Daydream of the Day

I love Robindira Unsworth rings. They are adorable, simple, and delightfully stackable. I love the colors of gemstones for both bright, clear colors and cloudy, neutral colors, but the gem-less Wisteria Ring caught my eye recently and I am really diggin' this style for spring. Something about it says easy and breezy and I love that it is both modern and timeless.
What are you daydreaming about this week?

Current Etsy Wishlist: Rings!

I love shopping on Etsy.com. And by shopping, I mean looking because if I bought everything I wanted I would be typing this from inside my car...but then again, I would be living in my car with fabulous rings on every finger, so life wouldn't be so bad....

Anyway, I constantly blab about my fascination with Etsy and how much I love my onegarnetgirl ring (here and here), so she is represented in the selection, natch, but there are other favorites, too. I have a new favorite I found off of a link on exPress-o's blog, so thanks Diana! One thing I have noticed is that I never do anything halfway with my jewels...I either want super simple/understated or super bold/garish.

(Click on a picture to link back to its respective Etsy boutique)















What is on your wishlist? And do you shop/look on Etsy for anything specific?

'Net Savvy- OneGarnetGirl on Etsy!

You gotta love a girl who enjoys some sparkle! I am big into rings and OneGarnetGirl's store on Etsy.com always has the cutest cuts, prettiest colors, and yet has an unfussy, simple style. She makes cute necklaces and earrings, too, but the rings! Here are a few of my favorites:

I own one of her rings that I wear constantly, but with the holidays coming up, I am trying to decide on a new ring to ask Santa for... but narrowing it down to one is hard! I love rings, esp stackables, and can't leave the house without one, but what what is your go-to piece? A watch? Necklace? Earrings?

Ring Around the Rosy

Let me preface this post with--I am not getting married, don't get too excited about this. I am not even the type of girl who plans for her big day and has lots of dreams and wishes and blah blah blah. But, occasionally in life, you notice something special and decide to bookmark that something in your brain for the future because it is perfect. Alex Sepkus makes rings with an antiqued, quasi-cloisonne look that is somehow contemporary. My favorite examples of his work balance being cute and chunky while remaining small and delicate in appeal. These in platinum/while gold would be an amazing little engagement ring that would be unique, but not overly trendy and not something everyone else you know would have.


Alex Sepkus has a lot of other cool pieces, too. Check him out at his website and at French on Main

Is there a style/type of ring you are in love with?

Turquoise: Not Just for Snowbirds Anymore!

A classic color associated with summer, turquoise is a great option to brighten up any outfit. It can be worn dressy or casual and goes just as well with light colors, (think white or pale neutrals in monochromatic ensembles), as with dark colors, (instant pop against a black backdrop). Sometimes it is the focal point of garrish "native american," (only vaguely inspired by authentic Native American art and then produced on an assembly line in China), art pieces purchased only by dementia-ridden snowbirds. This gives turquoise a bad rap, but in reality, it can be incorporated into a modern wardrobe tastefully and with ease just by adding a great accessory:

**Add color subtly with SIMPLE pieces**

Melissa Joy Manning ring, $465

I love that this isn't the typical, overly-Southwestern turquoise ring seen stacked on the fingers of grizzled retirees. I also love the delicate band and rough-hewn shape of the stone. (Or do I like it because it looks like the "Gushers" snack I used to love as a kid...? hehe).

Ipploita earrings, $395

These earrings show the veining and color gradations of classic turquoise pieces without the bulky, heavy cut. Pair these with a blousy t-shirt or sundress for day or a sleeker ensemble for night.

**Or punch up your look with STATEMENT pieces**

Hunter original short Wellington boots, $105

Who wouldn't want to splish-splash in summer rain storms with these bright and cheery boots? A fun, colorful take on a classic style, these would be perfect for all your outdoor concert-going needs!

YSL "Aco" Stone Ring, $195

The word "crazysauce" came to mind when I saw this ring. And I am pretty sure that is not a real word, so basically this ring is so intense that it requires the creation of new words just to describe it! Gesticulations with this ring on your index will captivate your audience at an unprecedented level! ;)

Are you going "simple" or "statement" for bright accessories this summer? Or do you love cheesy turquoise bolo ties and aren't afraid to flaunt them?