Currently Loving: April 2014

Spring is here! It's time to brighten up your soles, redecorate your favourite room, and lighten up on the jewelry. Here are my favourites to help you with a fresh start this month.

1. We're finishing our basement which means lots of fun furniture and decor shopping. Currently have my eye on this this geomtric pillow cover and this moody cactus print from the Aestate (#8).

2. Affordable stacking rings. These brass beauties from LA Kaiser and comfortable and dainty. I am loving the squared corners for something new and different.

3. Feed Your Ends: This leave in conditioner leaves my hair so soft and detangled and yet light and bouncy. It contains essential oils (and vitamins and minerals) but doesn't seem to weigh hair down. For my dry, unruly hair, it's truly a miracle worker.

4. Frame Denim: These dark ripped jeans may seem like an odd choice for spring, but I think black always works. Pair with a white tee or a bright sleeveless blouse for a decidedly cool look.

5. Bright flats. Yes, flats! Can we wear flats now? Snow, are you going to finish melting soon? Loving these ones from Belle by Sigerson Morrison.  I snagged mine on Gilt but you can also find on Shopbop.

6. The perfect baby shower gift? Handmade, natural, and oh so cute.

7. See description #1 :)

8. I am a sucker for unique jewelry storage. I am always looking for clever and visually appealing ways to store my trinkets and this brass elephant box from Jonathan Adler cover both bases.

Do or Don't? Engagement Rings for Men

Since becoming engaged to Amber Heard in January, Johnny Depp has been seen wearing her engagement ring a handful of times. Is this sentiment super sweet or way too weird? How do you feel about engagement rings for men? Furthermore, how do you feel about men wearing women's rings? I have a feeling this is something only Johnny Depp would and could pull off. But tell me what you think in the comments below! Time to get that ring sized, Amber! ;)

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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

Celebrity Jewelry Style: Kelly Ripa

Pint-sized, pixie-esque morning talk show host Kelly Ripa knows a thing or two about accessorizing. Working with her small frame, she chooses dainty gold necklaces, fun pops of colour, and vintage, art deco rings. Some of her favourite brands include Vale Jewelry, Tom Binns, and Cartier.

Get the look below!

Clockwise from top left:

Michael Kors Gold Bangle

Vale Baby Heart Necklace

Tai Evil Eye Bracelet

Heather Hawkins Black ring

Tom Binns Colourful Necklace

Vale Sharktooth Necklace

Elizabeth and James Hexigon Ring

It's a Staple

You know when you get a piece of jewelry that will automatically become one of your daily staples? That's how I feel about this vertical bar ring from Vale. And funny enough, it's actually called the diamond pave staple ring. Welcome to the daily rotation!

Etsy Shop to Browse: Illuminance Jewelry

I was searching for rings (duh) the other day and came across this really sweet Etsy shop, Illuminance Jewelry.

The shop is filled with on-trend designs like stacking rings, open cuff rings, and sharktooth jewelry. Feeling a like a little retail therapy today? Treat yourself! <3