This or That? Neons vs. Neutrals in the Winter

Do you like to tone down your look in the dreary winter months with soothing blush tones, standard metallics, and neutrals? Or do you prefer to combat the winter dull-drums with pops of neon and primary colours? I think both looks are appropriate and fun, depending on your mood. But where do you stand? Neon only in the summer? Or do base metals simply bore you?

Vote on your winter jewelry of choice - neons or neutrals - in the comments below!

pc: Brooklyn Blonde (wearing a neon Lauren Elan necklace) 

and Sincerely Jules (in a variety of neutral base metals)

This or That? Holiday Hair Flair

I tend to think of hair accessories like jewelry. They're ornamental, sparkly, and are sweet additions to your outfit.  No one does hair accessories like Ban.do.  They have a fantastically festive holiday line that includes oversized hair clips and bobby pins, bows, and flowers.

If you were dressing up for a holiday party, which hair accessory would you choose?

Understated Sparkle or Full-On Flower Flair?

Vote in the comments below!

This or That? Friendship Jewelry Edition

Remember back in grade school when you'd trade broken half-heart necklaces from Claire's with your best friend? It was like getting engaged, for the younger set. There was something more special about your half a heart pendant than all of your other trinkets. It had meaning.

It's still a sweet sentiment to employ if you have a cherished friend who is also a jewelry lover. Friendship jewelry might even make for a sweet Christmas gift!

Tell me, do you prefer the traditional friendship necklace or are you more into the idea friendship bracelets or rings? Vote in the comments below!

// Friendship Necklace: Fallon Jewelry, Shopbop //

// Friendship Bracelet: Alex and Ani //

// Friendship Ring: Jordan Askill, Liberty London //

This or That? Piled On Vs. Minimalist

There are two schools of thought when it comes to necklaces. You either love the chunky, statement necklaces or prefer dainty smaller pieces. Where do you stand on layered necklaces? Piled on in excess or understated minimalist?

pc: laurenelan.com and sparkandpepper.com

Vote!

This or That: Toothy Rings

I recently saw the Verameat Vampire ring in store and was drawn to the dainty ring with a quirky twist. It got me thinking about other toothy options for fingers and I came across this more subtle, more human, Claire Kinder Studio Slim Toothed Band from Catbird. Which would you choose? Vampire teeth or a human set wrapped around your little finger?

This or All-of-That: for $380

One of the age old question between girlfriends: Would you rather have one investment piece or lots of other less expensive pieces for the same price. Discuss.

My hypothetical "would you rather" below!

Giles and Brother Sorceress Collar $380

Vs.

Forever 21 Vibrant Braided Necklace $8.80

Lauren Elan Rhys bracelet $45

Monserat De Lucca Origami Necklace $62 

Odette New York Ojos Eye Cuff $164

Cheap Monday Elongate Ring $20

Club Monaco Harper Necklace $79.50

This or That: Branch Necklace

I love jewelry inspired by nature. One of my favorite "steals" from nature is a twig or branch inspired piece of jewelry.  I recently came across two fabulous but very different takes on this element and wanted to know which one you liked more.

Do you like the abstract look of Robyn Rhodes' 'Danni' wire branched necklace or the more realistic Horizontal Branch Necklace by Colby June?

Sound off in the comments below!

This or That: Evil Eye Jewelry

I have been obsessed with evil eye jewelry since I did this post a few months ago. I am not superstitious in the least, but rather the evil eye is just aesthetically appealing to me. It's usually a dainty piece of jewelry, in either silver or gold, and sometimes includes accents of blue or red. All things that I love!

After searching around for the best of the best evil eye rings, I've narrowed it down to these two. Which one do you like better? The silver version from Catbird or the gold and blue version by Astley Clarke Biography. Let me know in the comments below!

This or That: Metal Ring Vs. Colored Ring

Macha jewelry recently released some new jewels and among them is the Yeats Ring. This ring is very unique - originally formed from a piece of rope and two forged nails. How cool! The question is not whether or you like it, the question is, which version would you choose if you were going to buy it? It comes in metal (brass and sterling silver) and five colored versions - tomato, lime, sea mist, forest, and antique white.

Let me know in the comments below which ring you would choose. If you're going for color, fill us in on your favorite shade. My pick? I am loving the tomato-red one!

This or That: Scarab Cuff vs. Scarab Bracelet

I am a big fan of Robyn Rhodes eponymous jewelry line. I am loving all of her Egyptian inspired pieces, especially the ones with scarabs! They're just so cool looking.

Robyn Rhodes has two bracelets with scarabs - one is a chunky bangle, Lorna, and one is a coiled bracelet, Neisha.  Which one do you like more? The bangle or the bracelet? Both have a gold finish and both are scarab heavy. Let me know in the comments below which one gets your vote!

This or That: Tassel Vs. Gem

I love bracelets with a little extra flair. Whether it be a fun charm that dangles off onto the wrist or a flirty tassel that swishes as you move, I love a little something extra on the wrist.  When it comes to bracelet flair, which do you prefer: the tassel or the gem?

Both bracelets Lauren Elan. Tassel, Rhys. Gem, Briah.
Tell me, which one do you prefer? Both are so gorgeous, it's going to be a tough choice!

This or That: Watches

When it comes to wrist watches, what do you prefer - gold, rose gold, silver, or colored? I am currently in the market for a new watch and fell hard for this rose gold Nixon watch. I have it pinned here and think it might be the perfect summer watch. So tell me, what's your watch like?

All watches are Nixon and are from the Shopbop website!

This or That: Long vs. Short

What kind of necklace do you gravitate towards? Do you prefer your necklaces long and loose or short and cute? Does this sound like a cheesy children's poem all of a sudden?

Long: Atlantic-Pacific Short: Miroslava Duma via Pinterest

Let me know where you stand in the comments below!

This or That: Stacked Rings vs. Solo Ring

 PC: stacked: Atlantic-Pacific Solo: Brooklyn Blonde
Lately I've been loving stacking up my thinner rings, one atop of the other, on the same finger.  If one ring on a finger is good, than two (or three!) is better.  I've found that this works best with thin rings in the a similar metal or color.  So do tell, do you prefer stacked rings or one chunkier solo ring?

Mixed Metals Vs. Pure Metal

*All necklaces Gemma Redux*

It's time for another This or That post! Where do you stand on mixing metals? It used to be a major faux pas to wear gold and silver at the same time and now, not only is it acceptable, it's encouraged and stylish! Do you tend to mix things up or keep your jewelry strickly silved toned or gold toned at one time?

Still not convinced about mixing metals? Take a look at how these ladies have mastered the trend.

pc: Atlantic-Pacific, Shop Bicyclette, Brooklyn Blonde

Pastel or Neon?

Both photos from the ingenious Blair Eadie. Pastels: Asos rings and bracelets.  Neons: Lauren Elan Misel bracelets. 

My last "versus" post, here, on thick vs. thin rings got such great feedback that I've decided to start a regular series of "this or that" posts. You can weigh in on which you prefer, what you wear more of, or what you wish you could wear more of! 

So this week, the million dollar question is, if you could only choose neon accessories or pastel accessories this spring, which would you choose?