Get the Look: Dainty Layering

My favourite way to wear jewelry these days is by piling on dainty layers. This short gold necklace paired with a longer lariat is perfection. The chunkier geometric ring and red nails add just the right amount of edge.

Get this look below!

1. Lariat: Jennifer Zeuner Double Diamond Lariat

2. Necklace: Esty (bargain!)

3. Ring: Forever 21 (mega bargain!)

4. Nails: Julep (Myrtel - flapper red) 

This would be the perfect look for date night on Valentine's Day. Switch out the grey tank for pink or the black blazer for red, and you're all set!

Get the Look: Chunky Meets Dainty Rings

Lately I've been loving dainty, thin, plain rings.  But my old, tried and true self will always have a weak spot for chunky, stone, statement rings. Can my two loves live harmoniously? This image from my Pinterest proves that it can be done and demonstrates us how we can incorporate both looks on the same hand without it looking too gaudy or mismatched.  Here's how you can recreate the look!

1. Robyn Rhodes Gold and Crystal Sappho Ring, Max & Chloe

2. Aurélie Bidermann18-karat rose gold-dipped lace ring

3. C A T B I R D Mignon Memory Ring, rose gold

4. House of Harlowe 1960 Rose Gold Spike ring

5. Rosette Ring, Vale

6. Gabriela Artigas Single White Diamond Ring

7. Mini Pave Diamond Ring, Ariel Gordon Jewelry

 

 

Layering Necklaces: High, Medium, and Low Price Points

I am really into layering dainty necklaces these days. There is something beautiful about things in threes and this number is also ideal is when it comes to layering necklaces.  Avoid pendants that are too chunky as your layers could end up looking messy and random. Instead, look for delicate pieces, on thin chains, that will give you a cohesive, put together look.

Here are some fun layering ideas at every price point!

1. ASOS, Handcuff necklace, $10.55 / 2. Topshop, Triangle Pendant, $28/ 3. Shopbop, Pave Ball Necklace, $49

1. Catbird, Owl Necklace, $110 / 2. Vale, 14K Baby Heart Choker Necklace, $215
/ 3. Vale, 14K Hammered Bar Pendant Necklace, $250

1. Vale, 18K Diamond Slice Necklace, $795 / 2. Vale, 14K Tiny Arrow Necklace, $275
/ 3. Catbird, Diamond Filigree Necklace, $735

Which layered group is your favorite?

How to: The Art of Layering

As the temperatures begin to drop, layering clothes is a fun and practical way to stay warm.  But layering isn't just for clothing. Layering accessories is right on trend for Fall. I love layering my jewelry, rarely wearing just one necklace, or one ring, or heaven forbid, one bracelet.  The trick to good layering is having your jewelry look cohesive but not overly planned. It's a fine line, ladies.

Necklaces
I am a big fan of keeping layered necklaces simple. While a mess of bracelets can look cool and edgy, I find that a jumble of necklaces can be over powering and can quickly turn from perfectly layered to messy and distracting. I like to layer two or three dainty necklaces in the same base metal for a look that's decidedly clean, cool, and crisp.

Rings
One of my favorite ways to layer jewelry is with rings. I am definitely a ring girl, feeling naked without at least one special bauble on my fingers. My favorite look right now is layering a bunch of thin bands. You can easily mix metals for modern look and wearing first knuckle rings is also right on trend. A fan of bigger, statement rings? Keep your cocktail ring on one hand while layering thinner rings on the other hand.

The "Arm-Party"
Perhaps the most beloved body part to layer, arm parties have taken 2012 by storm. You can't find a blogger who hasn't mastered the art of the arm-party. Perhaps the easiest pieces of jewelry to layer, stacking bracelets is hard to mess up. Almost anything goes - mixed metals, bright colors, too many bracelets to focus on...  Start with a focal piece and then continue to add different textures and colors for an interesting combination.