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Treat Yourself: ear jackets under $35.

October 26, 2015

Good morning, my dears! We’re going to talk about one of my favorite jewelry wardrobe elements today: the ear jacket.

What is an ear jacket? An ear jacket is a decorative piece that you add onto an existing earring (usually by fitting it onto the back of a stud earring once the stud is in your ear).

Why are ear jackets awesome? Because they’re all it takes to transform every single earring you have into the potential of two completely different looks. They’re the perfect item for a treat on a budget: one purchase suddenly gives you dozens of new earring looks to try.

Here I am wearing a pair of pearl studs and a pair of opal studs along with a $22 pair of goldtone ear jackets from BaubleBar. The studs that came with these were obviously cheap and I gave them away; the ear jackets I regularly pair with diamonds and the compliments shower down on me.

All of my ear jackets are pretty cheap. This is for two reasons:

First, because of where they’re worn, ear jackets don’t experience much wear and it’s hard to get a close enough look at them to tell that they’re cheap.

Second: I’m not confident enough that I’ll want to wear my trendy ear jackets forever that I feel ready to invest much of my (currently minuscule) jewelry budget in fine ones.

Now that I’ve convinced you want some, I’ll show you some you can buy right now without feeling guilty.

I give you: ear jackets under $35.

Star ear jackets from Noir Jewelry’s Jem and the Holograms collection ($30).

BaubleBar’s Vertical Fang ear jackets ($32).

Tara May ear jackets by Benique, available in rose or yellow gold plated ($26).

Capwell + Co’s Socialite ear jackets in black onyx ($35).

Triangulum Jacket earrings from BaubleBar, in both black and gold ($32).

BaubleBar has a rewards program and offers frequent coupon codes. If you like something of theirs, be sure sign up for their email list and check eBates to see if you can save a little money. Also check out their earring combo deal, Play By Ear.

Want more affordable bling? Check out my Amazon Treat Yourself store anytime for an ever-rotating selection of pretties under $300.

Treat Yourself: workday necklaces under $100.

September 7, 2015

Happy Labor Day, darlings!

I was having lunch the other day with a dear friend who recently started a new job. I was telling her she should use some of her new salary to buy herself some fabulous jewelry (because I am a good influence at all times) and she said “Actually, what I really need is work necklaces.”

My friend has a string of classic pearls she wears almost every day, and she said she wished she had more necklaces “like her pearls but that weren’t pearls. For work.” She travels a lot, so these workday necklaces need to be versatile, classy, and professional enough for an office in any zipcode.

Challenge accepted.

The Franklin necklace by Melinda Maria ($58). On sale from $118! If you sign up for their emails, you get %15% off.

I’m going to give you more options than usual here, because it’s Labor Day weekend and everything is on sale!!! Ideal TREAT YOURSELF conditions. It does mean that some of these prices will be going back up…so don’t snooze.

Majorica multi-colored pearl necklace in sterling silver ($99.55). They’re still pearls, but very different pearls. Get another 25% off with code “EXTRA25OFF” and 3% cash back if you use Ebates.

The Fiona Pod necklace in gold by Melinda Maria ($99). This 22 inch beauty is perfect for layering or solo wear. It’s on sale from $198, and you can get another 15% off by signing up for emails.

Kate Spade New York “Give It A Swirl” twisted bead necklace in lilac ($52.21). For when you want to throw on a pop of color. Plus: 25% off with code “EXTRA25OFF” and 3% cash back through Ebates.

Piper Strand silver link necklace ($26). I have this in gold, and I wear it all the time. So good on patterned dresses. It’s on sale from $36, and you can get an extra 20% off with “SWEET20.”

The Tessa Necklace by Melinda Maria, with labrodorite in gold ($98). I love this one. And did I mention Melinda Maria’s 15% email signup bonus is for one order, not one item?

A quick word about Ebates, since I mentioned it a few times: I do get a small bonus if you sign up through my Ebates link. You will too, if you sign up and then recommend a friend. But I really do think it’s great. I’ve been using it for all my online shopping for 7 years and, according to my account history, I’ve gotten more than $800 back.

Want more affordable bling? Check out my Amazon Treat Yourself store anytime for an ever-rotating selection of pretties under $300.

Benique: delicate sparkles under $40 + GIVEAWAY.

August 21, 2015

Good morning, my darlings!

I can’t believe it’s almost the end of August, can you? This is the time of year when my mind wanders to leather boots, long-sleeved dresses, and comfy layering sweaters. I don’t know about you, but the change of seasons always makes me feel like shopping. My budget’s pretty small right now after a move, a wedding, and a job change…but thankfully, my new find has me covered.

Benique is a fabulous fashion jewelry brand dedicated to bringing jewelry lovers a line of exciting, high-quality designs at guilt-free prices.

In other words: Benique is the fashion jewelry brand you have been waiting for. By using materials like 925 silver, stainless steel, or brass; with 14k gold plating; Benique is able to offer fresh, fashion-forward pieces at prices that rarely hit $40.

I had four items in my cart after just a few minutes browsing Benique’s website. It’s a goldmine of just the kind of versatile, interesting fashion jewelry that is any bling-loving lady’s non-bank account busting dream. So many pieces that would go with everything, and each one of them the kind of delicate but eye-catching touch that I’m such a fan of in my everyday wardrobe.

Also – and you know me well enough by now to know how exciting this is to me – Benique offers free shipping and free returns. Always.

Enough talk. Let me show you.

How sexy is this sleek sideways “A”? Paging all Annas, Alisons, Amys, Alexs, and other lucky beginning-of-the-alphabet ladies.

If it’s firepower you’re after, these seriously sparkling flower studs have what you need. There’s such a fun retro feel to these.

This is one of my favorite of Benique’s rings, and a great example of what I tend of love about all of their pieces. Simple at first glance, this piece has a lot going for it: sleek gold plating, an open cuff design, interesting asymmetry, good texture and weight. Sign me up.

This is the necklace I’m going to buy for myself with the coupon code at the end of the post (oh yes. Stay tuned). I had a piece a little bit like this years ago and I’ve been dying to find something similar since that broke – its slight sparkle and interesting geometric shape made it an amazing addition to almost anything.

Here are some of the other Benique rings that caught my eye. So many interesting options to choose from!

Looking to start an arm party? Right this way, please. You’ll find all you need and more.

Now, I promised a GIVEAWAY up there in the title, didn’t I? Here you go:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

(Please note that this giveaway is US-only.)

I have even more good news for you, my dears. Benique sent over a special offer for Diamonds in the Library readers. See below for details on how every single one of you can end up with a free pair of earrings!

All entrants can get a free pair of I Carry Your Heart Studs with any purchase. To redeem, add the items for purchase and the earrings to the shopping cart, and use code ‘BEAUTIFUL’ at checkout.

Hurry, this offer is only valid with limited quantity!

This post is brought to you by Benique.

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