Lacking a Jewelry Wardrobe?

Accessories are an afterthought for many women when getting dressed.  So many of you wear the same few pieces of jewelry everyday.  You take them off (or not) before bed and then put them back on when you get up in the morning and head out the door.
So why not try a fun new pair of earrings or a new necklace to spice things up?
To get you started, here are a few tips for building a jewelry wardrobe.


1. Try "Gold" Jewelry
I cannot tell you how many times I've heard, "I don't wear gold".  It's like the fear of the 80's is returning, planning to take you back to crazy town, and make you the mayor.  Gold is not a bad thing people.  It is actually quite pretty.  A simple gold earring is all you need to take a baby step in the right direction.

Stella & Dot - $44

Coin Drop Chandelier - $13

Target

Pave Hoops - $22

Cusp

2. Make a Statement
I've used this line before, but buying a bold piece can change a look instantly.  Try a fun necklace with a basic T-shirt and jeans.  You won't be disappointed.

Stella & Dot - $89

Kate Spade - $148

Piperlime

Cascade Necklace - $29

Urban Outfitters

Sequined Bib Necklace - $50

Zara

3. Layer your Bracelets and Necklaces.
Pull all of your jewels together and practice layering.  Layer anything and everything.  Mix cheap and expensive.  No one will notice the difference.  

Blair from atlantic-pacific

Stacked by theglitterguide

http://www.saucyglossie.com

4. Get Personal
Try a piece that reminds you of your husband, grandparents, parents, kids, or whatever gives you the warm fuzzies.  Wear it around your neck to keep them close to your heart or wear as a bracelet and see Tip #3.

Stella & Dot - $16-$49

Build your own - Charm Collection

Build Your Own - $18-$24

Fossil

5. Go Long

Try a pendant necklace.  They are really stylish and effortless when worn with shorts and a tank top in the summer.

Rebel Pendant - $79

Stella & Dot

Spring Pendant - $49.50

Banana Republic

Hive & Honey Pendant - $22

Piperlime

Colored Locket - $50

J. Crew

6.  Add Some Color

Tired of the same old silver and gold metals.  Add a little color to your jewels.  

Tribal Trend - $28

Cusp

Serenity - $49

Stella & Dot 

Enamel Flower - $60

Banana Republic

 Assorted Bangles from the Loft

Coming Soon! 

Enamel Link Necklace - $49.50 (on sale)

J. Crew

It is okay to switch things up.  You don't have to wear the ring or necklace that your husband gave you on your anniversary EVERY day.  You don't have to wear your kids birthstones EVERY day - I'm sure you will not forget about them if you wear another piece of jewelry.  Have fun with it and try something new today! 

Which tip will you start with?  Happy Shopping! 

Spring in a Nut Shell

If there were 30 hours in a day, I'm still not sure I would get my "to do" list tackled.  Since I haven't finished the trends for Spring yet, I thought I'd give you a cheat sheet to take shopping if you are looking to update your wardrobe.

Spring 2012 Trends by jmewbourne featuring a metallic shirt

Happy Shopping!

"The List" Part 6: Silver Shoes

A metallic shoe is like a basic with a twist.  As with black or brown hues, metallics can be worn with just about everything and sometimes look even better than their basic counterparts.  According to Neiman's, silver shoes are a hot trend for spring and the hottest (and most expensive) designers strutted their way onto the list of things to buy for the upcoming season.  

INSPIRATION

Manolo Blahnik - $595

Yves Saint Laurent - $795

Stella McCartney - $495

As beautiful as these shoes are, they are not very realistic for everyday.  Here are a few less expensive and more versatile options for the real world.

REAL LIFE 

Boden - $88

Toms - $59

Tahari Silver Cap Toe - $70

At DSW

Nine West - $89

Target - $21 (SALE)

Vera Wang for Kohl's - $48

Leopard meets Silver!  The fashion gods have spoken! 

Tory Burch - $195

On the $ side, but great everyday flats to wear with jeans and ankle pants.

And they are less expensive than some shoes from J.Crew! 

Michael Kors - $110

At Cusp

Libby Edelman - $69

Bandolino - $69

Silver shoes are getting recognized by several online fashion sites too! 

whowhatwear.com

Happy Shopping! 

Joining Bloglovin

In hopes to attract a wider audience, I'm joining Bloglovin with all the other fabulous fashion bloggers out there.

Happy Shopping!

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"The List" Part 5: The Clutch

This is the perfect example of my quote, "not all trends are created equal".  Let's be real here.  My lifestyle and several of my mommy friends for that matter do not have the luxury of carrying a clutch style handbag on a regular basis.  The possibility of dropping it, losing it, or leaving it are common fears and the over the shoulder bag wins out every time.

I am, however, a slave to fashion and I do LOVE the look of a clutch.  It looks so effortless and simple.   

INSPIRATION

Jimmy Choo - $1550

Prada - $2280

Ouch! 

Diane von Furstenberg - $495

REAL LIFE

If there is an occasion where we get to ditch our "mom" bags and downsize to a smaller handheld version, here are a few of my favorite affordable pieces.

Ninewest - $35

Old Navy - $16

A cross body for those days when you need to be "hands free".

Banana Republic - $70

DSW - $35

Stella & Dot - $148

Pop of Color! 

Etsy - $55

Nordstrom - $72

Studded clutch from Zara - $100

Target - $13

Francesca's - $28

FASHION BLOGGER's

who rock the clutch

http://www.stylewithinreach.net

http://www.sterlingstyle.net

http://moodboard.typepad.com

With two small children running around me at all times, effortless and simple are two adjectives I seek on a daily basis.  However, my reality is the giant "mom" bag filled with diapers, wipes, and even a few goldfish crackers that have made their way to the bottom.

Happy Shopping!