Jewelmint Classic Cinema Bracelet Review!

Jewelmint Classic Cinema Bracelet

Jewelmint Classic Cinema Bracelet is a new spin on the Cinema Americano Bracelet. It's the same design, but for July, the new version was released in silver.

The bracelet is a mixture of curb and cable links with two textured links that give this bracelet a bit of style. The bracelet measures 7 1/2".

I love the gaudy, chunky chain trend, so when I saw this bracelet in my July showroom, I thought it'd be a perfect everyday piece. You may have noticed that I skipped June, because I really didn't see anything I liked. But I actually liked a few items this month, and I ended up deciding on one that I thought I could get the most use out of/the most practical.

Needless to say, I received it in the mail today and wasn't too satisfied with it. Had I saw the bracelet in person, I would have chosen something else.

The weight of the piece is nice - it's not heavy, but it's not ultra-lightweight. It's well-made, and the links are attached very sturdy. The clasp is also very sturdy.

It's not a shiny silver, but it's not grungy/oxidized . It looks a lot like dull, stainless steel.

Wearing the Classic Cinema Bracelet mixed with other bracelets (H&M)

Jewelmint Cinema Americano Bracelet

Photo Credit: Luuux

You might like the lackluster finish of the bracelet, but I think it's one of the reasons that this bracelet doesn't do much for me. The bracelet itself is a very simple design and combined with the matte finish, it's really nothing unique. If there were a few rhinestones on the textured links, I think it really could have added something to this bracelet, or made it a shinier finish.

I think this bracelet is much prettier in gold (from photos, at least). In the photo borrowed above, the person had two of the bracelets stacked, and I think it looks really nice.

It works well on it's own, but I think it looks best when layered. I think it looks pretty cool when different textures and finishes are layered, so wearing it in conjunction with shiny bracelets, a watch, etc, makes this bracelet stand out a bit more.

The bracelet feels comfortable on my wrist, and the links don't seem to dig into my skin at all. It's a very nice fit.

Overall, I'm pretty neutral on this bracelet, but that's my opinion only! Let me know what you think!

The Round-Up

Pros:

• Sturdy, well made.
• Comfortable on my wrist.
• Looks nice when layered.
• A good, everyday piece.

Cons:

• Very plain - which is fine, but it doesn't make a statement, and looks very dull.
• Looks cheap on my wrist when worn alone. 
• Has no "wow" factor - wouldn't qualify as a statement piece.

My cons are based on the price tag. I don't think this bracelet is horrible, but I don't think it's worth the price. Bear in mind this is my opinion only. You may love this bracelet and think I'm nuts. I do own a handful of Jewelmint pieces, so I can distinguish the good and the bad (quality and visual appeal). They do have very nice items, but I believe it's a hit or miss.

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Jewelmint Persephone Pendant Review with Lots of Photos!

Jewelmint Persephone Pendant

Alright, Jewelmint time of the month y'all!

I wasn't too crazy about the February selection of Jewelmint jewelry. I was hoping for cuter items in spirit of Valentine's Day (even though I'm 23, I still love anything heart shaped). None of the items were really of my taste. I suppose that's better for my wallet, though!

There was one item that struck my interest, and that is the Persephone Pendant. I'm kind of a sucker for little trinkets, mini bottles - anything miniature, really, so this perfume bottle pendant was totally my taste. Although the shape of the bottle kind of resembles a flask, and I'm hoping I won't be mistaken for an alcoholic.

Wrapped around the pendant is an adorable flower design (daisies?) which is perfectly suited for Spring. The cap of the bottle has a little white stone (plastic), which is a nice little touch of detail. The silver coloring is oxidized like many of Jewelmint's pieces to give off an aged/vintage appearance. The chain is 30" in length, and lays right below my chest.

Jewelmint Persephone Pendant

I apologize in advance for the overflow of photos, but I took so many! I think it's a nice to see the fine details of an item before purchasing it, especially if you're limited to purchasing the item online.

 

The piece is dainty, but it does have a little bit of weight to it (which I like in any piece of jewelry). It definitely feels like a quality piece.

Left: Me wearing the Persephone Pendant, Right: Photo from the Jewelmint website

I think it's a really fun necklace, and doesn't require much thought when it comes to pairing it with the right outfit. It's one of those items you can just toss on and be out the door.

This piece, and every other piece of jewelry retails for $29.99 (with free shipping) at Jewelmint.com.

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Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday! Is it seriously one day away from being Friday? I swear, I felt like it was just Friday and everyone was posting their #FF's on Twitter. 

Zara Haul! (plus a small rant)

Hey Everyone!

