It's All About the Accessories!

I've really slowed down on buying clothing recently. I have a good mix of clothing and at this point, it's just another pencil skirt, only in a different color, blah blah blah. Instead I've been focusing on accessories, from the mundane (socks and knee-highs) to the exciting (shoes!). Here are a couple of recent purchases.

Manolo Blahnik 90mm BB in navy calf leather, worn with Banana Republic logan navy pants

vintage 1980s Laura Ashley silk scarf, worn with old Banana Republic button-up shirt

A Bright Cuff

leather and enamel cuff by Leighelena, OPI 20 Candles on my Cake nail polish

In the "Always Sophisticated" category, I couldn't wait until summer, or even spring, to wear my new pineapple-hued bracelet, which I purchased from Endless.com. I much prefer wide cuffs to dangly fine bracelets. And here's a glimpse of discontinued nail polish, whose bottle is nearly empty (and the polish is getting a little goopy). I love this warm red creme, so if you have any suggestions for similarly-colored nail lacquer, please let me know!

Accessories 1, Cropped Pants 0

knit sweater from Express, tissue t-shirt from J. Crew, ankle pants from LOFT

These cropped pants are the big loser in this outfit, outshined by the colorful necklace, ring and nails. Petites and loose cropped pants do not go well together, especially when one leg looks shorter than the other. The pants, however, may make a comeback if I roll them up.

But what makes it all better is a great hair day. Bangs win!

Last of the Essential Earrings

The novelty earring
Most of my earrings fall in this category. Whether they were given to me by my Mom (frog and Winnie-the-Pooh earrings) or if I purchased them (ladybug and skull earrings) these are great for a summer day. Or an animal-rights rally.

Those are my essential earrings. But I have room for more!

Essential Earrings, Part 2

The diamond stud earring
Real or CZ, these are classics and can be worn with anything. Like Revlon Perplex nail polish.

The dangly stone earring
These popular and inexpensive earrings can be worn for lots of different occasions, and the color is what’s important here. Match them to your outfit and draw attention to your face.

The gold hoop earring
My preference is to wear a small hoop. Very corporate and very flexible.

My Essential Earrings, Part 1

Lately I have been looking in my jewelry box and feeling like I don’t have many good earrings to wear. I am looking for brown earrings, and coral earrings, and dangly gold earrings, and I just don’t have any.

It gave me the idea to talk about this topic here, to identify my essential earrings, both those I already have, and those I want to get!


The stainless steel stud earring
I love wearing these when my hair is pulled back. They are big and professional-looking, and are some of my favorites!

The pearl earring
Whether it’s a pearl stud or a dangly earring, pearls aren’t just for weddings! I love the look of a black or chocolate pearl too.

Tune in tomorrow for more essential earrings!