I had to share...

I mean, how cute are these? Just in case you're as into elephants as I am.

Dannijo necklace, $295 | Anthropologie hook, $20

I mean, how cute are these? Just in case you're as into elephants as I am.

Dannijo necklace, $295 | Anthropologie hook, $20

Guest Posting!

Please join me at Danielle's lovely blog Sweet Nothings today, where I'm gushing about my love of Loren Hope jewelry!

Please join me at Danielle's lovely blog Sweet Nothings today, where I'm gushing about my love of Loren Hope jewelry!

Why Not...

...make like Sarah Jessica Parker and fancify your frock with a vintage brooch? Find your own affordable vintage bling on Etsy.

...make like Sarah Jessica Parker and fancify your frock with a vintage brooch? Find your own affordable vintage bling on Etsy.

Presenting Ruby Plaza

I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to one of my lovely sponsors, Ruby Plaza. Similar to Etsy in terms of scope, Ruby Plaza features over 2,000 sellers who specialize in home decor and jewelry. Whether you're looking for something specific or just care to browse, you're sure to find something you love!

Pink Otomi pillow, $59 / Turquoise necklace, $65 

Multicolor Otomi pillow, $59 / Perfume compact, $32

I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to one of my lovely sponsors, Ruby Plaza. Similar to Etsy in terms of scope, Ruby Plaza features over 2,000 sellers who specialize in home decor and jewelry. Whether you're looking for something specific or just care to browse, you're sure to find something you love!

Pink Otomi pillow, $59 / Turquoise necklace, $65 

Multicolor Otomi pillow, $59 / Perfume compact, $32

À Bientôt

I hope you've all had a chance to peruse the offerings at my lovely sponsor À Bientôt! A Houston-based boutique that carries the likes of Kenneth Jay Lane (love!), their website is my new go-to for costume jewelry and chic accessories like cosmetic cases and pashminas. Do give their site a spin!

P.S. Remember to enter the Cory Renee leopard clutch giveaway!

I hope you've all had a chance to peruse the offerings at my lovely sponsor À Bientôt! A Houston-based boutique that carries the likes of Kenneth Jay Lane (love!), their website is my new go-to for costume jewelry and chic accessories like cosmetic cases and pashminas. Do give their site a spin!

P.S. Remember to enter the Cory Renee leopard clutch giveaway!

Tiny Tassels

I'm in love with these darling tassel earrings from Urban Outfitters. They'll go with everything and — the best part? — they're only $18. Pick up your pair here.

I'm in love with these darling tassel earrings from Urban Outfitters. They'll go with everything and — the best part? — they're only $18. Pick up your pair here.

Currently Coveting

A darling pair of earrings ($37)...

...And a coral coffee table topper (say that five times fast — $60) to remind me that summer's not so far off.

A darling pair of earrings ($37)...

...And a coral coffee table topper (say that five times fast — $60) to remind me that summer's not so far off.

You Only Live Twice

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

{Alex and Ani You Only Live Twice Cocktail Ring, $98}

How fabulous is this navy blue cocktail ring? I'm absolutely loving the name too. There are only a couple left! Santa, do you hear me? 

Resort Reverie

{Saemus Printed Chiffon Dress, $398}

{Pencil Me In Case, $28}

{Ms. Bo Bangles, $88}

{Resort Chic Wedge, $198}

It's a little early to start pining for warmer weather but I can't help falling in love with these new arrivals at Lilly Pulitzer! The dress would be perfect for a tropical New Year's soirée but it's the accessories I'm truly craving. I'm certain the wedges would improve my posture and the pretty-in-pink pencil case my studies — and as for the bangles? I'll take one in every color ;)

{Saemus Printed Chiffon Dress, $398}

{Pencil Me In Case, $28}

{Ms. Bo Bangles, $88}

{Resort Chic Wedge, $198}

It's a little early to start pining for warmer weather but I can't help falling in love with these new arrivals at Lilly Pulitzer! The dress would be perfect for a tropical New Year's soirée but it's the accessories I'm truly craving. I'm certain the wedges would improve my posture and the pretty-in-pink pencil case my studies — and as for the bangles? I'll take one in every color ;)

Excessorize

Those who subscribe to The Rachel Zoe Report or follow the celebrity stylist on Twitter know that she invented the word "excessorize" to replace "accessorize" in her imaginative vocabulary. I'm usually a keep-it-simple kind of girl but these pictures are resonating strongly with me. Perhaps this month I'll break out of my comfort zone with a charming mix of bangles and, yes, multiple watches — pretty need not always be practical!

