What to wear Wednesday

everyday earrings.

I LOVE earrings. Dangly, simple, bold, statement.... I love them all. I can hardly get out of target without a new pair of earrings.

The earrings I’m talking about today are a pair I happened upon before Christmas when I was hunting for something else. I wear these a lot and as far as I’m concerned they match everything!

Tortoise Shell is such a hot look right now. I have 2 other pair in this color, but different styles. I equate the tortoise shell look to leopard.... it’s a neutral in my book.

My ‘momiform’ tends to be athleisure wear. I love to be able to sneak in a walk or 10 minutes of yoga between errands, cleaning, coloring with my two year and so on. Let’s be honest... it’s also so comfy! I think tortoise shell accessories look especially great with dark colors... like black leggings!

These little studs are lightweight and versatile. I wear them 2-3 days a week! They are so good.

I found mine at Charming Charlies before Christmas. When I decided to write this I figured I wouldn’t be able to find the exact ones. I saw Michael Kors has a similar set and fossil has a similar set at Nordstrom (that is currently sold out). Loft also has a very cutr set on sale. The only difference is that the outer edge is plain gold without rhinestones. But when I checked the CC website, low and behold they were still there... and guess what they are on sale for $4!!! I have half a mind to order a few pairs as gifts! I love these earrings!

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