My love for iconic earring styles especially hoop earrings began when I was a preteen. My grandmother gave me my Christmas present that year, probably a sweater, and then she presented me with a smaller box. She said, "This is from your grandfather." I had never received a gift from just him before. I had a feeling it was really her but I opened up the tiny gift-wrapped box with its miniature bow and found a delicate pair of gold hoop earrings. I gasped. Then I immediately put the beautiful hoops on and never looked back. I wore them almost daily for the next 6-7 years until I became obsessed with wearing pearl studs. Courtesy @unsplash.com @gabrieldizzi Fast forward a few decades and I still own the original pair of hoop earrings but now I have an array of styles, widths, designs, … [Read more...]
Fall Jewelry Collections
Disclaimer: Please know this post is a sponsored partnership is between Nakturnal, and The Mummy Chronicles. Compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own. I don't wear a lot of jewelry in the summer months. I do however like to layer it in the fall and winter. Fall jewelry collections are out now and while I love a good statement ring the big hitters this season are amped up earrings. Earrings that Dangle and Entice We are still hanging with the tortoiseshell trend and I like it. Earrings are no exception. I love the addition of beads, thicker hoops and oblong shapes from Shopbop that dangle and swing. J.Crew has some gorgeous bejeweled studs that really add to a simple sweater and pair of jeans. It feels very excess and a bit 1980s in a good … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Jewelry with AUrate New York
I'm a no muss, no fuss kind of girl when it comes to my daily jewelry. Simple summer jewelry is where it is at for me. Once I got sick this past year I just didn't even want to think about bracelets, rings, or necklaces. I didn't want to feel anything dangling, hanging off me or even touching me. Then I found AUrate New York and that all changed. AUrate New York is all about gorgeous collections of pieces that stand behind their claims of selling fine jewelry without concessions. What does that mean? It means something really incredible for you mean and everyone. It means real gold, at a fair price, that is also ethically sourced, made right in NYC, and the company gives back to kids in need. The pieces are simple but beautiful. I didn't expect to like the product as much as … [Read more...]
Spring Jewelry Trends for 2018
Oversized Bee Ring is on trend for 2018. When it comes to jewelry trends I like to follow the old adage, "keep it simple". You get the idea. Jewelry trends overwhelm those who don't feel comfortable being too trendy or adding more than their everyday jewelry. I get it. That's why I picked three trends that are fairly classic and easy to incorporate into your most basic wardrobe staples. And remember jewelry is for having fun and adding a bit of sparkle, shine and breaking up the norm. Hoop Earrings That's right. They are back! Asymmetrical, oversized or with a tortoiseshell finish you cannot go wrong. The classic gold hoop in a variety of sizes never fails. Wear any hoops to dress up a simple sheet dress for a night out. Take that button down for the office and … [Read more...]