The Full Finger Ring

full finger ring, c/o Kami Lerner // onyx ring, Jennie Kwon // necklace, Vale // 

top, Ann Taylor Loft // nails, essie's chinchilly // lips, MAC Up the Amp 

With the arrival of cooler temps and heavier knits and layers, jewelry lovers can safely switch out their dainty jewelry for heavier, edgier pieces. This full finger ring is the perfect example of a piece that might seem too clunky, warm, and bold for summer, but fits right in with the autumnal weather.

And here's a glimpse of my wee Sage. Loving her moccasins for autumn!

Trend Spotting: Braided Jewelry

There is something about summer that brings out the braids. Think french-braided buns, tiny accent braids sweeping across your crown, and braided jewelry. Friendship bracelets abound in the summer and one of the easiest and quickest ways to work your embroidery thread or chord is to braid it. Other designers have used heavier metal material for braiding for a look that is decidedly grown-up yet laid back. Here are my favorite braided jewelry below!

1. Lia braided friendship bracelet, Lauren Elan 

2. Orange and Metallic braided bracelet, MANGO

3. Braided Stone Chain bracelet, BCBG 

4. Gabriela Artigas, Braided Choker 

5. Aurelie Bidermann, Braided Bracelet

6. AURELIE  BIDERMANN, Miki 18-karat gold plated braided necklace

7. Pink braided bracelet, Piperlime

8. Long Braided Necklace, LOFT

Colour Moment: Winter White Necklaces

February is in full swing and we have the snow to show for it here Ontario. While it can be a bother at times, it certainly is pretty. I've been seeing lots of sparkly necklaces lately that have been reminding me of the snow outside my window.  And let me ask you this, is there any better time to wear winter white than in the winter?! So stop acting like a snow queen and embrace the weather. Dress up with a little snowy sparkle and you'll be feeling more like an ice princess in no time.

Shop the look!

1. Ann Taylor, Large Pearl Statement necklace

2. Gemma Redux Mixed Metal necklace

3. Fallon Jewelry, FOREVER Regalia Bib Necklace

4. Banana Republic, Spring Fling necklace

5. Ann Taylor, Candy Coated necklace

6. Juicy Couture, Chunky Chain Necklace

7. Forever 21, Peter Pan Collar Necklace

8. House of Harlow 1960, White Sand Sunburst Necklace

9. Lauren Elan, Oliva Necklace

Hello 2013

Happy New Year!

I spent the last week enjoying time off with family and friends. Sometimes a break from the computer is just what we need in order to recharge and realign priorities, right? The pause has been wonderful, but I am looking forward to getting back into the blogging routine and jewelry inspiration game!

Here are a few of my jewelry shots from the holidays. Enjoy!

jewelry:

photo 1: gold snake ring, Catbird / nova Letter "A" necklace, Lauren Elan / gold shark tooth necklace, Vale

photo 2: necklace, random

photo 3: silver bangle ring, by me / silver stacked rings, random

photo 4: fringe necklace, American Eagle (similar here) / silver twig bangle, Mr. Kate / silver squiggle bracelet, by me

Someone special made an appearance in this out-take. I am excited to share my biggest project for 2013 with you guys - a baby! We're 17 weeks here :)

How was your break? Any jewelry requests for 2013?