Nothing spices up a ho-hum outfit like jewelry. As a stylist, I always advise clients to invest in key, classic,quality pieces and get lost of jewelry to make it special. You can take jeans and a white tank and blazer from boring to bananas by adding a crazy statement necklace and cuff bracelet (but as a rule, never a statement necklace and any sort of large earring. No, no-too much.) While I simply ADORE Forever 21 and such places for dirt cheap bling, sometimes you want pieces on which the “gold” doesn’t rub off after four wears to reveal the cheap metal beneath it. I hate that. Cheap is only good when it looks quality.
Enter Ann Taylor’s spring jewelry line. Banana and J.Crew have it goin’ on already for sure, but I’ve seen their pieces on so many people it quickly becomes less special when three women in the room are wearing the sweet earrings you have on too. And for some reason, I don’t think people have completely come around yet to the amazing re-design at Ann Taylor. I think these simple but stunning, uber-chic pieces might pique your interest if the great new clothes haven’t.
I had fun putting together an outfit using a statement necklace reminiscent of one I saw on a girl in Paris. It’s amazing how crazy sexy a mens style dress shirt and baggy boyfriend jeans can look when paired with uber-feminine accessories like killer heels and pearls. This girl had it GOIN’ ON.
As much as I am loving the new Ann Taylor collection, something I don’t particularly love is that they use a lot of stones that are designed to look like diamonds. I wish they would not do that (everyone knows they’re fake) and just do gemstones!
Erin – another awesome post! I’m only concerned that your blog is costing me too much $$$, because I want to buy everything you post!! Have a great weekend!
i totally agree with sarah about the “diamonds”…there are so many gorgeous ways to use colored stones. killer outfit erin!
I love the first piece–bought a similar one at J.Crew last year and wore it to death–these pieces look great dressed up or down. Thanks for sharing!
I love Ann Taylor for work clothes and cute going-out outfits. It definitely has become a store I can consistently turn to for afforable, hip clothing.
Very cool about your best friend!
I agree with you! The new Ann taylor is fantastic! Some pieces I am in shock of…they’re fab! …and everyone is wearing alot of the collection from the crew and bananana. Anyhow— happy shopping.
I love those first few pieces.
When I was in a bridal party in November we were given a similar bracelet to wear. It looked great (if I do say so myself!)
Oh, what a chic outfit!! I love net-a-porter and ebay for vintage art deco & nouveau jewlery, you can get some AMAZING bargains!
Absolutely loved the first necklace and the coral coktail ring you posted!
I want to jump into that outfit right now! Love it!! Love the jewels too…great inspiration to kick off a weekend! Thanks for the ideas!
Ann Taylor really outdid itself lately with the jewelry. Even Ann Taylor Loft has gorgeous baubles!
I love it all, You have such a wonderful style sense and I so enjoy coming here every day just to see what you have posted. I purchased a fun large dark gray pearl bauble necklace at Christmas time from Ann Taylor and really enjoyed wearing it with jeans and a white shirt.Keep up the great work I love your blog. I just started blogging and I am having so much fun. On Fridays I am doing a Fancy Friday post and to day I showed some over the top shower heads, some with lots of bling,they are unreal,Nothing I would ever buy but fascinating none the less. Thank you for the eye candy,Kathysue
Love it! What a surprise from Ann Taylor