I am the daughter of women who adorn themselves. You would never have caught my grandmother out without her lipstick on and the song of my mother’s bracelets as she moves her wrist is one I know very well. The thing about this soft practice of adorning one’s self is that it is completely for one’s self. Finding something dear to you and making it a part of your everyday look is a subtle way of celebrating yourself and owning your identity. I firmly believe in taking the time to do the things/ wear the things that make you feel...
I am a wife, mother and entrepreneur. I love being busy, working hard and juggling multiple things. I am hardworking, passionate, committed, loyal and happy. I have long days but wouldn't change them for the world. Every time I get slightly overwhelmed, I look at my ring and remind myself how lucky my family and I are.  For 10 years, I thrived as a sponsored professional soccer player, with 7 years on the US Women’s National Soccer Team (including the 2007 Women’s World Cup). I then co-founded Sweat Cosmetics with four of my former teammates as partners to redefine beauty products for...
I am an Active Duty Navy Registered Nurse. This means that I get to take care of the most incredible and courageous men and women this country knows. I wear my uniform with honor and respect. But the military lifestyle is a lonely one. I move every few years and I have struggled with making friends and developing unconditional relationships. To me, my Fred and Far ring reminds me that it is okay to just love me, to just honor me, to just choose me for now. It reminds me that I am enough. Thank you for inviting me on...
I’ve never felt more self-love than I do when I’m on my yoga mat. But this hasn’t always been the case. In the 12+ years that I’ve been practicing yoga, there have been many times when I felt a lot of judgment and self-doubt. This was mostly due to comparing myself to others. But when I focused my attention inward, practicing conscious breath and movement, I was able to transform my insecurity into confidence. My yoga practice helped me connect to my best self. Today, I teach a style of body positive yoga that empowers others to use yoga as...
My pinky ring represents persistence. For about three years I’ve wanted to start a fashion and lifestyle blog, but didn’t have the slightest clue where to begin. During April 2015 I made the decision to buckle down and make it happen. After a year of self-development and brand curation, I officially launched my site this past May. Relatively speaking, it’s been such a small amount of time and it’s still hard to wrap my head around everything I’ve learned. I had no concrete expectations going into this, but my end goals have remained at top of mind. I’m already extremely...
My pinky ring represents a self-care journey that began in a time of great transition and turmoil. Freshly college-educated and firmly without a job, I found myself with a whole lot of anxiety and endless advice to "take care of myself." What did that look like, though, for someone who had always found fulfillment in learning, achieving, and being validated? How do you take care of yourself when you don't even know what makes your spirit happy? For me, the answer became an exploration of exactly that. It was trying new healing modalities, talking to women who were connected with...
My pinky ring represents to me a return to an Emma I thought I had lost for good. For most of my life, I've been somebody people can lean on and I am happy to help and make the world better for others. However, last summer, a man saw that in me and decided to take it and twist it and use it purely for his gain. For months he fed off of me, took my strength and support and raised himself up. All the while, he marginalised me and took my free spirit. Before him, I would sing and...
After marrying the love of my life, or so I thought at the moment and moving to the US from Germany I was stuck In 7 years of an abusive relationship, far away from home, with no support system. I was put down so many years, that I almost felt unworthy, like I didn't deserve any better, and I surely did not like myself very much. I was quiet, depressed, sheltered. I tried to fit in, try to be better, tried to become the person I thought he wanted me to be. It wasn't until I became a mother, that...
I lost my mum at a young age through horrible circumstances and after her passing we were burgled and all of her sentimental jewelry was stolen. Growing up I realized how wonderful it would have been to keep or even wear something she had once worn. I have never had a beautiful diamond ring that shines and sparkles and turns heads. I have never had a ring that brings me any sentimental value. When I saw what Fred+Far had created it instantly resonated with me. I contacted them first to thank them for having this concept and bringing it to...
I used to go to the nail salon with my mother every week as a five-year-old and was fascinated by and loved polish and nails. When I was in third grade, I would color on my nails with Crayola markers. My parents wouldn't let me wear polish, so I would wear glow in the dark polish that wasn’t noticeable during the day, or I would paint my pinky nail and hide it. I went to college, and while I was there and had freedom from my parents, I started painting my own nails. I graduated, and tried a bunch of...
I believe that timing is everything. My girlfriend proposed to me on July 11, 2016. And just a day later, my friend posted a pic of herself wearing the most glorious little pinky ring. I asked her about it and she sent me a link. I thought I was about to buy a ring. I had no idea I was about to make an incredibly profound and timely commitment. When I said yes to my girlfriend, I committed to love her and respect her and be kind to her and take care of her and be faithful to her from...
