Category — Jewelry

Marisel…who even created her own Polyvore set with the outfit she would wear with this necklace, check it out here. Marisel, please contact me with your address so I can ship you the necklace. For everyone who entered, make sure to check out the blog next week because we are going to be having another fabulous giveaway you are going to want to win! Have a great weekend. xx, tb

I hate Mondays…actually, my liver hates them. This Monday is brought to you by this arrow necklace look for less for those of you who want to imply that you are on the straight and narrow. I’ll stick to handcuffs or something…

1. Jennifer Zeuner Horizontal Arrow Necklace – $143

2. Jules Smith Marrakesh Cupid Necklace – $50

As the classic SATC conversation goes within a circle of girlfriends I always agree that I am more of a ‘Carrie’. Mainly because I’m a writer, wear quirky clothing and attempt to be witty (luckily I have no Mr.Big in my life). Like Carrie I also have a penchant for nameplate jewelry and am currently OBSESSED with these initial stacking rings. Catbird has them in gold for $92 a piece but I found an artist on Etsy who creates similar rings for under $50 each. Spell out your initials or an acronym for a fraction of the cost and share your letters below!

Alphabet Rings – $92 (each)

Initial Stacking Rings – $45 (each)

I don’t care if it’s real gold, has diamonds and the skulls sing to you; I am not paying $3,000 for a bangle with two skulls. Not happening. There are a few similar options out there in the hundreds but this Emily Elizabeth open skull bangle is the least expensive option at $65. Happy Tuesday!

DIANE KORDAS Skull 18-karat rose gold diamond bangle – $2,995

Emily Elizabeth JewelrySkull Open Bangle – $65

If you love the look of Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 jewelry line but don’t have the budget for the real designer pieces let me introduce you to my new bff Frock Candy, a store dedicated to carrying the latest trends at affordable prices. Celebrate your inner bohemian hipster style with the House of Harlow 1960 looks you love for $20 or less.

1. Lineal Triangle Necklace – $14

2. Chevron Insignia Necklace – $18

3. Marry the Night Starburst Oval Necklace – $20

I hope everyone had as great of a Fourth of July weekend as I did! Now that I have returned to civilization I need to catch up on my emails, messages and fave reality shows. While I’m getting back on track (and detoxing) let’s revisit the O.C. Housewives reunion show one last time to get the ladies’ earring bling on a budget.

The LFL:

Kris Stella White Stone Drop Earrings – $150

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The LFL:

Rhinestone Teardrop Earrings – $7

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The LFL:

Double Marquise Dangling Earrings – $66

{images via BravoTV.com}

In addition to friendship bracelets, bangles are really having a moment right now. So is pyramid jewelry. Combine the two and you get the perfect bracelet that borders on edgy without being too punk rock. But why pay hundreds of dollars for wrist candy when you can drop just $13 and look just as fabulous? Sounds like a no-brainer to me. Happy hump day! xoxo, tb

P.S. Don’t forget to enter my Bachelorette giveaway! Click here to win a personalized hand stamped necklace like Ashley’s.

The Real:

Kenneth Jay Lane Pyramid Cuff – $215

The Steal:

Lacquered Pyramid Bracelet – $8

Update: Congrats to Kristin for winning the hand stamped necklace with “K” and Skipper for her crazy pup!

It seems like all of the Bachelorettes wear hand stamped necklaces proclaiming who they love, whether it is their child or latest guy they’ve fallen for. Ashley Hebert is the latest Bach to jump on the hand-stamped necklace train and luckily for us a designer on Etsy {HammeringRedHead} decided to create an inspired look for half the cost.

To make this Friday even more fabulous, HammeringRedHead designer Melanie has jumped on board to offer a giveaway of the exact handstamped necklace. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below telling us what initial/name you want on your handstamped necklace! Plus, you get an extra entry for liking Hammering Redhead on Facebook so show some love in between stalking your latest crush.

{contest closes July 1, 5pm EST)

Happy Friday budgetistas! xoxo, tb

Perfectly Imperfect Handstamped Disc Necklace by HammeringRedHead

Etsy – $55

Tonight’s Bachelorette will be filled with: Ashley obsessing over Bentley, boy bonding and more oversized off-shoulder shirts than we can count. It’s times like this when I miss Emily Maynard; bandage dresses, fake tan, Loubs and all. sigh. Just like the Bachelorette guys I guess we have to settle for now and steal Ashley’s best looks from tonight for less. The upside? At least we don’t have to pretend to be interested in her.

Want a LFL from Ashley? Share it.

Ashley’s Black Off Shoulder Romper:

The LFL:

Off Shoulder Knit Romper – $29

Ashley’s Multi Circle Dangle Earrings from group date:

Real and Steal: Penelope G “Emma” earrings – $24

Ashley’s Tear Drop Earrings:

The Look for Less:

Penelope G “Janis” Earrings – $36

Ashley’s Black Bustier Dress:

The Look for Less:

ASOS Rare Pleated Bandeau Chiffon Dress – $94

Leatherette Bow Belt – $4

Ashley’s Sheer Blouse from preview:

The Look for Less:

Forever21 Cute Lightweight Shirt – $13.80

{images: ABC.com}

I remember lazy summer camps days at the YMCA when me and my friends would braid friendship bracelets on clipboards to pass the day. If I recall correctly I think I charged the other kids for my creations so I was a bit of a hustler at the age of 9. Well the friendship bracelet has come back in a big way and are selling for more than they are worth. Luckily, the gals over at Honestly…WTF (how great is that name?) came up with an A-mazing tutorial so that you can make you and your friends the hip-again bracelets on a budget.

DIY Friendship Bracelet Tutorial

{image via Honestly…WTF}