Spook-tacular Jewelry

With Hallowe'en just days away, I thought I'd round-up the some of the spookiest-yet-wearable jewelry. You know, just in case you want to forgo the pink wig and fishnet stockings for a more subtle take on dressing up for the holiday. You'll be the envy of all of those dripping in uncomfortable face paint in any of these spooky pieces.

1. ASOS cat ears ring

2. Hanging fangs necklace, Jennie Kwon 

3. ASOS spider earrings 

4. Vampire crown ring, Verameat

5. Diamond web ring, Jennie Kwon

6. Creepy hands bracelet, Verameat

7. Spider web cuff, FarFetch

8. Oxidized spider studs, Boticca 

Get the Look: Layered Rings + a Little Heart

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I can't get enough of dainty layered rings. Everytime I come across a sweet stack, like the one above, I can't help but to "Pin" it and then dream about recreating it. I've gone ahead and done the leg work for those of you who are interested in getting this look. How sweet is the tiny heart necklace tucked into this ring heavy photo?

1. Forever 21 Rhinestone Bow Ring

2. Zoe Chicco Bar Ring

3. Catbird Threadbare Ring

4. Verameat Bunny Love Ring

5. Gabriela Artigas Infinite Tusk Ring

6. Blanca Monros Gomez Black Diamond Seed Ring

7. Ginette_NY Circle Ring

8. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Mini 1/2" Heart Necklace with Diamond

Trend Spotting: Hello Kitty Cat

Are you a Cat Lady?  Or simply wishing to unleash your inner feline? Either way these cat inspired jewelry pieces more than cute and totally on trend. The Jacquie Aiche Kitty Ring is on my wishlist!  

1. Plain Kitty Ear Waif Ring, Jacquie Aiche

2. Kitty Cat Earrings w Diamond Eyes, Yayoif Forest / Catbird) 

3. Lela Kitty Ring, Brandy Pham

4. Cat Face Ring, ASOS

5. Kitty Cat Ring w Blue Sapphire Eyes, Yayoif Forest / Catbird 

6. Scrappy Kitty Ring, Verameat

7. Bittersweet NY ring - kitten (tiny) & cat (regular), Catbird

8. Cat Face Studs, Catbird (gold version here)

This or That? Bunny Rings

Easter is just around the corner and there is no better time to sport some bunny jewelry! I found two adorable bunny rings that are just screaming to be worn for spring. Which ones strikes your fancy? Verameat's HopHop Love in gold brass (left) or Digby + Iona's 22k gold-plated silver version (right)? Prices are similar so take your pick!

<< left: Verameat || right: Digby + Iona >>

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!

This or That: Toothy Rings

I recently saw the Verameat Vampire ring in store and was drawn to the dainty ring with a quirky twist. It got me thinking about other toothy options for fingers and I came across this more subtle, more human, Claire Kinder Studio Slim Toothed Band from Catbird. Which would you choose? Vampire teeth or a human set wrapped around your little finger?

Fall Jewelry Must-Haves

It's official, the days are getting shorter (sob, sob) and the mercury is beginning to drop. Before we know it the leaves will be changing to colors we never knew existed and we'll be piling on the layers to enjoy the crisp autumn air.  The slightly cooler temps got me thinking about Fall wardrobe staples and what the essential jewelry pieces are for the Fall 2012 season.  If you're going to invest in a few new pieces this Fall, something from each one of these categories would be my humble suggestion.

Chains:

Dannijo, Joanna Necklace 

Lauren Elan, Bennett

Gemma Redux, Crystal Drop Ellie Earrings

Catbird, Chained To My Heart Earrings

Gemma Redux, Braided Rose-Tone Gunmetal and Steel Chain Bracelet

Gemma Redux, Black Tourmaline Liz Necklace

Bright Bracelets:

Lauren Elan, Aja Bracelet

Lauren Elan, Lia Bracelets

Erickson Beamon, Modern Moghul Bracelet

Animal Inspired:

Vale, Shark Tooth Necklace 

Digby + Iona, Big Bunny Ring

Katrina Lapenne, Two-Headed Snake Ring

Verameat, Tiny Frenchie Lover Necklace

First Knuckle Rings:

Catbird, Dark Side of the Moon Ring

Catbird, Rose Gold First Knuckle Ring

Mr. Kate, Bow Crown Ring

Trend Spotting: Toothy Jewelry

Whether it's the vampire kind, the shark variety, or the full human tooth set you're looking for, I have you covered. This all started while I was trying to hunt down the gold shark tooth necklace that Kelly Ripa seems to wear daily on Live with Kelly. What started with a single tooth hunt ended with a more than a fist-full of teeth.

