Datter Industries Cat Face Ring

 Picked this bad boy up at Renegade to share with my mom (AKA she bought it, I will borrow).
meow, meow.

[ datter industries cat face ring ]

Catbird Tomboy and Classic Hammered Frist Knuckle Rings

Knuckle rings make it hard to open my water bottle, but I'll suffer from dehydration for fashion.

[ tomboy first knuckle ring // classic hammered first knuckle ring ]

I've been dying for some catbird stacking rings for years -- I've drooled at them in the flesh at their Brooklyn shop and spent way too much time pinning them late at night. But alas, I never took the plunge. I've always held back because A. they are pricey and B. I never know what sizes to get for knuckle rings. Problem solved. The rings went on sale recently, a rare occurrence, so I jumped at the opportunity. I threw caution to the wind and guessed at what sizes I would need (I was actually pretty accurate thanks to a googling website that allowed me to measure my Datter Industries knuckle ring for comparison). I ended up with 2 Tomboy First Knuckle Rings and 3 Classic Hammered First Knuckle Rings (plus a free tote!).

Aurelie Bidermann Open Cobs Wheat Ring

One of my favorite blogs/people to pretend I'm IRL friends with in a delusional, internet loser sort of way is Carlye of Awkward City. Not only does she do my VERY favorite GIRLS recaps, but every once in a while she will post a juicy money saving/extreme couponing tidbit. And you KNOW my exploitative little heart loves those... first, how to get tons of stuff for under $10 from Bumble & Bumble's website during Cyber Monday; and most recently, the heads up that Moda Operandi was essentially giving away $100 credit with no fine print. Enough said.

I browsed and browsed the site, looking for anything under $100 I could swing for free; but ended up settling with this gorgeous Aurelie Bidermann ring for a mere $20 -- no tax, no shipping costs, no a penny over $20! It came a few days later, wrapped in the most extravagant packaging (thank you Moda Operandi!), and I have never been prouder of an extreme couponing buy. Muahaha!!

Exhibit A: Savings.

Exhibit B: Beautiful.

 
Exhibit C: Instagram gorgeousness.

Sterling Silver Stacked Rings

An accessory staple for me.

I bought mine a few years back from SecretCharm on Etsy for about $70 for the stack of nine bands. Technically, my mom bought them for me as a gift -- she actually discovered them first for herself. I complimented her, "borrowed" them a couple of times and got yelled at for it, and then ultimately asked her to get me some as well. [ Note: She is VERY proud of this fact, since I am typically the one improving her wardrobe. Hi Mom! Thanks! ]

There are tons of different styles, colors, etc.. available there -- my mom also has some textured bands -- but I prefer silver because of my skin tone. However, I have had my eye on the gold ones for a while, so... never say never (sang like Justin Beiber because I'm kinda into him right now and only somewhat ashamed about it).

Click here to see another way I love to wear em.

Apartment Spotlight: My Jewelry

I took over part of the top of Ryan's dresser (sorry I'm not sorry) with some of my rings, watches, earrings, and bracelets. I also nailed all my necklaces to the wall above the same dresser. It's so nice to have jewelry out in the open. If things are tucked away in drawers, I have a hard time getting my creative juices flowing. I feel that having all my options on display makes getting dressed a more fun, creative, and inspiring activity.

Elephantine Libra Ring

Thank you Rachel @ Elephantine! It felt like getting a present from a friend, except that I paid for it. ;)

 

WANT: Elephantine Libra Ring

While I love chunky statement jewelry, there is something about subtlety of a tiny, thin ring. Subtle jewelry can make an outfit just as easily as a chunky statement necklace or ring. I think these rings (which come in both silver and gold) from Elephantine are really beautiful in the most simple way.

WANT: Odette Jewelry

Odette Jewelry makes some gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous pieces.

[ images via Odette ]

Shop Spotlight: By Boe

By Boe makes beautiful, simple, clean jewelry that I have been drooling over for a while now.

Aren't you just dying inside, just a little? So gorgeous!