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

Get the Look: Tough / Pretty

This photo is captioned 'Tough Pretty' on my Pinterest jewelry board. It's so true. This look is edgy yet feminine, rockin' while sweet. Interested in getting this dichotomous look? Get the look below!

1. White Nails, Butter London Cotton Buds

2. Pave V Ring, Zoe Chicco

3. Love Ring, BaubleBar X Atlantic Pacific

4. Bracelet/Ring Hand Chain, Jacquie Aiche 

5. Arrow Bracelet, Lauren Elan

Do or Don't? Casual Sweatshirt with Fancy Earrings

Would you rock fancy rhinestone earrings with a totally casual sweatshirt? 

Vote in the comments below if you think this look is a 'Do' or a 'Don't'!

pc: Sincerely, Jules

Earrings: BaubleBar

Colour Moment: Emerald Green and Gold

Emerald is Pantone's colour of the year for 2013. So it's no surprise that there are tons of beautiful emerald and emerald coloured stones popping in jewelry.  When paired with gold, the striking emerald becomes even more bold, creating quite the colour combination.  Here are some of my favorite emerald and gold jewelry pieces!

1. Kenneth Jay Lane Flawed Emerald Cabochon Bracelet, Shopbop
2. Kara Ross Emerald, Agate & Nugget Tiered Drop Earrings, Saks
3. Crystal Birthstone Expandable Wire Bangle, Alex and Ani
4. Michael Kors Crystal Bracelet, Shopbop
5. Charlene K Emerald Green Agate Cuff, Max & Chloe
6. Jennifer Myer 18K gold emerald ring, Net-A-Porter
7. Jennifer Meyer 18-karat gold emerald circle ring, Net-A-Porter
8. Jennifer Meyer Small Emerald Leaf Earrings, Ylang 23
9. Emerald Titanic Drops, BaubleBar
10. Aamaya by Priyanka Rose Emerald Ring
11. Michael Kors Cocktail Party Emerald Crystal Square Stud Earrings, Zappos
12. Charlene K Emerald Green Agate Cigar Ring, Max & Chloe

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers ( < $25)

Stockings are my favorite things to open on Christmas morning. My husband and I solely give each other stockings. There is something magical and fun about pulling out tiny wrapped gifts from a giant sock. What a brilliant idea. Here are some fun, last minute stocking stuffers you can still pick up in time for the 25th. Oh, and the best part? They're all under $25. 

 

1. Pave Post Earrings, Anthro, $24

2. Number Charm, Anthropologie, $15

3. Albeit Lipstick, Anthro, $18

4. Magic Wallet, J. Crew, $18.99

5. Sparkling Cluster Chain Necklace, Forever 21, $19.80

6. Glitter notebook, J. Crew, $16.50

7. Sparkle Orb Key Chain, Anthropologie, $18

8. Disco Cone Cuff, Bauble Bar, Special Price $20

9. Charmed Hair Ties, Anthopologie, $24

10. Crystal Bobbi Pins, Ban.do, $25 

 

Are you all set for Christmas or do you still have last minute shopping to complete?  

I am done shopping early this year, for I think, the first time ever! Now I can just sit back and watch Love Actually and sip festive drinks :) 

Line Lust: Atlantic-Pacific x BaubleBar

Reining blogging Queen BEE, Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific, launched her own jewelry collection with BaubleBar yesterday. Cue the excited squeals! The collection includes a classic Blair-esque pieces in bright colors, preppy styles, and geometric shapes. Pick up a colorful statement necklace or stack some of her trademark rings. Either way, I am thrilled that we can now we can all get our hands on some Blair Eadie jewelry favorites. Now if only BaubleBar would ship to Canada...

My favorite photos are below, but you can shop the whole collection here.

All photos from BaubleBar and Atlantic-Pacific

Alphabet Soup

There is no question that people love wearing personalized things. This is especially true when it comes to representing their initials. It's like giving away a little secret, "Hey, my name starts with 'A' and I love it. But that's all I'll tell you."

Then came the "baby initial trend" adding fuel to the initial's fire. Made popular by chic celebrity Moms like Nicole Richie and Katie Holmes who proudly donned their kid's initials after they were born, it is now quite common to wear your child's initial on a pendant. Jessica Simpson even wore an "M" pendant before baby Maxwell was born, giving a big hint about her baby's name and making baby stalkers drool. Celebrity Moms tend to favor Jennifer Meyer's Diamond Letter necklaces. Confession: I can totally see myself doing this when the time comes :)

And now, thanks to bloggers like Blair Eadie, monogrammed jewelry is totally in vogue. While traditionally reserved for fancy towels and robes, monograms have shaken off their stuffy vibe for one that is now decidedly cool.

My favorite alphabet jewelry below:

1. BaubleBar Acrylic Script Monogram 2. BaubleBar Custom Charm ring 3. Max & Chloe Large Monogram Necklace 4. Max & Chloe Signet ring 5. Catbird Alphabet earrings 6. Catbird Brass Alphabet Necklace/Bracelet 7. Jennifer Meyer Gold + Diamond Pendant necklace 8. Max & Chloe Type Writer Rings 9. Max & Chloe Dog Tag 10. Catbird Alphabet rings

What's your favorite way to wear alphabet jewelry? 

Line Lust: BaubleBar X Noble House Designs

BaubleBar has done this genius thing - every Thursday they team up with a new designer (sometimes a well known name and other time's a new face) for a designer Pop-Up Shop. This week (launched Thursday June 21st) BaubleBar introduced us to Noble House Designs. Designer Sara Lowery is based in Texas and has the "bigger is better" mind-set down. Her statement necklaces are bright and bold and perfect for summer-time. Have a look below!

Will you be checking out this line or any other of the Bauble Bar Pop-Ups?

Summer Steal

I love a bright statement necklace as much as the next girl, but sometimes it's hard to justify spending hundreds of dollars on something that you'll only wear in one season. So when I found this bright, geometric Baublebar Triad necklace for $28 I just had to share it. It's the perfect statement necklace for summer. The best part? It comes in four swoon-worthy colors.

Have fun choosing the one that's most "you"!