The weekend is here already - I can't believe where the time goes. I've been super busy lately, as February is always a busy month! There's George's birthday (the big 30!!! woohoo!), Valentine's Day and our Anniversary (6 years!) all very close together. So, I have lots of planning to do, with very little time!

I've had several e-mails already for guest posting, and haven't had the chance to get back to them yet. But, I will get back to any unanswered e-mails by Monday.

In other news, I wanted to mention that I think it's official that I'm boycotting purchasing Essie polishes, unless I come across a ridiculously unique shade. For my Valentine's Day themed nails yesterday, I already have chips on every finger. It's one of those polishes where you'll look down at your hands randomly and find that the polish completely peeled off a nail. My mom used the same polish and the same thing happened to her. I mean, that can happen with any polish, but every Essie polish I have is either too thin (streaks galore) or too thick and gunky (like I left it in my car in 90 degree heat). I think I'm going to stick with OPI from now on.

Anyways, onto my haul!

Zara had an amazing sale for January, and I literally went nuts. Everything was an incredible deal, but I wish I spotted the sale earlier so I could have caught some extra goodies!

I purchased three pairs of shoes; one pair of knee-high boots, one pair of ankle boots and one pair of peep-toe heels.

I'm in crazy love with the ankle boots. The leather is so soft, and they just look so classy. They had them in black as well, but I was too late, and they all sold out!

I also purchased two bags that I've been wanting all winter. They were reduced to $39.99 each, and they're both real leather! 

The leopard print bag is huge and really structured. I think I'll be using as a briefcase, rather than a handbag. I've seen it on several fashion bloggers and I think it's such a chic accessory.

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I didn't get too many items of clothing, as most of it was picked over. I did manage to get a really cute black blazer and a long grey sweater with elbow patches. The blazer was around $40, and the sweater was only $20.

Lastly, I got this gorgeous teal scarf with matching sequins. I've been wearing a lot of black lately, so I thought this would add a nice pop of color to my outfit! It was only around $9.

That about sums it up for my haul - I'm so happy with everything, especially the shoes and bags. Zara has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop! I've found myself checking their site almost every day.

Hope you all have a terrific weekend!

Talk to you soon!

xoxox

Jewelmint Silver Swan Bracelet Review + 70% OFF your Jewelmint Purchase!

Jewelmint Silver Swan Bracelet

I boarded the Jewelmint bandwagon back in September, and although I'm not obsessed, I have found a piece here and there that I liked. I've posted about Jewelmint a couple of times before (Ever Frost Ring and Here To Eternity Set) showing you my monthly selection. I skipped October, but for the month of November I chose The Silver Swan Bracelet.

I was interested in The Golden Goose Bracelet for a while, which is the same exact bracelet in gold, but I ended up passing on it in the long run. But, when I saw that they launched a silver edition, I figured I could get much more use out of it since I've been wearing mostly silver as of lately.

The Golden Goose Bracelet, 2nd from the left. (Photo Credit)

I love fashion jewelry with a bit of an edge, and to add to my spike addiction, these so-called "diamond shaped castings" look a lot like spikes. There are seven castings in total, with one of them being covering in shiny crystals. I think the one casting with the crystals is what really makes this piece unique, inviting and it also adds a touch of femininity to an edgy piece of jewelry.

The silver isn't your average silver, so it may be something you love or hate. It's actually a pale, frosted silver overlay - almost like a white silver. I'm not sure which silver I prefer, but I do like how it stands out when paired with other silver jewelry.

It looks great when worn alone, and it's also a good layering piece. You can toss in a bunch of different metals - charcoal, silver, gold, rose gold, etc. You don't necessarily have to match them up.

Left: Worn Alone, Right: Layered

I usually wear it alone, or with a silver and white watch, but I've also layered it with a thick, silver curb chain bracelet and a pearl bracelet. The curb chain is masculine/edgy and the pearl bracelet is girly and feminine.

The quality seems fine, It's definitely not comparable to Forever 21 for those wondering. It's pretty lightweight, but it does have a little weight to it. I've read a past review/complaint with the Golden Goose Bracelet, where the frosted overlay was actually scratching off. I'm not sure if they fixed the problem with future batches, but I hope it doesn't happen with this bracelet. *I will update this post in the future if I run into any issues with it.

My December piece is on it's way, so I will be posting about that soon! I picked the "Easy Rider Necklace" for those interested. ;)

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I heart Betsey Johnson Accessories.

Betsey Johnson has been one of my favorite brands for accessories, ever since I was introduced to the brand back in 2006, while working at a higher-end department store.

Her style is very brash, over-the-top and definitely one-of-a-kind. I love the bows, hearts, flowers, leopard print, poofs, peplums, sequins, glitter and more!

