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Often associated with the hippy movement and therefore lumped in with the “peace sign” and “smiley face,” the Yin Yang symbol actually has much deeper and more spiritual roots.

Yin Yang was first seen in the Taoist school of thought. It was a visual representation of balance and equilibrium among differing counterparts.

Yin stands in as the voice of the female, which is considered passive, receptive, and cold. Yin is also associated with the moon.

Yang, the sun, is the male voice. This is a more heated and forceful ideal, which is also drawn to movement.

Together, they work to balance each other and create harmony.

Hopefully, knowing the origin of Yin Yang will make the symbol more than just a passing image, and you can wear a Yin Yang necklace or bracelet with a little more understanding about what deeper message it conveys.

Looking put-together in the fashion world is all about knowing how to coordinate. Even something as small as your brown belt clashing with your black slacks can make your “look” disjointed and aesthetically off.

But it’s more than just coordinating your blouse to your skirt to your pumps. It’s also about being aware of your environment.

Right now, we’re at the very tail end of summer. The sun is turning to drizzle, and the warm strolls are turning to windy jogs. But it isn’t all bad because autumn is a great time for fashion.

Let the colors of fall serve as an inspiration for your day to day looks. Turn to the browns, reds, and oranges of turning leaves to make your next jewelry choice. For example, an agate necklace with beautiful, light brown, translucent stones can be an homage to the chillier weather and a stunning addition to any boatneck knit sweater.