Friendship Bracelets

There's no better time to pile on the friendship bracelets than in the summer. These soft, bright bracelets have a casual feel and stir up memories of long days at camp, sun kissed locks, sandy toes, and best friends.

I've rounded up my top summery bracelets below. Will you be wearing friendship bracelets this summer?

top to bottom, left to right:

Frieda and Nellie, Turquoise

Sugar Blossom, Heart of Gold

Lauren Elan, Misel 

Frieda and Nellie, Dainty Bracelet

Sugar Blossom, Petunia

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pink and Blue

Celebrity Jewelry Style: Gwen Stefani

Part rock 'n roll, part retro Hollywood, Gwen Stefani knows her style and sticks to it. With her signature platinum locks and ever-present red lip, Gwen walks the line between edgy and classic, seamlessly blending the two into a look uniquely her own.

As for accessories, the hip momma-of-three favors stacks of chunky bracelets, retro sunglasses, and funky hats.

Get the look!

Lipstick: Nars Heatwave 

Sunglasses (top to bottom): Stella McCartney / The Row / Givenchy / 

Bangles (top to bottom): Michael Kors / Marc by Marc Jacobs / Rosena Sammi

Hat: ASOS

Gift Guide: For the Jewelry Lover

Christmas is just one month away! We put up our Christmas tree yesterday and I've been enjoying peppermint mocha's since the red cups (read: Starbucks) made their debut. This is my favourite time of year, for so many reasons.

I put together a little gift guide ('tis the season!) for my fellow jewelry lovers so that you can share your delight for glitz and glam with your loved ones. Or maybe, just maybe, if you pass this shiny list onto them, you might receive a little sparkle under the tree.

1. Gold Watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $225

2. Glitter Tassle Loafers, J.Crew, $298

3. Glitter iPhone Case, Kate Spade, $40

4. Twisted Stacker rings, Catbird $64

5. Star Necklace, Piperlime $58

6. Shine Bright Like A Diamond Print, Society 6, $18

7. Ariel Gordon Jewelry Case $275

8. Mint Jeweled Necklace, Anthropolgie, $68

9. Diamond Print, Etsy $30

10. Earrings, Anthropologie, $28

11. Razzle Dazzle Tech Charms, Kate Spade, $50

12. Black Jeweled Necklace, Anthropologie, $68

13. Brass Cuff with Stones, Catbird $68

14. Diamond Sweatshirt, ASOS, $31

One Look, Three Ways: Convertible Jacket

This convertible jacket by Tart Collections is perfect for damp, fall weather. I wore mine yesterday while getting coffee in the rain with my sweet little family. The fabric is perfect for drizzly, autumnal weather. The best part? The sleeves and hood zip off for an instant style change. Puffy vests are so in style this season.

One Piece, Three Ways: 

Convertible Jacket by Tart Collections

My take:

Skinny army green pants, American Eagle (old) (love these two similar and similar)

Floral tunic, Aritzia

Gold Lariat (DIY) (luxe similar)

Booties, Aldo (old) (similar and similar sale!)

Satchel, Coach (old) (similar)

Jacket, c/o Tart Collections

Brunch with the girls:

1. Sweater dress, Piperlime

2. Necklace, Tom Binns

3. Over the knee boots, Piperlime 

4. Vest, Tart Collections

5. Clutch, Claire Vivier

Running errands:

1. Grey Jeans, Paige Denim

2. Jacket, Tart Collections

3. Boots, Frye 

4. Fuzzy white sweater, Piperlime 

5. Purse, Marc by Marc Jacobs 

6. Beanie, Echo

Like a Mermaid

I may have a slight obsession with mermaids. When I was a little girl I would go to sleep with my legs in mermaid fin position and pray that I would wake up transformed, into a real mermaid. I still sing "Part of Your World" and swim around like The Little Mermaid in the lake at our cottage. I've come to accept that I will never be half woman, half fish, and that this is probably for the best...but I am still drawn to all things mermaid, scaly, and iridescent. Here are my mermaid-esque accessory picks!

