Currently Coveting: Pops of Neon

Maybe it was Madonna’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl, but I gotta confess: I am currently coveting a serious 80’s trend.

Neon!

A pop of neon mixed into an everyday outfit is a fun and flirty fashion do. Yes, even in 2012! I’m not asking for a head-to-toe neon getup that you (and Madonna) used to wear in 1988. Just throw on one brightly colored accessory. Here are a few ideas on how to have fun with neon.

 

Zip top clutch
$45 – asos.com

Portfolio clutch
$36 – asos.com

Plastic watch
$36 – asos.com

Cuff bangle
$4.80 – forever21.com

Is it spring yet? ring
$9.99 – modcloth.com

Heart charm wristband
$8.95 – asos.com

Faux patent leather belt
$15 – thelimited.com

Stila lip enamel in giggle hot pink
$22 – stilacosmetics.com

Adora-bauble Necklaces

[bau-ble: A small, showy trinket or decoration]

I’m currently coveting bold, adora-bauble necklaces. Get it? Adorable + bauble! Let me explain.

Picture a necklace that has a bold embellishment on it — maybe a chunky cluster of beads or a row of sparkly gems — and you have yourself a bauble necklace. It’s a necklace that is meant to be seen. A statement-maker.

Check out some of my current favorite, all under $50, and then challenge yourself to use the word “bauble” in a sentence today. So fun!

Modcloth Pearls of Widsom for $20.99; Modcloth Tidal Crave Necklace for $34.99.

Etsy Teal Cluster Necklace for $50; Etsy Flower & Pearl Necklace for $44; Charlotte Russe Bead Cluster Collar Necklace for $12.50; Kohl’s Simply Vera Wang Jet Simulated Pearl Necklace for $21.

LOFT Long Fireball Cluster Necklace for $34.99 and Anthropologie Loose Change Necklace for $48.

The Limited Stamped Feathers Necklace for $36.90.

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World Market: Unexpected Jewelry Jackpot

World Market: Unexpected Jewelry Jackpot

Since the bf and I are still putting the finishing touches on our new townhouse, I decided to take a trip to World Market yesterday. I always forget how much I love World Market! Where else can you find pillows, wine, Sriracha sauce, and jewelry? That’s right, they sell cute jewelry!

The jewelry selection at World Market is colorful, on trend, and totally affordable. I definitely recommend taking a trip next time you’re in need a long, dramatic necklace or delicate chandelier earrings.

Tip: the in-store selection seems to be larger and a bit trendier than their online section. And they often have pieces marked down in the store, so take a minute and sort through the clearance rack. Here are a few items I love:

Multi-Material Bangles, Set of 7 for $12.99

Gray and Pink Wood Bead Necklace for $19.99

Black Stones Gold Stretch Ring for $9.99

Novica Balinese Lace Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings for $33.49.

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