half-circle backpack

half-circle backpack in cubic, olive, & busy floral

There are countless jewels at Kate Spade Saturday, but the piece I'm drawn to most is the Half-Circle Backpack. It's cute in every pattern, playful yet classy, and has just enough of a retro feel to make it a long-lasting piece. I'm just not sure how to pick a pattern. Did I mention it converts into a cross-body?

half-circle backpack in small squares

the only diamond i'd want

I wear a pair of diamond earrings daily because they were my grandmothers, but aside from that I've never been a big fan of diamonds. I think Stefanie Sheehan's simple and beautiful take on the concept of a diamond ring is the perfect substitute.

gold diamond shape ring

the perfect spring shoe

As I look outside at the snow falling, I can't help but dream about warmer weather... and these perfect shoes. I've already planned so many outfits to wear them with, even though I haven't bought them yet.

splendid nickerie natural

striped flicker scout

striped flicker scout

There are probably only so many Kate Spade bags that I need to own, but the second this one goes on sale, I will be purchasing it.

cork city bangle

cork city bangle

Typically bangles are not my preferred piece of jewelry because I feel like you have to wear more than one and then they make a lot of noise clanking into each other. I can only imagine what that would sound like in a quite library. But anyway, I'm really loving this Kate Spade bangle and the contrast between the cork and the gold. The use of such an unexpected material adds interest to the piece. 

confetti ring

I have a really hard time remembering to put jewelry on every morning and when it comes to rings, I usually end up taking them off at some point throughout the day. But I feel like this ring from Twinklebird is one of those staple pieces that you could wear everyday and never get sick of. Like a pair of diamond studs or a simple chain necklace. It makes a statement without being big and bulky, and as Christine from Twinklebird says, "you only need one confetti to remember the party."

confetti ring by twinklebird

sunglasses

1. gayla from kate spade 2. uo south of 5th cat eye sunglasses from urban outfitters 3. the original wood veneer sunglasses from tumbleweeds 4. sunny day shades from madewell 5. selima sun for j.crew belle sunglasses from j.crew 6. dylan sunglasses from fred flare

little black flats

1. kingdom by steve madden 2. abby by diane von furstenberg 3. the polka-dot sidewalk skimmer by madewell 4. emilia by calvin klein 5. belt ballet flat by attilio giusti leombruni

matte nails

Beauty products are not something that I usually spend very much money on, but let me tell you, this nail polish was worth every penny. I like shiny things just as much as anybody else, but there is just something sleek and modern about a matte finish. And so, let me introduce you to Mat Top Coat by Chanel. Paint a coat of it over any other color of nail polish and you get a stunning matte finish almost instantly.
























Inspired by the bottle itself, I decided to try it out with black nail polish. You can really see the difference in the before and after photos below. In the future I think it would look extra fancy if I only painted the top coat over half of the nail, really showing off the difference in texture. Or maybe it would look interesting over a glittery nail polish. Oh how the possibilities are endless.

featured: hug a porcupine on etsy

Sure a mini rabbit brooch would be cute, maybe just as cute as an origami rabbit, but together they become possibly the cutest pin I have discovered in a while. Since we've had a very little amount of snow here in Michigan, I'm imagining a long winter that extends into the spring and therefore I can justify more accessories for my winter coat. Hug a Porcupine's wears are just too adorable to pass up.

rabbit origami pin

ice cream origami pin

fox origami pin

pig origami pin

featured: so little time co. on etsy





ice-cream brooch



Now that the weather here in Michigan is starting to turn a little cooler (and I've had to break out the winter coat for my morning walk to work), I've begun searching for a new brooch to spice up my otherwise bland gray coat. That's how I stumbled upon So Little Time Co. Their minimalist, yet nostalgic designs evoke a smile while still remaining unique and stylish. 

I think I may have to get one of their lockets too.



wooden locket - lines



michelle williams

more at the electric

pocky earrings

pocky earrings by mishibu

While I love the idea of the "geekery" section on etsy, I typcally wouldn't actually wear any of the items that are usually featured there. 

The beauty of these pocky earrings by mishibu, however, is that for many, they are just another pair of dangling earrings. In that way, you don't have to wear them with your favorite Zelda t-shirt, but could actually wear them with a cute summer dress or out to dinner with friends.

hello, stud

1. riveted diamond posts at anthropologie 2. coal geo earrings by a merry mishap 3. mint tea mini hearts at fredflare 4.colored pencil ear studs by huiyi tan 5. recycled skateboard mini skinny stud earrings by all deck'd out 6. gold vintage seashell studs by diament jewelry

featured: tsurubride on etsy

silver elephant purse

gold hedgehog purse

teal alligator purse

While I tend to wear pretty plain clothes most of the time, I feel like accessories are where you should be able to have some fun. That's exactly why tsurubride's shop on etsy is so fantastic. These bags act as great conversation starters and are sure to get you excited about going out.