Blogmopolitan

I came across this fun little cosmo-mag-inspired questionnaire over the weekend and thought I'd take part. I am sure I am way behind on this but I love reading other people's answers to these and thought some of you might find some interest in mine. Do you even know how my blog got its name? Keep reading to find out!

Get the Look: Gold for Days

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It doesn't get much better than this. Gold stacking rings for days.

a. Jacquie Aiche Double Claw Ring

b. Kismet by Milka Hand Chain 

c. Nordstrom Pave Ring

d. Gabriela Artigas Rope Ring

e. Anita Ko Diamond Baguette Ring

f. Blanca Monros Gomez Diamond Eternity Band

g. Gorjana Twisted Midi Ring or Catbird Twisted Knuckle Ring

h. Ariel Gordon Double Diamond Open Ring

i. Jennie Kwon diamond shaped Milli Ring

Trend Sporting: Statement Earrings for Spring

I have a few weddings lined up this spring and summer and I am already thinking about what to wear. As a diehard necklace (and ring) fan, I am thinking of switching up my look and going for a pair of statement earrings with my hair pulled back. That's right, no necklace. Change is good.

Here are my favourite statement earrings from around the web. And don't think these beauties are solely for dressing up; they can just as easily be paired with a tee shirt and jeans for a laid back, California-cool look.

1. BaubleBar Isabella Drops 

2. Anthropologie Candied Earrings 

3. J. Crew Deco Arrowhead Earrings

4. BaubleBar Tictac Drops 

5. Anthropologie Chibae Earrings 

6. BaubleBar Milky Galactic Drops 

7. BaubleBar Jade Diamond Drops 

8. J. Crew Seaport Stone Earrings 

9. J. Crew Spiked Drop Earrings 

10. BaubleBar Pink Lady Tortoise 

11. J. Crew Crystal Symmetry Earrings 

12. J. Crew Tiny Flowers Earrings

Currently Loving: March 2014 ed.

The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and spring is just around the corner. It has to be! This has been one of the worst (read: coldest) winters in recent memory. I am so ready for spring and really, summer. Here are my March favourites and the products I am using and loving as we head into spring.

1. These red wines. I just got my clear braces off (yes, adult braces, ugh! So happy to have this chapter behind me!) which meant no red wine or else be cursed with stained ugly brown brackets. 20 months later, I am indulging in my favourite reds again. These two reds were consumed last week and are just as good as I remember. Maybe better.

2. Yay for t-shirt weather (well, almost!). Loving these graphic tees from J.Crew, and bonus, they're currently on sale with code HAPPYSHOPPING.  Floral  // These Are The Days // C'est La Vie //

3. Aveda Hand Relief. This cream is a little pricey but so amazing and indulgent. It smells divine and is the only reason my hands aren't totally chapped this winter.

4. Vale Staple ring. This ring is simple, beautiful, easy, and everyday cool. (Also pictured is my Jennie Kwon open cuff equilibrium ring. I've posted about it ad nauseum and is safely an all-time favourite!)

5. Happy. A pleasant reminder in a mess of gold chains.

6. House of Cards season 2 on Netflix. We're savouring these episodes because once they're done, they're done. And then the waiting begins again.

7. Thumb rings. I've started wearing a thin twisted gold band on my thumb and I am kind of loving it. Inspired by Emily.

8. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder. I had a gift card to Sephora that I'd been saving since Christmas. I finally made my choice and went with Hourglass' super pretty, sheer, glowy powder in Dim Light. I can't really describe it, but it just makes my face bright and awake. It's sheer so you can't really see it. Which is maybe the beauty of it? You'll just look brighter.

Trend Spotting: Thumb Rings

Remember thumb rings? They're back! Choose dainty or thick, but keep your thumb ring simple and plain. It should almost go unnoticed.

thick: Atlantic-Pacific // thin: Cupcakes and Cashmere // textured: Jolie Jouel