Trend Spotting: Bar Earrings

I am admittedly not an earrings girl, but these simple bar studs have me reconsidering my stance.  These are edgy enough while being the perfect basic studs for an earring amateur like me.  I've rounded up the best bar studs below in a huge price range, so there is something for everyone. Now, which ones will I choose? Let me know your favorite in the comments below!

1. Very Thin Bar Studs, Zoe Chicco

2. Spiked Bar Studs, Zoe Chicco

3. Equilibrium Studs, Jennie Kwon Designs

4. Curved Bar Stud (single), Jennie Kwon Designs

5. Bar Stud Earrings, Shashi 

6. Bar Earrings, Boticca

7. Adina Reyter Tiny Bar Stud Earring, Urban Outfitters

8. Pave Bar Stud Earrings, Max & Chloe

9. Jennifer Meyer Bar Studs, Ylang23

10. 18k Gold Bar Diamond Stud Earrings, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry 

11. Bar Stud Earrings, Kristen Elspeth

12. Bar Earrings Gold, GRACE + SCARPER

13. 14K Tiny Pavé Bar Earrings, Vale

'Cuffed

I spent the weekend in the water at our family cottage. It was hot, sunny, and all around the perfect summer weekend. 

This weekend I also tried out a new summer accessory - the anklet. Anklets are the perfect summer jewelry piece.  While ankles are hidden beneath pants and boots for much of the year, summer is the time for showing off those gams! Nothing draws attention down better than an anklet.

This cheeky, gold handcuffed anklet from Max and Chloe is a fun addition to my jewelry box.  I love the dainty chain and the cuff charms double as the clasp.

Get your own cuff charms at Max & Chloe and check out all of their fashion jewelry here.

Colour Moment: Jet Black

I am having a jewelry love affair with black stones! I know summer is the time to lighten up, but there is something striking and unexpected about black that will always stand out, no matter the month.

1. Vita Fede, mini titan bracelet

2. Jennie Kwon, emerald cut onyx ring

3. blanca monros gomez, Black Diamond Small Dainty Necklace

4. Alexa Leigh, Black Rhodium and Black Pavé Diamond Elijo Ring

5. Zoe Chicco, black pave v ring

6. Gemma Redux, mood bracelet

7. House of Harlow 1960, Seer's Necklace

8. B-Low The Belt, Bow bracelet

9. Jacquie Aiche, Anklet

10. House of Harlow 1960, Sunburst necklace

11. Gorjana, bloom necklace

12. Jennie Kwon, black diamond cuff ring

13. blanca monros gomez, Little Black Diamond Stud Earrings

Line Lust: Jennie Kwon Designs

I recently featured a "Get the Look" and had no idea where the original image came from. I was thrilled to discover Jennie Kwon Designs (via an Of a Kind email) and find the designer of the jewelry I had been lusting over a few weeks ago. I am especially a fan of her cuff rings - one has been added to my mental wish list!

Jennie changed careers a few times before becoming a jewelry designer. From violinist to lawyer she became a designer when life intervened with the birth of her twins.  Their perfect innocence and beauty sparked a rebirth of creativity.  From there, Jennie Kwon Designs was born.

A native of Los Angeles, Jennie's designs reflect the art, beauty and vision she is surrounded by daily.  Each piece is thoughtfully designed to be graceful and wearable, yet add that unique accent to the every day and capture the effortlessly beautiful nature of her inspirations. Each of Jennie's pieces are meticulously made by hand in Los Angeles from the finest materials.

My favorite Jennie Kwon pieces below!

Trend Spotting: Karen Walker Number One Sunglasses

These oversized, slightly cat-eyed, and angular sunnies have been popping up in my blog reader all month! Check out how some of my favourite bloggers style their Karen Walker Number Ones below. 

Want to join the club? Get your own here (tortoise shell) and here (black).

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Line Lust: Lulu Frost's Turbans

Mega jewelry brand (and personal favourite) Lulu Frost is trying their hand at headwear! Take a look at these boho chic turbans, available on their site. These printed hairbands, epitomizing left bank Parisian style, look like the perfect hair accessory for a hot summer. For days when I just feel like throwing my hair up in a messy bun and keeping loose hairs off my face, this seems like the perfect solution. Available in 5 fun prints.

Trend Spotting: Ombre Jewelry

Like a bright rainbow after a thunderstorm, these jeweled ombre pieces are a breath of fresh of air. I love the use of colorful stones and the faded ombre look is right on trend. I'll take one of each!

1. Polly Wales (Catbird), Multicolored Sapphire Band

2. Iosselliani, Brass Necklace With Navettes

3. kate spade new york 'coated confetti' frontal necklace

4. Miss Selfridge, Ombre Snake Chain

5. Mocium, custom rings

6. Rebekah Price, Rivoli Necklace in Blue Ombre/Rosegold

7. Meredith Hahn (Max & Chloe) Amalia Pastel Ombre Macrame Bracelet

8. Elisa Solomon (Catbird), Ombre Eternity Band

Pardon the Silence...

...I have a new little jewel I am learning to take care of. 

Promise to be back soon with lots of sparkly news and keep up with us on Instagram until then! 

Do or Don't? Matching Your Nail Polish to your Jewelry

Here is a look that will take some planning ahead. Do you think matching your nails to your jewelry is a 'Do' or a 'Don't'? Too matchy-matchy or cooly coordinated? I like it!

Let me know your vote in the comments below.

pc: all photos sourced from my Pinterest or silver / turquoise / blue / black / 

Sunglasses for Everyone!

It's June! And besides being baby month for me (yippee!) the sun and warmer weather are here and are here to stay. I've rounded up some of the best new sunglasses for the season. I've tried to include a pair for every face shape, style, and budget. Are you in the market for new sunglasses this summer?

1. FE NY Ombre Circle Sunglasses $22 

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Polarized Sunglasses $130 

3. Rebecca Minkoff Chelsea Sunglasses $180

4. Karen Walker Number One $250

5. Tom Ford Christophe $380

6. Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses $160

7. Tom Ford Aviators $380 

8. Rebecca Minkoff Baxter Sunglasses $220

9. Tory Burch Cat Eye Sunglasses $149

10. Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer $150