Lately

A few snaps of the jewelry I've been wearing lately:

Jolie Jouel Chevron necklace.

 Jolie Joule charms - Aztec, Arrow, & Chevron

 Stella and Dot Renegade Cluster Necklace.

 Jolie Jouel Arrow necklace.

Mr. Kate Twig Cuff, Jolie Jouel Arrow bracelet, Jolie Jouel squiggle bracelet, random rings on ring finger, and Jolie Jouel finger bangle on index finger.

Gemma Redux Liz necklace.

Jolie Jouel Horseshoe necklace.

Celebrity Jewelry Style: Sienna Miller

I went to the hair salon yesterday and, as usual, scoured the internet for photos of lust-worthy hair to bring with me. This inevitably brought me to photos of Sienna Miller (because she always has the best shade of wheat blonde locks and dreamy layers, duh). As I was looking at the photos, I couldn't help but notice that the girl also knows how to rock some pretty stylish jewelry!

Known for her boho-chic style (are we still allowed to say that word?) Sienna dresses and accessorizes in an effortless way.  Whether she's on the red carpet or on the streets of London, with either a statement necklace or beachy earrings, Sienna knows how to accent her stylish outfits with ease.

Liking her free-spirited style? Have a look below for inspiration!

pc: (no specific order) cosmopolitan.co.uk / withlovejamie.blogspot.ca / justjared / lifeandstylemag.com / thenonblonde.com / celebrityfashion.onsugar.com / jewelry.about.com / millionlooks.com / jewelinfo4u.com

Sale Alert: Anthropologie

News flash! Anthropology is having a huge sale. So huge, in fact, that the servers were down momentarily as I was getting this post together. I went ahead and chose my favorite pieces of jewelry from the sale and have featured them here for my fellow jewelry admirers. So many of these pieces are perfect for summer. Admire away! And shop them while you can...

1. La Sylphide Necklace
2. Zaftig Drops
3. Cloudy Geode Ring
4. Cobalt Geometry Necklace
5. Sky Rays Necklace
6. Skinny Stone Cuff
7. Iced Twig Necklace
8. Yemaya Necklace
9. Hunter's Narrative Necklace
10. Novel Bits Posts Hugs and Kisses
11. Novel Bits Posts Horseshoe Earrings
12. Nouveau ID Bracelet
13. Sky's End Earrings

Golden Animals

The things dreams are made of! Who wouldn't want a little golden animal friend to accompany you all of your whimsical adventures? I'd like the bunny to come with me, please!

1. Max & Chole Elephant Necklace / 2. Catbird Big Bunny Ring / 3. Odette NYC Petit Bird Charm / 4. Anna Beck Long Turtle Necklace / 5. Catbird Cat Ring / 6. Wildfox Deer Ring / 7. Madewell Llama

Trend Spotting: Arrows

Lately I've been loving on arrows. In fact, I love them so much that I made two of my own! I've shared the arrow bracelet with you guys before (here) and last week I made this arrow charm necklace. (You may have seen it on Twitter!) I love them both! There is just no denying it, the arrow is a cool symbol.

If you love this look too, see some similar options below!

1. Erica Weiner The Arrow Hoop Earring
2. Madewell Arrow Ring
3. Annita Ko Arrow 18-karat Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
4. Catbird Adjustable Arrow Ring
5. House of Harlow 1960 Antiqued Arrow Ring in Rose Gold
6. Odette Arrow Cuff Bracelet
7. Jennifer Meyer Yellow Gold Arrow Stud Earrings
8. Need Supply Arrow Root Necklace

Purple Progress

Well, this is a big step for me: I am wearing earrings! I have to be honest, I haven't worn earrings in a very long time. I used to love wearing silver hoops, fun studs, and the ever-popular chandelier earrings; but then for some reason, I just completely stopped.  Bare lobes have been my MO for about a year now but when Purple Paparazzi sent over these amethyst stunners I just had to give them a try.  I am not going to lie, I feel a little bit fancy! But in a good and polished and grown-up way. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful earring relationship.

