low-high-low

clockwise from top left: step tube pendant, clean stone pyramid pendant, large plastic V-shape collar, figure 8 chain pendant, mini spike tube collar, mix shape large collar (all topshop)

clockwise from top left: noir double rope highlight necklace, mawi teardrop crystal and tube necklace, noir squares and spikes nightfall necklace, mawi twin gemstone and claw set spike necklace, mawi hexagon foil and hammered box necklace, noir rectangles nightfall necklace

clockwise from top left: topshop premium absail rhinestone necklace, topshop chunky fabric link collar, CJG box chain leather necklace, topshop fabric metal drop necklace, asos jewelled punk spike necklace, asos chunky spike necklace

Futuristic, chunky, tribal-inspired collars are all over the place, and while you could splurge on a Mawi beauty (see collage 2), now is the perfect time to snag a cheaper version (most are under $50) from Topshop or Asos!

geometry

1. cut out diamond ring  2. triangle bolo tie necklace  3. wrapped triangle earrings  4. triple arrow collar necklace  5. upright triangle ring  6. cut out hex bangle

Even though I’m a little upset with Topshop at the moment, since they seem to have lost a pair of shoes I ordered in the mail (seriously, you don’t provide tracking info for international delivery?!), I’m loving all the geometric jewelry they have right now.

meltdown

1. topshop cutout aztec studs  2. asos cord and chain bracelet  3. topshop spike thread studs  4. asos spike stretch bracelet  5. asos zigzag enamel triangle earrings  6. asos cord and arrow charm necklace

I just got back from a weekend in the mountains to find that my favorite UK retailers had updated their accessories departments with colorful, tribal-inspired, spike-laden jewelry.

I can’t decide which piece I like best.  Do you have a favorite?

happy last day

h&m jacket and hinged ring, polo ralph lauren shirt, myne skirt, forever 21 necklace, asos through finger spike ring, vintage purse, aldo shoes with DIY stripes

Well, here it is, my last outfit post of 2011.  I hope all of you stay safe and warm tonight, and don’t end up screaming at your boyfriend in the middle of the street in Paris during the midnight countdown while dozens of French people stare at you and tell each other, “ugh, those Americans“… Right.  Well, I, for one, am hoping to end this year better than I began it.

Happy New Year, guys!

more awesome etsy

frienemy cuff, dublin earrings, johannesburg necklace, bogota earrings, makamaka friendship bracelet, singapore earrings

A few more etsy finds, this time from shop Doloris Petunia.  Clearly I had trouble choosing my favorite items, so I just included a bunch of them.  I love the punches of neon and the idea of adding sparkle to a friendship bracelet.

Soon you’ll be able to find more on the website dolorispetunia.com.

(all photos from etsy.com)