MINOUX: A LITTLE CIRCLE OF STYLE

Today was one of those days... woke up and dashed off to the DMV to replace my license (lost last weekend when it flew off the boat and into the lake!), ran home to meet up with my sister so I could speed her to the airport, back home for a quick lunch, then off to an eye appointment (horrible vision is a great excuse for new glasses!). And somewhere in there, I managed to style up this gorgeous little necklace...

Just one of the very chic pieces at Minoux, sent to a circle of bloggers this week for us to all style up differently! I love seeing how everyone is doing it up differently. I thought I'd style something I could plan to wear in Austin this weekend, and this ensemble will definitely be packed!

Each blogger chose from a similar style that comes in different sizes and metals. The large pyramid caught my eye with its mix of gold and silver - the perfect size to be noticed, but small enough to still feel delicate. Plus... well, she hangs just right if you ask me. Sometimes a simple necklace is all you need for a little sex appeal (nuff said?).

To check out how all the other gals are doing it... click on through!

Monday - my style pill and honey kennedy
Tuesday - i am a greedy girl (love her!)
Wednesday - me, and you're already here, so thanks for stopping by!
Thursday - where the lovely things are
Friday - apartment 34 (my girl!) and squid

How would you wear it?? 

*what i'm wearing: dress anthropologie, denim jacket h&m, gold belt banana republic, gold sandals f21, necklace minoux

GLOBAL STYLE: BROOK&LYN

Hello lovelies! Cristina from Fuji Files with a bit of Global Style for you to add to your Christmas wish lists. Mimi Jung, founder of Brook&Lyn, is a New York fashion blogger, boutique owner, and stylist. Now, luckily for us, she is adding jewelry designer to that awe-inspiring list of credentials!
Mimi's jewelry collection, Surrounded, was inspired on a recent trip to Hong Kong where she discovered beautiful agate slabs in a small stone shop.

The name 'Surrounded' is an homage to the stone and the process of creating each piece. As you can see the center of each stone is surrounded by concentric rings in varying shape and color. These rings are echoed in the hand-made crochet ring around each stone, and the entire piece is then surrounded by rope.

I love their versatility! I have a weakness for clothing and accessories that can be worn in various ways. 

Reason number two for adding these to the Christmas list: they can transform an entire look. One necklace can take a typical T-shirt or maxi dress to full fledged fashionista. Need styling ideas? I love browsing at Mimi's blog for inspiration (and for picturing the countless ways I could work this into my wardrobe!)

This collection is right on trend with a unique twist, and is just the thing to breathe new life to well-worn outfits. What more could you ask for in an accessory?

*images via brook&lyn