{Photos via a gorgeous blog on tumblr whose name I cannot remember — please help me out!}

Those who subscribe to The Rachel Zoe Report or follow the celebrity stylist on Twitter know that she invented the word "excessorize" to replace "accessorize" in her imaginative vocabulary. I'm usually a keep-it-simple kind of girl but these pictures are resonating strongly with me. Perhaps this month I'll break out of my comfort zone with a charming mix of bangles and, yes, multiple watches — pretty need not always be practical!

{Photos via a gorgeous blog on tumblr whose name I cannot remember — please help me out!}

Jess LC Jewelry

{Enamel Post Earrings, $25}

{Astor Bead Strand Necklace, $55}

{Astor Cluster Bib Necklace, $56}

Aren't these pieces just gorgeous? They make me proud to be a Jess LC ambassador. The owner, Jess Constable, is a charming Chicago business owner whose blog and collections never fail to inspire. Affordable baubles, bright colors, customizable sizes, and the opportunity to support a fellow blogger? I'm sold ;)

{Enamel Post Earrings, $25}

{Astor Bead Strand Necklace, $55}

{Astor Cluster Bib Necklace, $56}

Aren't these pieces just gorgeous? They make me proud to be a Jess LC ambassador. The owner, Jess Constable, is a charming Chicago business owner whose blog and collections never fail to inspire. Affordable baubles, bright colors, customizable sizes, and the opportunity to support a fellow blogger? I'm sold ;)

Tied With A Bow

 These pretty little rings ($68) from Coach are my obsession du jour. Equal parts playful and preppy, I think they're just darling. Now to choose... Navy and white or fuchsia and red? I think both have found their way to the top of my wishlist!

 These pretty little rings ($68) from Coach are my obsession du jour. Equal parts playful and preppy, I think they're just darling. Now to choose... Navy and white or fuchsia and red? I think both have found their way to the top of my wishlist!

Edor

How about a little sparkle to celebrate the end of the week? I'm thrilled to introduce you to my sponsor Edor's gorgeous (not to mention totally affordable!) jewelry collection. Each piece is prettier than the last!

{Golden line, $20}

{Key, $20}

{Puffy heart, $19}

{Little note, $21}

What are your plans for the weekend? I'll see you on Monday!

How about a little sparkle to celebrate the end of the week? I'm thrilled to introduce you to my sponsor Edor's gorgeous (not to mention totally affordable!) jewelry collection. Each piece is prettier than the last!

{Golden line, $20}

{Key, $20}

{Puffy heart, $19}

{Little note, $21}

What are your plans for the weekend? I'll see you on Monday!

Show & Tell {Friedasophie}

Happy Monday, everyone! I love when bloggers introduce me to their favorite Etsy sellers. The site is an incredible resource for handmade and vintage wares but honestly a little overwhelming to navigate unless you're searching for something specific. I thought we'd do a little show and tell today — I'll show you one of my favorite shops and you tell me yours!

{Marrakesh cluster earrings, $28}

Friedasophie pairs colorful stones with 24 karat gold to create versatile jewelry whose beauty lies in its simplicity. Take these orange stunners, for instance: perfect with a white dress in summertime or a gray cardigan come winter.

{Turquoise drop necklace, $19}

An everyday necklace for less than $20? This pendant is effortlessly chic thrown on over a white tee and jeans or layered with other pieces for a more bohemian feel.

{Natural green garnet and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $49}

I love this garnet and gold combination. The colors work over all neutrals, perfect for fall's resurgence of all things camel and khaki. 

