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.

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

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!

DIY Friday: Gold Art Deco Bracelet

Well, look who found some time to do a DIY this week! I ordered this beautiful vintage clasp on Etsy a few weeks ago and when it arrived, I couldn't wait to put it to use. I had originally wanted to use this clasp as the working clasp for the bracelet, but it's so old and delicate that I was too afraid it would break if I repeatedly opened and closed it! So I added a traditional lobster clasp and am happy with the results.

Want to make your own art deco bracelet? Follow these simple steps.

You'll need:
- gold curb chain, art deco clasp/button, 4 jump rings, one lobster clasp, flat nose pliers, and snips

Step 1:
Using your snips, cut your curb chain into two, 2 - 2.5 inch pieces. Attach art deco clasp to chain with jump rings.

Step 2:
Attach a jump ring to one end of the bracelet.

Step 3:
Attach your lobster clasp to the other end of the bracelet.

 Enjoy!

 *Also wearing Jennie Kwon Designs Onyx ring, Catbird rose gold Tom Boy FKR, 

and Nikki B beaded bracelet c/o Favery. *

Etsy Shop to Browse: The Boutique Minimaliste

There are so many great little shops on Etsy that I thought I'd start a new column featuring Etsy jewelry boutiques worth checking out. We'll kick things off with a shop called The Boutique Minimaliste. 

This shop offers handmade, dainty jewelry from beachy to the whimsical - two of my favourite things.

Here are my top picks from The Boutique Minimaliste!

Gift Guide: Accessories for the Momma-To-Be

Mother's Day is just a few weeks away! Do you have a present for Mom yet? My true Mother's Day gift guide will be coming up soon, but I thought I'd start off with a guide for those who aren't quite yet Mommas yet, but have a lot of prep to do.  

Here's what would be on my wishlist!

1. Rebecca Minkoff, Knocked Up Baby Bag (here + here)

2. Alphabet coin bracelet, Gorjana

3. Bringing up Bebe and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, Amazon

4. Polkadot journal or Aztec journal, Chapters Indigo

5. Alphabet coin necklace, Gorjana

6. Faux Moose Head w light pink antlers, White Faux Taxidermy - Etsy

7. Bebe Au Lait Hooter Hider

8. Sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs

9. Gold Table Top Rhino, White Faux Taxidermy - Etsy

10. Oh My Deer print, SS Print Shop and Mother's Love print, Kelli Murray Art - Etsy

11. Baby Blanket, YarningMade - Etsy

12. Heart of Aries Ring, Samantha Wills

13. Hair ties, Kitsch

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Home Decor for the Jewelry Lover

Looking for the perfect gift for the girl who loves to sparkle but tired of buying her jewelry? Want to incorporate your love of sparkle and fashion into your home? Why not try jewelry inspired home decor pieces!  I've rounded up the best jewelry-esque pieces I'd like for my home or office and thought I'd share with you.  Enjoy!

1. The Elements of Style

2. The Sartorialist: Closer

3. The Gospel According To Coco Chanel: Life Lessons From The World's Most Elegant Woman

4. Sparkling Quartz Geode 

5. Tribal Diamond Print

6. Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

7. Brass magnifying glass

8. Brass Hand

9. Jewelry box 

10. Head Sculpture with Semi-Precious Stones

11. Gold trimmed agate coasters 

12. Don't Let Anyone Ever Dull Your Sparkle Print

13. Geode Wine Stopper

14. Bejeweled bottle opener

15. Jewelry Holder 

16. Jewel-inspired knobs A / B / C / D / E /

Trend Spotting: Soft Elastic Hair Ties (+bracelets!)

Tired of traditional ponytail holders that break and dent your hair? These hair ties, made from a hand knotted soft and stretchy material, are just the solution! They double as bracelets, and with the endless colour and pattern possibilities, you can be sure to find one (or two!) to coordinate with your outfit. 

I've been seeing these soft hair ties popping up everywhere. I can't seem to find who made them first (Emi-Jay maybe? Let me know if you know!), as I like to give credit where credit is due...but it's likely there are so many brands and versions because they look relatively easy to make.  If you know how to tie a knot, you can go into business. Not looking to DIY? Here are some of my favorite hair ties below!

Styled photos: ManeMessage

1. Anthropologie, Multitude Hair Ties, $16

2. Nordstrom, Kitsch Hair Ties (5-Pack),

3. Nordstrom, Emi-Jay Silver Glitter Hair Ties, $6.97

4. Shopbop, Bop Basics Solid Neon Hair Tie Set (18), $36

5. Nordstrom, Emi-Jay Chevron Hair Ties (3-Pack), $6.97

6. Anthropologie, Crystalline Hair Ties, $24

7. Anthropologie, Charmed Hair Ties, $24

8. Free People, Free People Elastic Printed Hair Ties, $10.23

9. Etsy, Hair ties by The Tye, $5