If there’s one thing that instantly makes every summer outfit feel more put together, it’s the right jewelry. Whether you’re throwing on a simple linen dress, your favorite denim shorts, or a breezy matching set, a few fun accessories can completely transform your outfit. This season’s jewelry trends are playful and coastal: think colorful beads,…
Move over, quiet luxury. While we’ll always have a soft spot for a classic gold hoop or dainty diamond studs, 2026 is officially the year of dopamine dressing from the neck down. If you’ve noticed your Instagram feed shifting from minimalist neutrals to vibrant pops of emerald, sapphire, and alexandrite, you aren’t imagining it. The…
As I get older, I’m buying less and less jewelry — especially the cheap, fast-fashion kind of my youth. Now I tend to find one or two pieces a year that I can add to my collection. Sure, I still love my fun BaubleBar themed earrings, but I’m gravitating more lately towards pieces from Etsy….
As part of my “Brand Spotlight” series, I wanted to highlight a new-to-me jewelry brand that has caught my eye lately: Deepa Gurnani. Their pieces comprise mostly of statement earrings handcrafted with beads and embroidery. While the pieces can be worn year-round or anywhere, I relate them to summer and beachy destinations (like a vacation…
There’s something about nostalgia that just puts me in a good mood. Whether it’s stumbling upon a YouTube clip from a show from my childhood that I forgot existed, or finding a photo from a middle school dance and laughing over our clothing choices, nostalgia makes my day. So when this summer I noticed that…
All the trends from my youth are coming back in style: tie dye, claw clips, biker shorts — the list goes on. When I see a celebrity wearing one of these trends, I have to wonder if the trend is going to stick or not. Then I deliberate if it’s something I want to try…
I have to give credit where it’s due: I found out about Bracha jewelry when Shelby included a bracelet of theirs in a recent blog post. I saw the cute heart charm bracelet at Nordstrom and then clicked through to see what else they offered. Although only a few items of the entire collection are…
I’ve had my fair share of terrible jewelry purchases in my lifetime. Notable trends that I loved included those tattoo choker necklaces, anything with ying-yangs on them, and a selection of Claire’s earrings that matched perfectly to my outfit of the day. Yeah, I was hip. When it comes to jewelry, I stick with that…
