a simple formula to wearing jewelry with any outfit

By Annie Lempke •  Updated: 10/23/15 •  4 min read

Jewelry is fun, there is no doubt about that. But do you ever feel like it’s hard to pair with what you’re wearing? Or you don’t have time to pre-plan your outfit the night before, you end up rushing out of the house without having time to find a necklace that matched? Having too many pieces of jewelry can make it tough to find what matches and what doesn’t. Let’s break down the basic pieces of jewelry you can have and two great places to buy them.

Let’s start with our 2 favorite places to buy jewelry from:

1. Noonday Collection

Nothing is better than spending money on a great product while helping women across the globe. Noonday makes it possible to do both. We obsessed with everything they sell. Their mission and their jewels scream perfect. Most things they have are easy to wear and in colors that are either neutral or easy to wear with neutral colored clothes. That makes it easy to keep for a long time and wear them often. If you love simple, classy, and timeless pieces (which I do) then you must visit their website to check them out.

2. Rocksbox

This is the latest and greatest of subscription services. It’s similar to having your own jewelry library at your disposal with no pressure to keep or buy unless you want to. For the monthly price, Rocksbox sends you 3 pieces of jewelry every month based on how you fill out their style survey or what you add to their wishlist. It is especially great if you don’t know what kind of jewelry you want to wear or if you are just starting to wear more. But, you do have to remember to mail it back when you want a new set. If you want to try it out, get a free month first! Use the code: anniebff17!

Here are 5 pieces of jewelry that are great to have in your line-up: 

1. Delicate short necklace

KS-N17-1the tiny twig This necklace should be your go-to everyday kind of piece. A lot of people that I know have a delicate necklace that means something special, which adds to the reason why they always have it on. Gold or silver is your best bet as you want it to match whatever you are wearing. You can wear it with the longer one, too!

2. Easy to wear studs

the tiny twig the tiny twig I think this is a great place to let some color in! Studs are perfect to put on where your hair is up or down. They are especially good for a day when you have an interview or a professional “adult” activity. They won’t get tangled up in your hair which is super important!

3. Simple bracelets

noonday simple bracelet simple-bracelet-from-rocksboxStackable bracelets are in right now, and I love it. Buying a few smaller, thinner bracelets gives you options when you want to wear a few together or just one for a very polished look. Ideally, I hope to have 3 of these that I like but you don’t have to buy them all together. Start with one and you can add ones that match when you find some you love!

 

4. Longer necklace

NE167HA-terracotta-rope-necklace-sthe tiny twigWearing a long necklace is my go-to move to dress up an outfit that feels a little too casual. Not to mention, you can layer some long necklaces on a fancy dress to dress it down. It can be one that is beaded all around or only that is a pendant. You are going to want one that can be worn in a few different scenarios, so chose one you LOVE! If you aren’t sure what you like, try Rocksbox and add a few to your wishlist!

 

5. Neutral-colored drop earrings

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We love eliminating stress, especially when it comes to getting dressed. If you need some inspiration for your closet, check out this post about the 10 Best Things to Add to Your Closet or the No Brainer Workshop!