by Nicole
I’ll admit that this trend leaves me wondering, “Will brooches make a comeback too?”
by NicoleI have to say, I absolutely love the increase in the quirky pin trend lately. As a child, I used to collect pins, some of them were my grandmother’s and others were gifts or discovered cheap thrills at thrift stores. However, I never knew what to do with them. The only time I creatively used the pins was when I stuck them on a baseball cap for crazy hat day at camp. (If you thought for a minute that it would look cute and trendy then I’ll just tell you now that it was really uncomfortable to wear. Don’t incorporate pins that way.) Yet, now everywhere I look, I see little pins on the lapels of jackets, on the pockets of the shirts, occasionally on the front pocket of a pair of jeans. They add a humorous, engaging element to an outfit. They are a simple and affordable accessory that can make someone smile and laugh or start a conversation. Now my silly childhood pin collection has purpose. I’ll admit that this trend leaves me wondering, “Will brooches make a comeback too?”
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by Claire StarA while back, I wrote about my search for a pair of simple gold earrings. I wanted something small and comfortable that wouldn’t draw too much attention. I’m happy to say I’ve found a pair I love. They’re little handmade gold staple studs from the beautiful shop Catbird in Brooklyn. Despite their delicate design, I’m impressed by this little studs’ sturdiness. I’ve even worn them in the crashing waves of the Atlantic!
Do you like to wear the same pieces of jewelry day after day? I seem to stick to the same trusty pieces, but Nicole likes mixing up her rings on a daily basis. // photo by Nicole Jordan Tags: by Claire, Jewelry, New York, Our Uniform, Style by Claire StarNicole and I have been on the hunt the last few months for a pair of pretty and delicate earrings we can wear every day. Not only do we want them to be beautiful, we’d also like them to be ethically made. Here are twelve pairs to dream about. Above, from left to right: tiny champagne diamonds, diamond bars, emeralds, gold hearts, baguette diamonds, and hexagon studs. Above, from left to right: diamond trio, tourmaline teardrops, ruby discs, pearl baskets, gold staples, and sapphire trio.
// Top photo by General Store. Graphic design by Claire Star. Tags: by Claire, Jewelry, Our Uniform, Style by Claire StarSometimes I have days where I let my mind wander and imagine a different life. Maybe I live by the beach and have become one with nature, or, in another dream world, I live in Paris and wear fabulous coats and scarves every day. A girl can dream.
Back in reality, I’ve come to realize that I will sooner own a pretty piece of jewelry than become a backpacking enthusiast (I do love REI, for the record, I’m a Seattleite it can’t be helped). So, for the day that I inherit a small fortune, here are some pretty pieces of jewelry from the Brooklyn, NY shop Mociun. Each has an abstract element and could be worn every day, and I love that the materials are recycled and ethically sourced as much as possible. |
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