Trend Spotting: Thin Eternity Bands

Nothing prettier than a dainty, teeny, tiny, thin diamond bands. And they're not just for the romantically involved or sequestered to the ring finger. I love them on the index finger, stacked, worn on the first knuckle...anything goes!

I've rounded up my faves. The best of the best below.

1. Catbird, Eternity Band

2. Max and Chloe, Black Diamond eternity band

3. Catbird, Feather Light eternity band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted eternity band

5. Gabriela Artigas, Axis Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Eternity Stack

Hoop Earrings Round-Up

In high school I could often be found wearing large silver hoops. They were my go-to accessory. And well, everything old is new again! I've been noticing everyone from style bloggers like Sincerely, Jules to celebrities like Ashley Madekwe and Rhinana rocking this trend.  So now I am on the hunt for a new pair of hoops (since I've since lost/thrown out my faithful '90s pair). Here are the options that I've gathered up below!

1. Astley Clarke, Sea Shell Hoop Earrings, $135

2. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry, Small Hoop Earrings, $99

3. Rachel Zoe, Bear Claw Hoop Earring, $95

4. ASOS, Flat Hoop Earrings $16.95

5. Lucky Brand, Medium Oblong Hoop Earrings, $20

6. Tophop, Smooth Round Hoop Earrings, £7.50

7. Gorjana, Arc Large Hoop Earrings, $54

8. Kate Spade NY, Scallop Hoop Earring, $53.99 SALE

 

Trend Spotting: The Bunny

One of my most beloved animals is popping (or hopping?!) up jewelry design! I for one love this little symbol. They bunny is sweet, cautious, and down-right cute. Why not wear your little friend on your finger, sport a bunny pendant on a necklace, or get a pair for your ears? The first bunny piece I fell for was the Digby & Iona Big Bunny Ring from Catbird. This little fella is still on my wishlist. Take a look at other sweet bunny options below!

1. Verameat, Ba Ba Bunny

2. Verameat, Bunny Love

3. Astley Clarke, Dot Bunny Bracelet 

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bunny Studs

5. Catbird, Big Bunny Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Dot Bunny Studs

7. Colette, ELLE JAPON x HILLIER x COLETTE necklace

8. BCBG, Bunny Ring

9. Verameat, Two Headed Bunny Love

Also, I am happy to announce the winner of the Verve necklace giveaway! Briana Baisden, you've won the swoop necklace in gold! Yippeeeeeee!

Do or Don't? Lacquered Hot Lip Rings

We can thank designer Solange Azagury-Partridge for creating these shiny, lacquered, sterling silver hot lip rings. Astely-Clarke calls these lips, "a firm favourite amongst fashion icons. This ring is truly a must for any jewellery box."

What do you think? Are these shiny lips a Do or a Don't for your fingers? 

London Calling

Today I turn to two fabulous London jewelry houses for British inspired jewelry and jewelry for 2012 Olympic pride. Astely Clarke and Links of London both have Brithish and Olympic charms that are quirky and oh so relevant. A wellie boot charm? A union Jack dog tag? Get into the Olympic spirit with these fun British and Olympic inspired pieces.

1. 2012 Union Jack Ruthenium Dog Tag, Links of London
2. Jubilee Tea Cup Charm, Astley Clarke
3. You Drive Me Crazy Charm, Astley Clarke
4. 2012 Team GB Cord Bracelet, Links of London
5. 2012 Wreath Charm, Links of London 
6. 2012 Charm Bracelet, Links of London 
7. Give It Some Wellie Charm, Astley Clarke
8. My Cup Of Tea Charm, Astley Clarke
9. Sunshine Enamel Ring, Astley Clarke
10. 2012 Union Jack Pewter White Cord Bracelet, Links of London

Are you watching The Games in London? What's your favorite sport to watch?