Ring Meanings: Which finger?

Ring Bling Bling!

We have ten fingers shared between two hands. If you have more or less than that please forgive me.
I made this post to go with all the rings I made recently.
Check out my new rings available on Instagram :D New Rings!
[All photographs belong to me unless stated otherwise. Please do not use photos or replicate any designs without permission and credit]

To explain the meanings of the fingers we should get a general idea of what the two hands may symbolise. This is based on dominance obviously, since most people are right hand dominant that is how the info will be presented.
If you are left-handed then switch it.
If you are ambidextrous lucky you :D but I don't think the specifications of Left or Right will apply.

Left Hand (non-dominant)
The "Princess-hand" I only learned this term recently.
The weaker hand, a little less coordinated but can still perform regular tasks.
Meanings
Character and beliefs, Faith

Right Hand (dominant)
Main hand, main squeeze, my right hand...hand(man) ahaha I'm corny. :D
The stronger hand, throws straight, superhand.. damn you so coordinated. Write that 4 page essay in 30mins.
Meanings
The physical hand, greater visibility, Will

The Thumb

A ring on the thumb can symbolise many different things among which are freedom, strength, courage, willpower, individualism and independence. A strong finger separate from the other fingers and this may be how the various meanings came about.

Separated/Divorced women in some cultures wear right thumb rings.
Gay persons may wear thumb rings to portray their orientation in some societies.
For men a thumb ring can show wealth depending on the thickness of the band.

In palmistry: a ring on the right thumb expresses rationality and independence. Fortune, Academic success(Chinese)

So if you are an independent, logical person you may be drawn to thumb rings. 

The Pointer/Index/Forefinger

One of the stronger fingers it is associated with goals and ambition. 
We use it to point at things, to say what we want or show a direction.

Like the things it does a ring here can symbolise desire for success or that the wearer is driven and ambitious or even possesses leadership qualities(right hand).
A ring on this finger can also aid in focus.

In palmistry: Spirituality, Confidence, Ambition, Ego. Desire for domination/power/enterprise(Chinese)

If you have a goal or want to become more driven or just have a focal piece, a ring on this finger is best. My right index finger is one of my favourite fingers for rings. A ring here will always be seen.

The Middle Finger

The centre of the fingers, it represents self. Purpose. Masculine in nature. A bit beat up if you write a lot without protection :(
A meaningful ring is suggested for this finger. Something that tells of your persona; a Birthstone,a custom piece, a quirky piece or an impulse buy that you had to have.
For men a simple ring is suggested.

In palmistry: Responsibility, Discipline, Balance, Destiny(Chinese)

This is a nice spot for a ring that doesn't tarnish since it will be getting much abrasion.

The Fourth/Ring Finger

The finger of loveee and commitment. A little weaker than the rest for most people.

When you think of the types of rings that are worn on the Ring finger the meaning comes to light.
Chastity, Promise, Engagement and Wedding rings are worn on this finger.
It's a pretty important finger when it comes to symbolism so to avoid any *gasps* "You're engaged!" I suggest wearing an obvious non-engagement ring. Stay away from clear, focal, gem-cut stones or plain bands. Wear a creative or obviously handmade piece on this finger.

In palmistry: Creativity, Emotional expression. Lover/Family ties(Chinese)

The Little/Pinky Finger

The smallest, the baby finger. You made promises with it as a child. Very important in piano playing or drawing/painting (speaking from experience)

Like the Index this finger can serve as a place for a focal piece or statement piece, a flashy thing. It will be seen by people looking at you from afar.
Certain professions wear rings from their school on their pinky fingers. A ring on this finger may also symbolise someone that is gay in some beliefs.

In palmistry: Intelligence, Intuition, Communication, Persuasion, Children/Younger generation(Chinese)

Anyone remembers Dr.Evil and his pinky finger? ^o^

Google image: Austin Power's Dr.Evil

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I have not forgotten <3

Dear Riveted Watchers,

I have not forgotten you my dears. I'm in final year and things have gotten super duper hectic 😪 I have many outfit and make up inspirational posts on Instagram as well as I started making jewelry. My phone was down for a while (popping out screen/battery) I don't want to make excuses for my lack of blog updates lolz but life happens 😅 I hope you all stay tuned for more posts in the near future. Meanwhile check out my Instagram accounts to see what I've been doing 😊 Personal one http://instagram.com/riveting_r  

Jewelry Instagram 

http://instagram.com/mythrill.creations

Take some peeks 😉 follow 😘💛

Look1: A Fresh Approach

A Fresh Approach

This was a very fresh and clean look I put together about 2 weeks ago when I initially got over my chicken pox.
 I combined things I wouldn't usually and created this new look, A Fresh Approach which is my mindset for the coming semester in Uni, a fresh start and different approach to studying and my life. 
This is a good transition look from holidays to school time and it can even be a liming(relaxing) outfit..

