Little white dresses and basket bags are the sum of my summer essentials. Though I thought I might try out some statement earrings and embrace having my hair pulled back more, which, in the summer, is where I want it.
It's Mid June and I'm already worried that the summer is going to go by too fast. I know, no sense in worring.
Some days in mid March are tolerable, they give the illusion that warmer weather is on the way, just around the corner. Other days the cold slaps me hard in the face, and taking more than one photo without my coat or scarf on is just not going to happen. If only the weather could change with my mindset, instead of having to force myself to change its whims.
The Rundown Leopard Print Blouse"Tariana" Joie similar Corduroy PantsBanana Republic Herringbone CoatLoft Brown Croc Bootie"Ragon" Marc Fisher similar Vintage Leather Bag Charles Jourdan Paris c/o Marijane Boutique similar Cashmere Scarf H&M similar Lioness Pendant c/o AUrate New York Deco Fan Pearl Ring c/o AUrate New York SunglassesRay-Banvia TJMaxx
If there is one trend that has been around since I started blogging (over a decade ago!) it's layering jewelry to make a statement. Of course the trend has evolved over the years; first it was layering bracelets, then we had statement necklaces and layering statement necklaces, which thankfully became usurped by delicate necklaces (likely because our necks were starting to hurt), and now the trend has moved to layered rings.
I've been steadily working towards growing my collection of stackable rings, so that I have lots of options to mix and match. I started out with some simple solid bands, but quickly added a chevron band because of how beautifully it accentuates a ring with a stone setting. Now I'm seeing twisted and curb chain bands increasing in popularity, and I love the addition of these new textures.
The jewelry lover that I am, I do often fall for the allure of inexpensive costume pieces, however, I'd much rather invest in solid gold, or at least high quality vermeil when I can. For custom pieces, Etsy can not be beat. Being able to order half and even quarter sizes is a game changer! If I'm going to spend money on vermeil, then shopping at AU-Rate is the clear choice, as they have an amazing life time warranty that includes re-plating if a piece fades or gets scratched.
I can't forget adding in a statement ring into the mix as well, because, why not? This art deco inspired fan ring is wonderful as the band is thin and thus it's quite comfortable to wear. I've also got my eye on another vintage inspired ring that I'm sure would be great addition to my collection!
Do you love layering your rings? Do you have a favorite band combination? Let me know in the comments!
The Rundown Camel Sweater Madewell White Jeans Gap Reversible Coat Banana Republic Booties Aerosoles Brown Croc Bag Loeffler Randall Aries Pendant Necklace Mejuri Deco Fan Pearl Ring c/o AUrate New York Thin Gold Ring Etsy Midi Stackable Diamond Ring c/o AUrate New York San Marco Twist Ring Golden Cleff via TJMaxx Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry Gold Ring TJMaxx Nail Color"Surrounded by Studs" Essie
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Sometime early pandemic I decided I'd waited long enough (almost three years) to get this pair of velvet pants, and when I saw them at ThredUP I bought them. However, I bought a size small and it turned out I needed the medium. I managed to resell them on Poshmark (at a loss, of course) and then purchased the medium from another Posher who wasn't too open to price negotiation, so I paid more than I did on the first pair. Then in my typical fashion, I managed to not wear them for five months. Turns out that styling them in my imagination was a lot easier than in reality.
Hopefully I can come up with a few more ways to style them before another year passes.
The Rundown Pearl Button CardiganAritzia Velvet Wide Leg PantsJoievia Poshmark Woven Toe Cap Slingback PumpsPons Quintanavia Marshalls Brown Croc Bag Loeffler Randall similar Twisted Hoop Earrings Thrifted similar NecklaceS.V. Decker Aries Pendant NecklaceMejuri Thin Gold RingEtsy Sunglasses"Nina"Ray-Ban Midi Stackable Diamond Ring c/o AUrate New York Gold Croissant Ring Etsy
I've always prided myself on shopping for deals, a near outright refusal to pay full price for something. Admittedly though, I often lose touch with sensibility when I say, find a skirt with an MSRP of $88 at TJMaxx (linking Marshalls because they still have some in stock) on clearance for $10 and I feel like I've just saved $78. Not that I would have ever paid that, and really I only saved $10 since the original TJMaxx price was $20. However Gilt is selling it for $50, which kind of means I saved $40. Therefore, when I buy a pair of sunglasses for $80, I like to apply that imaginary $40 as a discount. Since the sunglasses were originally $190... well you know where I'm going with that; how could I not justify $140 sandals? (Marked down from $169 of course!)
I'm pretty sure this is how Kohl's entire business model works, and I feel too savvy to fall for their savings gimmicks, yet I still manage to fall for my own.
It's already been September for a week, but somehow it didn't feel official until yesterday, Labor Day. When inexplicably the temperatures shift, the gradual shortening of the days become suddenly more pronounced, as if we'd lost the time all at once, and the leaves which insist on turning early come into sharp focus amidst the swaths of green.
The usual dilemma of hitting the breaks on summer fashion in favor of embracing all things autumnal arises, even though I know I'm planted firmly in camp summer and wont vacate until forced by something far colder than a morning chill.
Even though I know beautiful summer-like days can continue to crop up through mid October, once Labor Day has passed, the mindset changes, and little can be done to reverse it.