1. Bib Necklace, DANNIJO

2. Scaly Makeup bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs

3. Gold eyeshadow, Sephora (Kitten by Stila)

4. Tie Dye Scarf, Free People

5. Greeting from Malibu, Frieda & Nellie

6. Aja, Lauren Elan 

7. Aqua eyeliner, Sephora (Makeup Forever)

8. Watercolor Watch, Nixon

9. Dress, Rebecca Taylor

10. Silk Scarf, FarFetch 

11. Cuff, Alexis Bittar

Get the Look: Layered Gemstone Bangles

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Nothing says spring like a stripped skirt and soft tee! Accessorize your look with beautiful gem-accented bangles and a trendy watch. Get the look below!

a. Drapey Lux Tee, Splendid

b. Striped Skirt, Ella Moss

c. Gold Dave Watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

d. Starburst Bezel Ring, Nordstrom 

e. Alexis Bittar bangle, Nordstrom 

f. Bauble Bar bangle, Nordstrom 

g. Set of 3 teardrop bangles (golden rutilated quartz, chrysoprase, pink amethyst), Margaret Elizabeth Jewelry

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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Colour Moment: Just Peachy

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! While the temperatures didn't feel spring-like here (woke up to freezing rain on Friday and rain on Saturday) I am now even more ready spring! If only Mother Nature would cooperate... 

So until then, feeling inspired by bright, light, peachy accessories for warmer weather. Enjoy!

1. Club Monaco Necklace

2. Charles Philip Sylvia Suede Tassel Flats

3. Vita Fede Rose Gold & Peach ring

4. Venessa Arizaga Pretty in Pink Necklace 

5. Tai Stone Party Bracelet

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Slim Line Sunglasses 

7. Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C.

8. Missoni Thigh High Socks

9. Steven Paigge Low Pumps

10. Adia Kibur Wide Resin Cuff 

11. Deepa Gurnani Gemstone Station Headband

12. Mod Cloth scarf 

13. Nars velvet lip pencil in Bolero

14. Emi-Jay hair ties 

One Piece, Three Ways: Spring Booties

Don't put away those ankle boots just yet! You can still get tons of wear out of your winter ankle boots this spring. By ditching your socks and following these other helpful styling tips, you can continue to wear your booties with jeans, dresses, and skirts. Try wearing outfits like the ones below for stylish, spring, ankle boot appropriate wear. And don't fret, I've also included plenty of jewelry options for these stylish outfits.

Michael Antonio Massey Ankle bootie, Piperlime

7 For All Mankind Jeans, Piperlime

Skinny Studded Belt, Piperlime

RayBan Boyfriend Sunglasses, Piperlime

Jet Back Button Top, Piperlime

Sabine Long Necklace, Piperlime

Michael Antonio Massey Ankle bootie, Piperlime

Splendid Dress, Shopbop

Navy Blazer, ASOS

Michael Kors Oversize Watch, Shopbop

Rebecca Minkoff Bag, Nordstrom

Michael Antonio Massey Ankle bootie, Piperlime

Club Monaco Skirt, Shopbop 

Vince Cream Sweater, Shopbop

Tory Burch Wrap Bracelet, Nordstrom

Bloom Cuff, Nordstrom

Marc by Marc Jacobs Woven Cuff, Nordstrom

Will you be keeping your ankle boots in rotation this spring?

Trend Spotting: Getting Lippy

Bisou bisou! Puckering up has never been easier thanks to the help from some lip inspired jewelry. Lips are popping up everywhere - wrapped around fingers and dangling from ears!  I am a big fan of the Solange Azagury Partridge enamel lip rings and I recently fell hard for the Lulu Frost lip (and pearl teeth!) necklace. What a funny little symbol to wear on different body parts. If you hop on this trend, you may just have earned yourself a conversation piece. Tongues will be wagging and lips will be parting to find out more about your little lippy jewelry. My favorites below!

1. Hotlips Enamel Rings, Solange Azagury Partridge

2. Betsey Johnson Gold Status Lips Non-Matching Earrings, Zappos

3. MARC BY MARC JACOBS Brass and Enamel Lip Stud Earrings, Net-A-Porter

4. Lulu Frost Lips necklace, J.Crew

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Lips Print Bangle, Shopbop

6. Vivienne Westwood Valentine Kiss Bangle, Zappos Couture

7. Red District lip shocker bracelet, Aurélie Bidermann

8. Elodie K Black Silver Lips Stud Earrings, Max & Chloe

Which set of puckered lips is your favorite? 

Best Of: Valentine's Day Jewelry

Love is in the air, friends! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and even if cupid hasn't shot you in the tush with an arrow, it's still fun dress up a little on the day, right? So treat yourself to a red velvet cupcake, rent your favorite movie, and sport a little love inspired jewelry. And Men, if you're looking to get your special lady a sweet Valentine's treat, may I suggest one of these festive pieces of jewelry?

1. Jennifer Meyer Diamond Heart Bracelet

2. A Little Love Ring, Astley Clarke

3. Alexa Leigh Double Heart Necklace

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Enamel Lips Studs

5. Jennifer Zeuner harley horizontal engraved bar necklace

6. Tory Burch Stud Heart Earrings

7. Gorjana XO Cuff

8. Catbird, Rose Gold Heart Ring

9. Jennifer Meyer Diamond Open Heart Ring

10. J Crew Heart Charm Bracelet

11. Jules Smith Nature's Heart Ring

12. Love Ring, Astley Clarke

13. Vale Heart Studs

14. Vale 14K Baby Heart Bracelet

15. Jennifer Zeuner XO necklace

16. Gorjana Friendship Heart Bracelets

17. Vale 14K Baby Heart Choker Necklace (Rose)

Will you be wearing hearts, red, lips, arrows, or kisses on the 14th?

Trend Spotting: The ID Bracelet

This lovely little military-esque trend is hitting wrists in a big way. As far as I understand, the ID bracelet has been around for a long time - think 50 years. With it's simple, chunky, slightly androgynous design and with the ability to engrave it to make it a more personal piece, it's no wonder that this bracelet has been causing quite the stir for so many years. See my favorites below!

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply ID Bracelet

2. Noir Jewelry Classic ID Bracelet

3. Tiffany and Co 1837™I.D. Bracelet

4. Bop Bijoux Leather ID Bracelet

5. Urban Outfitters ID

6. Max & Chloe A.V. Max Gold ID Chain Bracelet

7. Ann Dexter-Jones Silver Medium RP ID Bracelet

8. Max & Chloe Robyn Rhodes ID Kai Block Bracelet

9. Rebecca Minkoff Pave ID Bracelet

10. Lauren Elan James Bracelet

Do you like this military inspired jewelry trend? Sound off in the comments below!

Get the Look: Classic Gold Stack

I found this image on Pinterest last night and fell in love with how striking yet uncomplicated it is. A good stack seems easy to create, but often times it can end up looking messy.  I decided to try to recreate this look with pieces I've found around the 'net. If you're interested in recreating this classic gold look, keep reading!

1. Gold bangle - Marc by Marc Jacobs

2. Brown leather watch - Michael Kors

3. Gold charm bracelet - Gorjana

4. Tiny heart bangle - Rings and Tings

Accessories Report: Small Cross-body Bags

Here's one of those posts I was talking about earlier that will stray from jewelry but focus on another fashion accessory.  I hope you enjoy the change! Without further ado...

I am in the market for a new, small, cross-body bag. I used to be the queen of over-sized sacks, but since switching to my first small bag (buy here) I can't seem to go back. Why do we need to carry around so much? Why does my left shoulder slope toward the ground? Kidding. Cross-body bags just seem so much more comfortable and there is something liberating about leaving the house with just your phone, some lip gloss, and a wallet. Here are the cross-bodies that are on my radar now.