{Viola ruby vermeil stacking ring, $49}

Piles of jewelry are all the rage right now — see trendsetters Mary-Kate Olsen and Rachel Zoe. Work the look into your repertoire with these darling single stone rings in a variety of universally flattering jewel tones.

{Turquoise and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $65}

This one-of-a-kind pendant is a total statement piece. Can you tell I'm loving turquoise?

{Silver grey druzy and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $59}

 I love the organic shape and the unbelievably luxe dipped-in-gold effect of this druzy pendant.

Which of these gorgeous pieces from Friedasophie will you be adding to your shopping cart and what are some of your other favorite Etsy shops?

Happy Monday, everyone! I love when bloggers introduce me to their favorite Etsy sellers. The site is an incredible resource for handmade and vintage wares but honestly a little overwhelming to navigate unless you're searching for something specific. I thought we'd do a little show and tell today — I'll show you one of my favorite shops and you tell me yours!

{Marrakesh cluster earrings, $28}

Friedasophie pairs colorful stones with 24 karat gold to create versatile jewelry whose beauty lies in its simplicity. Take these orange stunners, for instance: perfect with a white dress in summertime or a gray cardigan come winter.

{Turquoise drop necklace, $19}

An everyday necklace for less than $20? This pendant is effortlessly chic thrown on over a white tee and jeans or layered with other pieces for a more bohemian feel.

{Natural green garnet and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $49}

I love this garnet and gold combination. The colors work over all neutrals, perfect for fall's resurgence of all things camel and khaki. 

{Viola ruby vermeil stacking ring, $49}

Piles of jewelry are all the rage right now — see trendsetters Mary-Kate Olsen and Rachel Zoe. Work the look into your repertoire with these darling single stone rings in a variety of universally flattering jewel tones.

{Turquoise and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $65}

This one-of-a-kind pendant is a total statement piece. Can you tell I'm loving turquoise?

{Silver grey druzy and 24 karat gold pendant necklace, $59}

 I love the organic shape and the unbelievably luxe dipped-in-gold effect of this druzy pendant.

Which of these gorgeous pieces from Friedasophie will you be adding to your shopping cart and what are some of your other favorite Etsy shops?

Too Cute Tassels

{iomoi suede tassel in deep purple, $35}

{jacquie aiche mala tassel necklace, $121}

i fell in love with a tasseled clutch featured on the always inspiring lavender and lilies yesterday and realized i can't get enough of tassels lately. aren't they adorable?

p.s. i would love for you to stop by my guest post on audrey's blog a lovely escape!

{iomoi suede tassel in deep purple, $35}

{jacquie aiche mala tassel necklace, $121}

i fell in love with a tasseled clutch featured on the always inspiring lavender and lilies yesterday and realized i can't get enough of tassels lately. aren't they adorable?

p.s. i would love for you to stop by my guest post on audrey's blog a lovely escape!

You're Golden

i've never been much of a jewelry person but lately i've been trying to baby-step my way into better accessorizing. here are some classic and not-so-classic gold pieces i've been eyeing on shopbop:

{kenneth jay lane's fancy cut ring, $78}

{juliet & company's summer night earrings, $38}

{rachel leigh's greta hinge bangle in poppy, $132}

{gorjana's somerset cluster necklace, $115}

{rachel leigh's neon gumball ring in blue, $68}

{kenneth jay lane's enamel knot cuff, $160}

{gorjana's graham leather studded wrap bracelet in coral, $50}

{house of harlow 1960's long key necklace, $98}

{kenneth jay lane's coral cabochon ring, $132}

i've never been much of a jewelry person but lately i've been trying to baby-step my way into better accessorizing. here are some classic and not-so-classic gold pieces i've been eyeing on shopbop:

