A few weeks ago, I did something I never ever dreamed I’d get to do. My family and I were given the opportunity to represent Michael Hill Jewelers on the 93.9 LITE FM (formally known as MyFM) float during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This collaboration couldn’t be a more perfect pair. Holiday lights and fabulous jewelry?! What’s not to love!?
Before we headed to the parade, I went over to the Michael Hill Jewelers store in Oakbrook to pick out a few pieces to wear for this festive occasion. Since it was going to be a chilly Chicago night (surprise surprise), I opted for some pieces that could be seen with a bulky coat on.
The first piece I gravitated toward was this HUGE Ruby ring with 1/5 carats of diamonds! I’ve never seen a more beautiful ring before (sorry hubby). I knew I had to have it! Not only was it Elia’s birthstone (major plus), but it was festive for the holidays and I knew every parade spectator could see this baby sparkling!
I also opted for a pair of diamond earrings. Believe it or not, I’ve never ever owned a pair and I have always felt like that would be my next purchase for myself. Well, mission accomplished! How stunning are these?
Now, I couldn’t leave my husband in the dust, so I picked up this awesome Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch in Grey & Brown! Isn’t this so sexy? Needless to say, I won a lot of points for this entire night.
I’ve been blessed on this “Everything Erica” journey, and have gotten to do some pretty awesome things, but getting to share this one with my family was truly priceless. Watching Elia’s face light up when she saw the crowd and all the festive decorations was the best gift I could ask for this year. She waved to the crowd nonstop down Michigan Avenue (she even had a few fans who screamed her name) and kept on waving even when she fell asleep on my husband’s shoulder. Clearly, she was dedicated to the cause!
The parade was the perfect official kick off to the holiday season and I can’t wait for all the memories my family and I get to continue to make But you too can make some festive memories… Tune into LITE FM now through December 23 for a chance to win a $100 gift card or a sparkly surprise from the in- studio Giving Tree from Michael Hill Jewelers! Click here to enter.
When I moved to Chicago 4 years ago, I never ever would have imagined I’d get to do something like this. I remember my first year in the city, I stood on the side-lines of that very same parade and dreamed about what it would be like to be apart of it. To think that in such a short amount of time, the Chicago community has embraced me enough to make it possible for me to be apart of this iconic event brings tears to my eyes. I am forever grateful to Michael Hill for making it all possible.
Love always,
Erica