Would you ever wear a tooth? If so, which one is your favorite?

1. Toothed Band, Catbird
2. Shark Tooth Double Ring, Max & Chloe
3. Sabertooth Tiger Ring, Verameat
4. Shark Tooth Necklace, Max & Chloe
5. Vampire Crown, Verameat
6. Sterling Silver Shoshanna Shark Tooth Necklace, Vale
7. Real Shark Tooth Necklace, Catbird
8. Vampire Luck Necklace, Verameat
9. Slim Toothed Band, Catbird
10. 14K Sharktooth Necklace, Vale

Back to Nature

I spent a glorious weekend at the cottage in my bikini and surrounded by nature. The lake, the towering trees, and even the noisy birds inspired this post. Enjoy! And why not get back to nature? Put a bird on your finger and your feet in the sand!

1. Veramenat, Antler Magic
2. Verameat, Song Bird Blue Jay
3. Verameat, Eagle Animal Power
4. Anthropologie, Nodule Sylph Bracelet 
5. Colby June, Sticks and Stones ring set
6. Mr. Kate, Twig and Rain bracelet
7. Mr. Kate, Bark Necklace
8. Mr. Kate, Bark Tie Cuff
9. Verameat, Bunny Love
10. Colby June, Horizontal Branch Necklace
11. Colby June, Twig Cuff

Lately

A few snapshots of the jewelry I've been wearing lately:

 Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster necklace

 VERAMEAT Foxy ring

 Biko Wishbone necklace

Robyn Rhodes Egypt necklace.

Stayed tuned for an exciting giveaway for your chance to win this Robyn Rhodes necklace next week! I love this necklace so much - it's so different than anything else I own - and I am thrilled that one of my readers will also get to rock this necklace too. Check back on Monday!

Father's Day Gift Guide

It's not often that I have men in mind while I write this blog.  Most men I know wear little to no jewelry (except for a wedding ring).  But with Father's Day around the corner, it got me thinking, would Dad wear jewelry if he received it as a gift? I am sure that it totally depends on the man, but if your father is hip enough to rock a little bling I've compiled a few really good choices, just in time for Father's Day.

Without further ado, a little something the men:

Cocktail Please / Grenade Smile / Theia Necklace / The Ceramic 51-30 / The Superhero II SS / Medium or Rare / Nut Necklace / Machine Gun Love / Titan Factory Ring / Anchor / Twig Cuff / Baby Switchblade

Line Lust: VERAMEAT

When I first discovered VERAMEAT I was blown away by the uniqueness and beauty of the collection. Each piece is delightfully unexpected and beyond quirky. Quirky enough to be divided into subcategories like Spine, Vampire, and Monster. Would you like to wear a dinosaur eating fried chicken? Or have a vampire jaw encircling your finger? Into Piglets suckling from their mother? If so, you'll also love Verameat. 

Hand-crafted in New York City from such fine materials as ecologically sound recycled silver and pure 14k gold, designer Vera Balyura creates imaginative wearable sculptures for individual flair. 

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from her line. It was hard to narrow it down even this much! I seriously love it all.

Puppies / Spine Duster / Skeleton Thumbs Up / Sabertooth Tiger Sprinkles Donut / Finding Goldfish Coy / Yogi / One Love Pony Kiss / Hip Shark / Vampire Crown / Nature Vs. Nurture / Antler Magic / Mystery Hugs / Get You / Hibernation Hump / Ibsens Buck / Brains of Steel 

Enjoy getting lost in the magical world of Verameat!

Trend Spotting: Put a Bow on It

There are few symbols more flirty and feminine than the bow.  Thanks in part to Gossip Girl, pretty and preppy bows have come back in a major way.  From dainty wisps of a tie to chunky and in your face, there are plenty of ways to rock a bow to fit your style.  Which one of the bows below is most "you"?

1. Tiffany Twist Bow Ring
2. BCBGENERATION LEATHER BOW BRACELET
3. Anthropology Gilded Needlepoint Necklace
4. VERAMEAT A RIBBON BOW
5. Juicy Couture Bow Stud Leather Bracelet
6. Dogeared Forget Me Knot Necklace
7. Kate Spade all wrapped up pavé stud earrings
8. Crislu Micro Pave Ribbons & Pearls Bow Earrings
9. LC Lauren Conrad Gold Tone Mesh Bow Ring
10. ASOS Bow Hoop Earrings
11. Mr. Kate Bow Crown Ring

I have #11 in white gold and LOVE it. It's very detailed and quite edgy for a bow. And I think I might have to pick up that BCBG leather wrap bracelet (#2) because it looks like the perfect mix of tough and girly. Always the best combo.