One thing I love about Betsey Johnson is that it's a brand that's widely available, and can be found at many of my local discounted stores, such as Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Loehman's, etc, for a fraction of the retail price. I always love raiding the racks for hot pink tags. ;)

Here are a couple cold weather accessories I picked up this Winter..

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Betsey Johnson Embroidered Leopard w/ Chain Fingerless Gloves
I found these at my local TJMaxx, along with the matching scarf. I only purchased the gloves, as I thought they would add a little pop of color against my solid black winter coat. I believe this style was from last year - Betsey Johnson came out with them again this year, only omiting the chain detailing.

The gloves are really roomy, with my only complaint being that the chain doesn't stretch, so it restrains the fingers from stretching apart, thus feeling slightly uncomfortable. I bet that's why they were taken out this year. ;)

The chain-less version can be found on the Betsey Johnson website, here.
The chain version can be found on Zappos, here.

Betsey Johnson Fluffy Fur Long Gloves
I was automatically drawn to these gloves at the Betsey Johnson store. They are cute, feminine and flashy, without being very over-the-top. They look great paired with a black faux fur scarf and any jacket, whether it's a leather jacket, pea-coat or winter jacket.

The only downside with these gloves is that the bows aren't sewed on quite well. I haven't even worn mine yet and half of the bow fell off on one of the gloves. It's an easy fix with a needle and string, but an inconvenience as they should be well constructed for the price ($48).

They are currently sold out on the website, but keep checking back if you're interested in them!

Shown on Polyvore, here.

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Recent Swag. (Jeffrey Campbell, Betsey Johnson, F21 & More)

Hey Everyone!

I thought it would be fun to post a haul of some accessories I've acquired in the past couple of months. It's all kind of random, but I love when other bloggers have posts like these ;)

I was hoping to link several of the items back to the websites, but every single Forever 21 item I purchased isn't listed on the website. I'm guessing a big majority of accessories became sold out during their recent 30% off sale. So, I apologize in advance for that!

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Jeffrey Campbell Tick Stud Shoes

Betsey Johnson Raven Sunglasses

L.A.M.B. Cosmetic Bag

The Extras Alison in Chains Necklace

Leaf Wrap Two-Finger Ring

Bueno Faux Fur Bag

Madden Girl Sookiee Gold Glitter Slingback Heels

1) Heart Locket Bracelet (Random Wholesale Shop in Chicago)

2) Silver Curb Chain Bangle Set (Forever 21) I love these bangles for every day. I love that they can be paired with a casual or dressed up outfit. I usually wear them with anything black, as they have an "edgy" feel to them.

3) Betsey Johnson Raven BK214 Sunglasses (Marshall's) I've wanted a pair of classic Ray-Ban sunglasses for a while, but the frames look too small on my face. These are a similar style, and they actually fit my face well. They are regular $55, and I got them for $7! Love deals like that.

4) Assorted Rhinestone Earrings (Forever 21)

5) Two Finger Leaf Ring (Forever 21) I thought this ring was kinda cute and different, and it was only $3.80.

6) Bow Necklace (Forever 21) I had a huge thing for bows for the past couple of years, but I've been slowly stemming out of the bow phase.. I couldn't pass this one up though. ;)

7) The Extras, Alison in Chains Necklace (Karmaloop) 

8) Bueno Faux Fur Handbag (Marshalls) I've been wearing this bag for a few weeks now and I think it's really cute. It's extra roomy and well made for the $24.99 price tag. They had several other colors in stock as well. 

9) Antique Gold Collar Necklace (Forever 21) This necklace caught my eye because it reminded me of the Jewelmint Astoria Necklace. I haven't worn it yet, but I'm excited to!

10) Woven Black & Gold Bracelet (Charolette Russe) I found this little gem in the clearance bin for $1.99. I've worn it several times and I'm really surprised it hasn't tarnished. 

11) L.A.M.B Saddle Cosmetic Bag (TJMaxx) What drew me to purchasing this little bag aside from the price (Clearance for $20) is the material of the bag. It's PVC with leather trim - it's soft, very durable and easy to clean. I mainly purchased it to store my coupons and gift cards, as I don't want to ruin it with my makeup. 

12) Madden Girl Sookiee Glitter Heels (Carson's) I don't actually own a pair of glitter heels and I thought these were cute for a night out or for the holidays. They were on Clearance for only $20.

13) Jeffrey Campbell Tick Stud Shoes (Karmaloop) I saved my favorite for last. These were a complete impulse buy, and I'm very happy to say that I'm incredibly satisfied with them. I wore them once already and they are shockingly, very comfortable. I'll post a review on them soon.

What have you had your eyes on lately?!