1. Rebecca Minkoff, Mini 5 Zip Clutch 2. Rebecca Minkoff, Woven MAC Bag 3. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Phone in a Box Dots 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Classic Q Percy Bag 5. Tory Burch, 797 Crossbody Pouch 6. CC Skye, Studded Eden 7. Rebecca Minkoff, Eyelet Mini Sweetie Bag 8. Rebecca Minkoff, Mini MAC Bag

Get Organized, 2013 Style

The start of a new year feels fresh and exciting with seemingly endless possibilities for new goals and changes.  For me, the new year always signals a fresh start and a chance to get more organized. Pretty calendars abound, new pens and paper products call my name. As I enter a new chapter of life, preparing for a wee baby to join our family, I am going to need to more organized than ever before. Not only do I have to keep track of my own appointments and deadlines, but a Little One's as well. Oh, and try to keep up with my writing on top of keeping him/her alive. Here are some products I have my eye on to help me with this goal. Do you have any tips for staying organized?

1. Free People Desktop e-Calendar, free download / 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Wallet / 3. Diesel Watch / 4. Paper Source 2013 Paper Source Art Grid Calendar /5. Kate Spade 2013 Desk Top Spiral Calendar / 6. Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. /

Important Note: I know this post wasn't very jewelry heavy, but for 2013 I am expanding Jolie Jouel to include all accessories.  Jewelry will definitely still be the main focus, but now and then you'll see handbags, shoes, scarves, tech accessories and more. Hope you enjoy the variety every now and then! xx

Bejeweled Winter Accessories

There is a nip in the air that wasn't there a month ago. It's time to cover your ears, wrap your necks, and protect your hands with fun winter accessories. Instead of going purely for function, look for scarves, hats, and gloves with a little extra flair! I've noticed lots of brands adding a little bling or a dash of gems to their winter accessories this year. See below for my picks for the best bejeweled winter accessories!

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Gloves, Piperlime 

2. Pearl Embellished Headband, Topshop 

3. Kate Spade Gloves, Piperlime 

4. Michael Kors Hat, Piperlime 

5. Kate Spade Beret, Piperlime 

6. Juicy Couture Toque, Piperlime 

7. Juicy Couture Gloves, Piperlime  

8. Kate Spade Scarf, Piperlime   

9. Alice Hannah Gem And Bead Scarf, Topshop

Will you be rocking bejeweled winter accessories this season? 

Trend Spotting: The Bunny

One of my most beloved animals is popping (or hopping?!) up jewelry design! I for one love this little symbol. They bunny is sweet, cautious, and down-right cute. Why not wear your little friend on your finger, sport a bunny pendant on a necklace, or get a pair for your ears? The first bunny piece I fell for was the Digby & Iona Big Bunny Ring from Catbird. This little fella is still on my wishlist. Take a look at other sweet bunny options below!

1. Verameat, Ba Ba Bunny

2. Verameat, Bunny Love

3. Astley Clarke, Dot Bunny Bracelet 

4. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bunny Studs

5. Catbird, Big Bunny Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Dot Bunny Studs

7. Colette, ELLE JAPON x HILLIER x COLETTE necklace

8. BCBG, Bunny Ring

9. Verameat, Two Headed Bunny Love

Also, I am happy to announce the winner of the Verve necklace giveaway! Briana Baisden, you've won the swoop necklace in gold! Yippeeeeeee!

Trend Spotting: Jewelry In Bloom

It's summer and that means one thing: jewelry is in bloom! There are so many pretty flower inspired jewelry pieces for the season. Try wearing a flower ring to a summer BBQ or pretty flower studs to a wedding. Feeling like going all out with the flower trend? You'll love J. Crew's stunning flower lattice necklace. Take a peek at the other pretty flower options below.

1. J. Crew, Flower Lattice Necklace  
2. Betsey Johnson, Flights of Fancy Flower Stud Earrings
3. Erickson Beamon, Confetti Flower Bracelet
4. Dorthy Perkins, Flower and Stone Bracelet
5. Love Peace And Hope, "Love Peace And Earth Jewelry Collection" Flower Ring
6. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Flower Ring
7. Lindsay Phillips, Crystal flower sandal clip on 
8. Harrods, Amethyst Pave Diamond Flower Earrings
9. Coach, Flower Domed Ring