Do you love crystals and believe in their healing powers? 

As kids, we tend to play around with rocks.. I know I did. Something about them makes you focus more and grabs your attention. I liked rocks that are different colors, displayed unique patterns, and enjoyed collecting different sizes. As an adult, it's kind of funny that many of us gravitate to crystals for similar reasons. They're the adult version of rocks! Mesmerizing and entertaining. I like having crystals and wearing them as jewelry so I feel a closer connection with them. It's also nice to have some on your desk while you work. 

Many people believe in crystal healing powers and use them as an alternative medicine practice that provides a wide variety of healing and therapeutic properties. 

A lot of my friends are into crystals and chakra jewelry. I'm not sure how much I believe in their healing properties yet but I do know that I enjoy starring at them and it makes me feel happy when I wear them... they often bring me a sense of peace, comfort and uplift my mood with their groovy patterns and sometimes iridescent colors. It's insane to think about how they are formed. 

I shop for them as if I were shopping for medicine. I try to purchase them based on how I'm feeling at the moment or if I'm facing a certain issue, something that I think would help according to their healing properties. I also like that people believe once you've lost the crystal or misplaced it, it's because it's already healed you in some way... I know for some individuals it's a stretch to think this is true but others find it gives a sense of closure... It's all about what you believe in. Someone once told me, life is a lot more gratifying when you believe in something... Do you agree? 

One of my friends at work introduced me to the Etsy shop KEEPINITZEN and I love their variety, designs, price point and how descriptive they are about everything. They sell Chakra Stones, Crystal Jewelry, Incense & More. Shipping is fast too! Here are 2 items I purchased recently. 

Amazonite Pendant With Quartz Crystal Ball - $8.99

Rose Quartz Pendant with Quartz $10.99

*Rose Quartz is a rose pink variety of Quartz. Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.

*CLEAR QUARTZ works on all areas of the mind and body, awakening, amplifying and transmitting energy and clarifying thought processes. It is an excellent stone for meditation, directing energies with more intensity. It connects to the higher self, removes negativity and allows access to your spirit guides. Clear Quartz provides clarity in thinking and awareness. It is also a powerful healing stone for any condition.


Do you like crystals? I think they make inspiring gifts and everyone should own a few even if it's just to feel closer to nature. 

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo

"If I had my way, I'd wear jewelry, a great pair of heels and nothing else." -Jada Pinkett Smith



Have you guys heard of Rocksbox? (Special code at the end of this post). If you love and appreciate nice jewelry, I'm sure you would love this box! I received my first box last month and I'm so excited to trade it in for the next one already!

Here's How It Works.

• Rocksbox gives you unlimited access to rent from an ever-rotating closet of designer jewelry. Every month you can get 3 pieces to wear on loan in your subscription box for a small fee of $19. Each piece is hand-selected for you based on a questionnaire you fill out when you sign up about your style and specific requests. 
• One of my favorite things about this deal is that there is no return specific date! Return your Rocksbox set anytime and as often as you like to refresh it for 3 new pieces. 
• Are you thinking about annoying shipping? Think again! Free, prepaid shipping both ways. Fits in your mailbox, crazy convenient. 
• You can also become a Shine Insider and enjoy the benefits. Borrow 3 pieces at a time, and swap your set anytime you want. Fall in love? You can buy any piece from your Rocksbox set. Each month you have $10 in Shine Spend to apply towards a purchase.

Hello Nubians,

I LOVE playful fashion and feeling youthful, this is one of the many reasons I'm inspired by Japanese Style. All the colors, characters, texture, and emotion that goes into the clothing make me happier when I wear it.

This year at New York Comic Con it was great seeing Pammy Cakes Boutique: Fairy Kei & Casual Lolita Boutique booth set up! She was absolutely killing 'em with utter cuteness. It isn't her first time at Comic Con and it isn't her first time on NubiasNonsense either, if you remember I interviewed her HERE.


Pammy Cakes Boutique contains t-shirts with characters and saying such as "Lolita, Come Out and Play" or "So Kawaii" she also carries beautiful full tulle skirts with bows and other embellishments. There's also a nice array of jewelry and bracelets. Some of the jewelry has Berries & Choco Cake, Lemon Cake, Cupcakes, it looks so delicious I want to eat it! There's also a lot of cute pearl earrings and bracelets. Hair bows, and cat ears are also sold among other accessories.... I mean seriously, KAWAII!!!!! It's like a little piece of Japan located in NYC.