everyday sparkle

I got this idea after reading Cup of Jo's "Beauty Uniform" series. A few weeks back, she featured the incredible, effortlessly beautiful Anne Serrano-McClain who is the founder of MCMC, a fragrance company she started in Brooklyn. Anne talked about her favorite hair, make up, skincare and fragrance products, and then went on to describe the jewelry she never takes off. Since I don't have a beauty uniform (my makeup and skin care change daily), I thought we could talk about the sparkly little joys in life. Here are the six pieces that go everywhere with me...

Minoux Tiny Bar Necklace ($49): There is no necklace quite like this. I've seen imitations, but if you're looking for a strong yet dainty bar necklace, this is the only one you should spend your money on. I wear this in the shower and to bed every night, and it's easily held its shape and maintained its shine.

Nadine Jewelry Smooth Stacking Rings (starting at $17): I have both a rose gold and a yellow gold midi ring stacked on my ring finger, and a silver ring slipped onto my thumb. I purchased these rings with my Tiny Bar Necklace in June of 2014, and I've never taken them off. Like the Tiny Bar Necklace, they've maintained their integrity through countless showers and hand washings.

David Yurman 11 mm Onyx & Diamond Albion Ring ($900): My parents bought this for me as a college graduation present, and I remember to slip it on every single morning. While I absolutely adore this, if you're in the market for a Yurman ring, I suggest getting the smaller 7mm Albion ring as this is extremely unforgiving if/when your fingers swell.

Michael Kors MK5410 Bel Air Chronograph Blue Dial Watch (on sale!): This was an impulse buy one afternoon while I was studying for the Bar exam, but I don't regret it at all. It made me feel better then (retail therapy, ftw) and its still an every day staple almost two years later, even if its poor little face is beat to hell.


I'm always in the market for dainty pieces to layer together, so please leave links to your favorite sellers or jewelers in the comments!