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!

a week in the life of my iphone

@toneitup's nonsensical but hilarious Instagram post.

Where are your legs, Kirby?

A terrifying Easter bunny picture I found in my baby book.

Weekend plans.

"Working" from bed.

Running into one of my favorite YouTubers, DannaAnn, at Ulta. (Super cool bang middle part, Court.)

links i love

Kanye, you forgot to Kanye!

The 150 best bars in America. Anvil in Houston made the list, as did one of my all-time favorite bars, The Carousel Bar in New Orleans.

Tumblr users explain nature. I had huge tears rolling down my face at 10.

I think it's safe to say that the boyfriend and I have come to terms with the fact that we will annoy the shit out of each other on and off for the rest of our lives. And that's okay.

The sleepyti.me bedtime calculator.

@unforettable.

A singer using the Speech Jammer app during a performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You." (Insert crying laughing emoji here.)

Fettuccine with brown butter asparagus and parmesan fonduta.

A big-screen portrayal of the Notorious RBG is in the works.

Why yes, I would love for someone to buy my groceries for me and then drop them off on my doorstep.

swoon.