How I Wore It: Fiery Ombre Fringe Earrings

Earrings: By Love Designs | Tank Top: Aerie (similar)
Jeans: Old Navy | Sandals: Maurices (similar) | Purse: Thrifted (similar)

I'm typically a jewel tone girl when it comes to my personal style, so all these warm colors were a little out of my comfort zone! I paired the fiery ombre fringe earrings with a simple orange tank top, mom jeans, and "dressy" sandals and finished it all off with a vintage hip bag that I added a chain to. I know I was mixing black and brown with the addition of the purse, but I didn't care.

Feeling Elemental: Elements of Nature Earrings

Ocean Ombre Earrings | Fire Ombre Earrings | Green Ombre Earrings

I had a white to shades of blue ombre with sprinkles of gold design in my head while I was sick a couple of weeks ago. After days of ruminating over the design, and once I finally felt better, I was able to actually proceed with the ocean vibes earrings, and I love how they turned out!

As I was creating the first pair, I kept thinking about how cool the same design would look as a fiery red to orange to yellow ombre, so the fire fringe earrings came next. It was only natural, then, that earthy ombre earrings would follow next!

I'm still ruminating on what an air or wind pair might look like to make a complete four elements series, so stay tuned!

Fun Earrings for Your Spring and Summer 'Fits

Gummy Bear Earrings | Seashell Hoop Earrings

When I think of spring and summer outfits, I think of brightly colored tops, cutoff denim shorts, and accessories that are colorful and lightweight enough to wear all day.

I had these things in mind when designing these simple-but-fun hoop earrings featuring different charms in the middle. Going to a concert or festival? Gummy bear hoops are the perfect pairing to your look. Hanging at the beach or on a boat? Seashell earrings will complement your favorite suit and sunglasses. (Bonus, add a daisy chain eyeglass holder to your sunnies for even more fun with accessories!)

However you're spending your days, spring and summer accessories from By Love Designs can add a little extra delight!

How I Wore It: Blue and White Geometric Earrings

Earrings: By Love Designs | Top: Lulus | Shorts: Lulus
Bralette: Free People | Sandals: Amazon

I had a birthday party to go to that was at a dressy casual venue and outside on a humid spring day, so I needed an outfit that I would stay cool in while still looking cute. This lightweight sheer top fit the bill perfectly, and I layered a lacy bralette underneath it for some extra playfulness.

I had this outfit planned for this event and the blue geometric earrings design was actually inspired by the outfit!

Springing the Blues 2023

I did my biggest event ever this month with Springing the Blues! From March 31st through April 2nd I was set up at the Seawalk Pavilion alongside a ton of other vendors, and I had a great time.

I teamed up with #NoBrasNoStraws to split a booth (because vendor fees are a thing, and they can sometimes be high for those of us with smaller price points), and it was a great partnership. Tanner's brand, in her words, is about "freeing the nipple and saving the turtles" and is a cause I can totally get behind.



New jewels went to lots of new homes, with beaded fringe earrings and earrings chains being the most popular items. My inventory is now pretty severely depleted from the event, so I am working on getting restocked and then finding another big event to do!



Thank you to everyone who shopped with me, and I can't wait to do it again!

Shark Bites

Shark Tooth Beach Hoops
While these shark tooth earring hoops may look dainty and simple, they are quite the labor of love to make! Wire-wrapping teeny tiny shark teeth takes a lot of patience (which I do not have in unlimited supply), and the chain lengths on the bottom tooth in each hoop needed a few rounds of readjusting. But after some crossed eyes, restarts on wrapping, and maybe a little muttering under my breath, I have four new pairs of shark tooth hoops ready for your ears!

These teeth were all sourced here in Florida, so they are truly HOME and HAND made!

Five Faves Friday: Party Host Gifts

 

1. Summa Salts Seasoning | 2. Spoonful Bakery Treats
3. Makes Perfect Scents Candles | 4. By Love Designs Wine Glass Charms
5. Legacy Ale Works Craft Beer

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, gift giving is at the front of most everyone's minds. When doing your holiday shopping, don't forget to pick something up for friends or family who are hosting parties or dinners!

If the event you're attending is hosted by someone who loves to cook, herbs and spices from Summa Salts are a great choice -- and you may even get to reap the enjoyment of these products yourself if the host cooks with them for the party you're at! Attending a dinner but not much of a cook yourself? Order baked treats from Spoonful Bakery and show up with goodies that look adorable and taste amazing. Scented candles are always a great gift that the party host can use during the event and continue to enjoy after, and Makes Perfect Scents has a wide selection of scents, including fall and holiday ones that will get everyone in the festive spirit. Help your party host step up their tablescape game with cute wine glass charms, like these wintery snowflake ones, which also make great accessories for stemmed beer glasses which your Legacy Ale Works craft beer can be poured into!

Whatever get togethers you are attending this holiday season, don't show up empty handed! Buying party host gifts from local businesses not only ensures you have a great gift to bring, but also supports your local community.