Some people have traditions that revolve around family. Others place religion squarely at the center of their customs. And a few follow mythology and folklore. So maybe it made her a bad person (she didn't really think so), but her beliefs were grounded in having herself buffed, waxed, highlighted, smoothed, wrapped, steamed, and polished until she shone like the Hope diamond. And when her bank balance looked a little light, she wasn't deterred. These were rituals she wasn't about to give up, Visa limits be damned! Nor would she skimp when adding just the right finishing touch to her look -- like this knockout of au courant cobalt blue quartz rounds, black onyx faceted rondelles, and small black resin rondelles. Anything to keep the beauty gods happy.