{kenneth jay lane's fancy cut ring, $78}

{juliet & company's summer night earrings, $38}

{rachel leigh's greta hinge bangle in poppy, $132}

{gorjana's somerset cluster necklace, $115}

{rachel leigh's neon gumball ring in blue, $68}

{kenneth jay lane's enamel knot cuff, $160}

{gorjana's graham leather studded wrap bracelet in coral, $50}

{house of harlow 1960's long key necklace, $98}

{kenneth jay lane's coral cabochon ring, $132}

bling bling

one of the aspects of style that i feel i stand to learn the most about is jewelry (ok, tied with make-up). it's supposed to be the finishing touch on any outfit and yet i'd say i leave the house without a single piece of jewelry on 99 percent of the time. i'd like to get to the point where i not only feel naked going out so unaccessorized (as does my college roommate!) but also really feel like i know what i'm doing when it comes to picking out pieces i'll actually reach for time and again. i think any one of these long gold necklaces would be a nice start for a beginner's jewelry collection, don't you?

house of harlow 1960 long key necklace, $98, gold

j.crew demi fireball necklace, $50, gold

gorjana somerset cluster necklace, $115, gold

what a fun task expanding my collection will be! for now, though, i'm saving my monies for travel — buying experiences, not things! — so this is a goal for another day. maybe this summer?!

one of the aspects of style that i feel i stand to learn the most about is jewelry (ok, tied with make-up). it's supposed to be the finishing touch on any outfit and yet i'd say i leave the house without a single piece of jewelry on 99 percent of the time. i'd like to get to the point where i not only feel naked going out so unaccessorized (as does my college roommate!) but also really feel like i know what i'm doing when it comes to picking out pieces i'll actually reach for time and again. i think any one of these long gold necklaces would be a nice start for a beginner's jewelry collection, don't you?

house of harlow 1960 long key necklace, $98, gold

j.crew demi fireball necklace, $50, gold

gorjana somerset cluster necklace, $115, gold

what a fun task expanding my collection will be! for now, though, i'm saving my monies for travel — buying experiences, not things! — so this is a goal for another day. maybe this summer?!

fun finds {ban.do}

blogworld favorite ban.do has lots of pretty things in store for spring and summer. reasons why you'll love them as much as i do:

1. whimsical headpieces for every occasion or simply every bad hair day. (perfect while my hair is in this transitional, straight-to-curly, long-to-short, taking-on-a-life-of-its-own phase.)

2. said headpieces comprise four lines at varying price points ($22-$300) — something pretty at every price!

3. the owners have a blog that's as cool as they are.

4. fun styling.

5. cute product names like buy me a drink and kiss me, you fool, we are in paris.

6. i'll let the headbands do the talking. here are some of my favorites:

h, $50.

not only do i love the unlikely color combinations (turquoise/coral, navy/kelly green, etc.) but the circular bead appliqué was inspired by vintage millinery shop find — seriously, how cool are these girls?

p, $50.

the price is right for vintage inspired metallic lace trim finished with gray grosgrain ribbon.

no. 110, $165

this crystal appliqué could make your wedding.

sparkling garden party, $200.

there's something about the over-the-top color palette, larger-than-life flower, and unabashedly girly name (sparkling. garden. party.) that makes me covet this piece. (okay, and just about everything else in their store.)

see? i knew you'd agree.

blogworld favorite ban.do has lots of pretty things in store for spring and summer. reasons why you'll love them as much as i do:

1. whimsical headpieces for every occasion or simply every bad hair day. (perfect while my hair is in this transitional, straight-to-curly, long-to-short, taking-on-a-life-of-its-own phase.)

2. said headpieces comprise four lines at varying price points ($22-$300) — something pretty at every price!

3. the owners have a blog that's as cool as they are.

4. fun styling.

5. cute product names like buy me a drink and kiss me, you fool, we are in paris.

6. i'll let the headbands do the talking. here are some of my favorites:

h, $50.

not only do i love the unlikely color combinations (turquoise/coral, navy/kelly green, etc.) but the circular bead appliqué was inspired by vintage millinery shop find — seriously, how cool are these girls?

p, $50.

the price is right for vintage inspired metallic lace trim finished with gray grosgrain ribbon.

no. 110, $165

this crystal appliqué could make your wedding.

sparkling garden party, $200.

there's something about the over-the-top color palette, larger-than-life flower, and unabashedly girly name (sparkling. garden. party.) that makes me covet this piece. (okay, and just about everything else in their store.)

see? i knew you'd agree.