Jewelry: Silver is not the best metal for my skintone but with the right outfit it works well. The earrings are chandelier, slightly antique "silver" ones with cyan and light yellow-green stones from Wonderful World(TT) and the bright, silver bangles are from Ardene in Canada(CA)

Shirt: This white, cropped, rolled-sleeve, shirt, my mum purchased from Bang Bang for me with the intention of me using it for church. A little short but I think I can still use it ;)

Shorts: If you check my post before this one you'll see the story of my green, matelot shorts if you want a tutorial/DIY. Originally purchased at Westport(TT) I believe (R.I.P Westport) 

Shoes: Qupid Trench-01 (Nude Pat-PU)
The newest shoes to my collection are these nude, Qupid pumps I bought on a whim in Micles(TT) Grand Bazaar for an okay price. Haven't broken them in yet but they look really good on :3 
Will review them once I've worn them.

Bag: The cyan, envelope clutch/ shoulder bag, is one of my fave bags but I don't wear it often. Purchased at Micles for under $100TT if my memory serves me right but the first time I used it a screw from it went missing :( (only used it once)

Make up: No styling was done sorryyy >.< A suggestion is below

Alternative  

(Not exact pieces I am wearing(Only shoes))

Here is a little make up styling tip for this look. 
-To have a polished yet casual look, put your hair up in a bun or a sleek ponytail. 
-A bright, pink lip and fuchsia pink glittered nails add more ''umph!'' and steer the look away from a mint ad. 
-A simple cat-eye with a peach wash will do for the eyes and light blush for the cheeks so it does not create a clown effect on your face.

Summary: Green shorts, Blue-Green Bag, White cropped shirt, Nude pumps, Silver Jewelry, Pink lips

I hope it was inspiring. :)
~Riveting  R

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New posts on their way! Tutorial(in this post)

New post coming soonnn

I'm trying to make things work without my phone. I seriously need to improve my repertoire of tech gadgets. Why oh why didn't I get a job this vacation >.< Oh well.

I went spending and spending these two weeks after the chicken pox. 

I was cooped up for so long (not really... I enjoyed every minute @.@ kdramas) 

When I was released from my cave I just went crazy... I didn't buy much but the amount of walking and store checking I did I could be an Olympian in shopping. 

Every store worth anytime I checked out in Port of Spain and Central. I still didn't hit up south since my emancipation but I did frequent there often right before I got sick.

Some of the stores I bought stuff from were:
Micles
Wonderful World
Shoeaholics
Bang Bang
J&K Signature Styles

These are my most frequented local stores, Bang Bang not so much because it's far from where I live but when I did go I was able to pick up some nice items during their sale. 

Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming outfit ;)

Post Paint Party Duds

Green, paint, distressed, matelot, shorts :D 

Pic doesn't do it justiceee. So this is part of the reprise or repeating as I've worn these shorts a lot (used to be off-white) and now with this paint makeover I can continue to wear them yayz!

A little artsy shorts never hurt nobodyyy. Unless the paint is still running and you get wet... Make sure and wash before wearing! :) Maybe I should do a tutorial for these shorts...

Paint Party Shorts
Step 1: Buy ticket to a paint party
Step 2: Purchase light(pastel or white) coloured shorts
Step 3: Attend party in shorts and get soaked in different colours of paint
 (avoid carrying Iphone)
Step 4: Get washed down with a powerful hose
Step 5: Allow remaining paint to soak into fabric for about 2hours
Step 6: Lightly rinse shorts in cold water and leave out on balcony to dry
Step 7: While still damp, put in a plastic bag and leave shut for 6hours 
Step 8: Remove shorts from bag and hang to dry
Step 9: Tell your mum about the shorts
Step 10: Let her handle the rest
Step 11: Your shorts will now be magically clean and have lovely worn in paint stains

Okay okay, so from Steps 9-11 you just gotta wash your shorts like a normal coloured item and put them in the dryer.
When I figure out how to do this without going to a party I'll seriously post :3

Thnx for your patience
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~Riveting_R

Forever21 Steals of Deals

Forever21 is one of my favourite stores everrr. A bit of my current wardrobe is from there and the pieces are really unique because they have so many different styles. I have a few cute dresses from them.

Currently they are having their 50% off of sale items Sale.
I'm not going to do a Lookbook for this sale because they style their stuff well enough, plus by the time you get to the site it probably will be sold out. I also don't really like most of the stuff I've seen so far, not really my cup of tea (a lot repetitive florals).
Instead of a Lookbook I'll show you some things I found to be real steals and I'll put the links below.
(All photos are the property of Forever21.inc)

Here we go!

Ladies first

There are nice pieces besides what I have here but this is a taste of what I found. The hardest part is finding anything in stock >.<

Woven Flounce Bib Dress: $7.00          

Leopard Love Plimsoll $3.49

Classic Ruffled Dress: $8.49

Favorite Drawstring Backpack: $6.99

Fancy Draped Cutout Dress: $7.99

Lovely Stud Set: $1.49

Gents after

Not much male clothes in the sale section that is particularly stylish but there are some nice tee-shirts, so best to stock up or for layers guys!