Earrings: Purple Paparazzi, Shirt: Banana Republic (old), Jacket: Joe Fresh (kids), Jeans: American Eagle, Purse: Coach  

The Best Jewelry of the MET Gala 2012

The MET Gala always brings out the cream of the crop in terms of gowns, jewels, and celebrities. This year was no exception. While there were dozens of jaw dropping gowns (you can find coverage on dozens of other sites!) I was most interested in the show stopping jewelry. This year the ladies didn't hold back - big earrings, stacked wrists and statement necklaces flooded the red carpet.
Here are my faves:

Gwyneth Paltrow: Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie Summer Bamboo earrings.

Kate Bosworth: Repossi clip-on Diamond Earrings.

Karolina Kurkova: Fred Leighton rings.

Diane Kruger: Fred Leighton necklace.

Jessica Stam: Lorraine Schwartz bracelets.

Jaime King: Bulgari Serpenti necklace.

January Jones: Cartier gold necklace with brilliant-cut diamonds and turquoise cabochons.

Sarah Jessica Parker: Fred Leighton Victorian Cuff Bangles. 

All photos courtesy of PopSugar with the exception of Jessica Stam which is courtesy of ohnotheydidnt and Jaime King from the DailyMail.

Currently Obsessed

A few images that have recently made me swoon. Enjoy!

images: unknown, theglitterguide.tumblr.com, theglitterguide.tumblr.com, loveumadly.com, unknown, allthingsgirlyandbeautiful.tumblr.com, theeverygirl.com, theglitterguide.com, unknown, theglitterguide.com

All images are from my Pinterest! Don't forget to follow me if you like photos like these.  Sorry for some of the unknowns, the pinned images linked to dead sites or wrong addresses :( Hate when that happens!

Wardrobe Staple: Pearls

A pearl necklace really can be one of the most versatile accessories in your jewelry box. You can wear pearls to dress up a casual outfit - think jeans and a tee - or to spice up a fancier ensemble - trousers and a silk blouse or a flirty cocktail dress.

I've seen so many different takes on pearls lately, everything from the classic single strand to a wonderful mess of jumbled peals.

Here are a few fun options that are bound to suit any style.

Top Row:
J.Crew Lady four-strand pearl necklace / J.Crew Girls' apple pearl necklace / Stella & Dot Isadora Peal Bib / Lauren Elan Elena
Second Row:
Anthropologie Rubis Bib Pealr Necklace / Lauren Elan Abagail / Banana Republic Genuine freshwater pearl choker necklace / Stella & Dot Astor Five Strand Necklace 

Which one is your favorite?!

Celebrity Jewelry Style: Rachel Bilson

Here's to a girl who doesn't go overboard on jewelry. I am a huge fan of layering but sometimes one stand-alone piece can really speak for itself.  If you feel the same way, your celebrity jewelry guru might be jewelry minimalist, Rachel Bilson.

Rachel has impeccable style and really tends to wear one piece of jewelry at a time.  She'll either wear a statement necklace or a pair of eye-catching earrings.  Sometimes she'll choose to leave the top half jewelry-free and will instead go for a stack of bracelets. Whatever she's doing, it's working.

Take a page of out Rachel Bilson's style book and focus on one type of jewelry at a time.

theinsidesource.com / fabsugar.com / inthenameofbeauty.tumblr.com / justjared.com / prettystuff.tumblr.com / brooklynballerina.tumblr.com / wornontv.net /

Style tips:
#1: Wear a statement necklace...and no other jewelry.
#2: Don some dangly earrings...and no other jewelry.
#3: Wear an eye catching bracelet...and no other jewelry. You get the picture.

As a bonus, I managed to find some jewelry shots from the Hart of Dixie set thanks stylewithbenefits.com!