WhenJoanna Gainesreflects on the small gold stud she once rocked in her nose, she can’t help but smile.
“Mikey had worn a nose ring for forever, and she was so easy going about it, so clear that it was something she tried on a whim, loved, and then kept that I found myself wanting in on the adventure,” she continued. “I think anyone else in my life would have been surprised if I’d told them I wanted to get my nose pierced. But Mikey didn’t ask questions or express doubt. She just said, ‘What are you waiting for? Let’s do it!’ And five minutes later we were on our way.”
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On the day of the season 5 premiere, Gainestweeted, “Remember that time I had a nose ring for a week??” teasing the jewelry’s subtle appearance on the show.
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In her essay for the latest issue, theFixer Upperstar explained the close-knit relationship she has grown to have with her little sister, noting her need for “Mikey time” whenever she’s feeling spontaneous or needs to unwind.
“I never thought I’d wear that little stud for long—I just wanted to step out and try something completely new,” Gaines added of the piercing. “But there’s a reason that now, years later, I still keep it tucked away with my other jewelry. When I see it, I’m reminded of Mikey more than anything and the way she called out my playful side that day.”
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