Heathered Palm Tree Tank: $4.99

Cotton Cargo Shorts: $7.99

F6874 Wayfarer Sunglasses: $1.99

Tribal Print Tee: $4.49

Cotton-Blend Marled Shorts: $7.49

Andddd that's a wrap!

 Goodluck to everyone going to purchase stuff. 

Hopefully I helped someone :D

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~Riveting R

Lookbook 1 :Summer time is fun time

This lookbook is something I started working on a very long time ago and since my dilemma w/ my phone and losing all my pics I'll use in this blog. 
These looks are expressions of Asian fashion and American trends fusing together. Most looks will seem cohesive but the pieces will be from completely different sides of the world (brand wise...we all know everything is made in Asia(most things)) 

Summertime is fun time has 3 Looks 
1) Date look
2) Travel look 
3) Morph-able look(3 looks in 1)
With that stated here is the first lookbook I put together!

Look 1: Fun, Flirty and Frivolous

"Her ponytail swings back and forth in the cool, wind as she totters down the uneven park walkway to her date who sits serenely on a green checkered blanket, flashing a smile as he spots her approaching."

Fun, flirty and just a little frivolous perfectly describes this outfit as it seems to be quite creatively cute but just a little impractical for a park date, maybe swap the heels with some pointed ballet flats.

Nevertheless the Flirt element is there with the pinks and flowy skirt, the Fun with the colour contrasts of pink and blue and the bright shoes and graphic bag and the frivolity of the whole thing altogether as it gives off a lighthearted vibe.

Look 2: Best Before Bedtime

"It became clear that the flying from country to country without anyone to enjoy the sights and scenes with her was a bore and very tiring. Fluffing her hair, she used it as a pillow and fell to sleep"

After jetsetting from L.A. to Tokyo nowadays everyone wants to be "fancy" but the reality is that you're going to be "fatigued" and this is a perfect outfit for hiding your jet-lagged, pre-nap grievances. 

A hat to hide your messed up hair because the flight was that wild, with the seat-belt sign coming on 3 times and all! 

In all seriousness, this outfit is cute airport fashion and perfect for a long flight because you're basically wearing a nightie ;D hence the name Best Before Bedtime.

Look 3: Time to Tic Toc

"Rushing you throw shades in your bag and a fun necklace. Today you have to make a statement, you have to let everyone know you are in control... late but in control"

This is just as the synopsis states, a rush outfit, many elements that come together very beautifully as an ensemble. It can easily go from work to beach to night. 
Work= wear all pieces except the sunglasses
Beach/day= fold camisole into crop top, take off blazer and put on sunglasses
Night= fold camisole into crop top and put on blazer (sunglasses optional)


Andddd that's it for now, maybe a part2 with pics of my clothes may come along depending on the feedback on this one! 

~Riveting R

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Tobago for a day!

My long anticipated Tobago party is coming up. Excited to go since I can't remember the last time I went tuhbaygo :D Sister isle to Trinidad I'm coming soon! 

Even though I'm staying for a day packing has already begun. Gotta have everything for a trip regardless of how small. At least 3 outfits for a day ;) and all the essentials(separate post)

Beachy/casual outfits on their way! 

Partayeee : clubbing shoe buy

New shoesss

Price: Finally not an impulse buy aha. $195TT from Shoeaholics. So I did see these online for $15US so I think shoeaholics had a great price :) 

Fit: the front was cutting into my toe a little but I just put tape on the inside and it stopped hurting. 

Standing time: 3hrs before my feet started to hurt. 

Quality: good not fantastic but I did get some dings at the back by the end of the night since I was wild. >.<

Some outfits coming from this shoe soon!

I love Bamboo the brand cuz it's so affordable and comfy. One of the better brands for the Recessionista. 

Riveting_R

Shopping on a whim (rant)

So I went shopping yesterday and came back with nothing... 

Apart from a crimson textured pencil skirt, that was a size too big and had a lil pull. I saw not a thing I wanted.  Usually I buy at least one thing but for some reason nothing really appealed to me. 

This brings me to my thoughts about outlet stores in Trinidad.  They rarely have  extraordinary pieces or anything different from the norm. I usually diggg to find the few unique pieces I have from some of the chain outlets. 

Shopping isn't horrible here just for those willing to pay $400TT for a shoe that sells for $25US. I just can't, sorry. That's why it's important to know the good brands from the lower end brands and know what you're paying for. I can't agree with a seller making 200% profit on my head :(

Ah this island life...

~Riveting R

Riveting Reprise: My First Fashion Blog!

This is the start of my fashion blogging and I'm so excited! Being from the Caribbean I know I may not have many followers but I'm still gonna express myself 😁 fashion, beauty, styling... Art

Welcome to whoever reads this!

The name of the blog was hard to come up with as I already use "riveting" in most of my online usernames so I decided to use it again. The hard part was finding another word beginning with "r" that went with well it. Reprise is perfect (more about it in another post!)