Celebrity Jewelry Style: Kelly Ripa

Pint-sized, pixie-esque morning talk show host Kelly Ripa knows a thing or two about accessorizing. Working with her small frame, she chooses dainty gold necklaces, fun pops of colour, and vintage, art deco rings. Some of her favourite brands include Vale Jewelry, Tom Binns, and Cartier.

Get the look below!

Clockwise from top left:

Michael Kors Gold Bangle

Vale Baby Heart Necklace

Tai Evil Eye Bracelet

Heather Hawkins Black ring

Tom Binns Colourful Necklace

Vale Sharktooth Necklace

Elizabeth and James Hexigon Ring

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

DIY Friday: Hallowe'en Spider Ring

I am jumping back into the Jolie Jouel archives for this spooky DIY. Read on to see how you can make this gold, Tom Binns, spider ring dupe.

I came across this gold, Tom Binns spider ring a few weeks ago while I was working on my Halloween jewelry post. It got me thinking about a more affordable DIY alternative for Halloween. I was reminded of the plastic spider rings we used to wear as kids and headed out to the craft supply store to investigate. The result is a pretty good dupe for the Tom Binns version and will save you a ton of money.

You will need:
- plastic spider rings
- gold paint (I used Martha Stewart's liquid gilding in gold)
- paint brush
- optional: rhinestones or beads for extra bling.

Prep the area with newspaper, cardboard, or construction paper. Shake up the paint and lay out the spider rings.

Cover the rings in gold paint. Make sure to get in all the nooks and crannies. Let dry and then flip the rings to paint the areas you couldn't get to on the first coat. One coat was enough with the Martha Stewart paint, but if you're using a different brand it may take two or more coats for a solid finish.

Add rhinestones or beads for an even glitzier look! Use super glue (carefully!) and get creative. Or you can keep your spider pure gold a la Tom Binns.

Ta da! You're all set for Halloween and will have the prettiest spider ring out there.

Will you try this DIY spider ring for Halloween?

Trend Spotting: Thin Eternity Bands

Nothing prettier than a dainty, teeny, tiny, thin diamond bands. And they're not just for the romantically involved or sequestered to the ring finger. I love them on the index finger, stacked, worn on the first knuckle...anything goes!

I've rounded up my faves. The best of the best below.

1. Catbird, Eternity Band

2. Max and Chloe, Black Diamond eternity band

3. Catbird, Feather Light eternity band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted eternity band

5. Gabriela Artigas, Axis Ring

6. Astley Clarke, Eternity Stack

Get the Look: Black Mani + Killer Rings

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I love this manicure and stacked ring combo. Black is edgy yet classic. Fancy up your black nails with layers of pretty rings in different widths, metals, and shapes. Get the look below!

Sephora by OPI, What's a Tire Jack?

1. Gorjana, Daphne Ring

2. Digby + Iona, Atreyu Ring

3. Catbird, Fairy Light Eternity Band

4. Tom Binns, Twisted Diamond Ring

5. Ylang 23, Black Diamond Pave Band

6. Mara Carrizo Scalise, Round Band Ring

7. Gabriela Artigas, Single White Diamond Ring

8. Jacquie Aiche, Turquoise Waif Ring

Trend Spotting: Neon + Rhinestone Necklaces

This look is classic meets trendy; colorful meets demure; and ladylike meets street-style. The trend I am talking about is taking the classic rhinestone necklace and adding in bright pops of neon color. This trend has been popping up in many of my favorite stores and offers a fun and modern way to incorporate fancy rhinestones into your day-to-day style. From Tom Binns and Shourouk to American Eagle and Club Monaco, there is a neon rhinestone necklace out there for everyone!

Some of my favorites below!

1. AEO, Cord Charm Necklace

2. Windsor Store, Neon Rhinestone Collar Necklace

3. Dorthy Perkins, Pink Neon Ethnic Necklace

4. Tom Binns, Pinata Painted Necklace

5. Adia Kibur, Short Neon Stone Necklace

6.  Lovisa, Zinc Rhinestone Neon Rope & Pear Diamond Necklace 

7. Shourouk, Sierra and Cora Bamako crystal necklace

8. Club Monaco, Poppy Crystal Necklace

9. New Look, Neon Green Gem Drape Necklace

10. DANNIJO, Capucine

11. Tom Binns, Rainbows End Painted Necklace

DIY Friday: Gold Spider Ring

I came across this gold, Tom Binns spider ring a few weeks ago while I was working on my Halloween jewelry post. It got me thinking about a more affordable DIY alternative for Halloween. I was reminded of the plastic spider rings we used to wear as kids and headed out to the craft supply store to investigate. The result is a pretty good dupe for the Tom Binns version and will save you a ton of money.

You will need:
- plastic spider rings
- gold paint (I used Martha Stewart's liquid gilding in gold)
- paint brush
- optional: rhinestones or beads for extra bling.

Prep the area with newspaper, cardboard, or construction paper. Shake up the paint and lay out the spider rings.

Cover the rings in gold paint. Make sure to get in all the nooks and crannies. Let dry and then flip the rings to paint the areas you couldn't get to on the first coat. One coat was enough with the Martha Stewart paint, but if you're using a different brand it may take two or more coats for a solid finish.

Add rhinestones or beads for an even glitzier look! Use super glue (carefully!) and get creative. Or you can keep your spider pure gold a la Tom Binns.

Ta da! You're all set for Halloween and will have the prettiest spider ring out there.

Will you try this DIY ring for Halloween?

Fun Halloween Jewelry

Not ready to go to work or class dressed as a sexy cat? Then take Halloween to place it doesn't normally go - a classy one! Yes, it can be done. Rather than dressing up like Katniss or Snooki, opt for some adult friendly Halloween jewelry during the day and join in the Halloween spirit while keeping your dignity intact!

And the good news is, whether it be some fun orange jewelry, a snake ring, or a spider necklace, you can get wear out of these items year round. Can't say that for your costume, can you?

1. Katrina Lapenne, Double headed snake ring, Catbird
2. EMANUELE BICOCCHI Bat and cobwweb ring, Farfetch
3. Tom Binns, Spider Earrings, Shopbop
4. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Long Diamond Snake Bracelet, Shopbop
5. Dream Collective Snake Bangle, Free People
6. Skull Earrings, Boticca
7. BCBGeneration Ring, Silver Tone Bat Two Finger Ring, Macy's
8. Adia Kibur Layered Beads Necklace, Shopbop
9. Pack of Two Snake Stretch Bracelets, ASOS
10. Kenneth Jay Lane Tassel Pendant Necklace, Shopbop
11. Tom Binns, Spikder necklace, Shopbop
12. Tom Binns, Spider ring, Shopbop

Stay tuned for an exciting DIY dupe for the Tom Binns gold spider ring. Can't wait to share this one with you!

One Necklace, Three Ways

Jewelry is an investment. That's why it's important to get your money's worth! A certain piece of jewelry shouldn't be sequestered to specific category of wear.  I am going to show you how you can take a fun piece of jewelry, like this Tom Binns necklace, and not only wear it for "fun" but to work, out on the weekends, and on a date. Jewelry can be very versatile, if you style it the right way!

For Work:
Joie Top
Rebecca Minkoff trousers
Pour La Victoire wedge pumps
Botkier satchel

Sunday Brunch:
Equipment blouse
Rag & Bone skinny white jeans
L.A.M.B platform sandals
Rebecca Minkoff cross body clutch
Gucci sunglasses

Date Night:
Dion Lee dress
Rag & Bone heels
Diane Von Furstenberg clutch
Bracelets: House of Harlow, Pamela Love, Jennifer Zeuner