Statement Earrings.

Mr. Magpie surprised me with these fabulous Shrimps earrings on Christmas and I am infatuated with them. You could wear any old LBD in your closet or even a white button-down with jeans and feel instantly elevated and stylish, or you could layer them on top of a fabulous ensemble and feel ultra-fabulous, a la Courtney Grow. Matches has marked down a couple of incredible pairs from Shrimps (not the ones I have, but also fabulous), including these gorgeous pearl drops! Sharing a couple of other favorite statement earrings worth a gander. Most of these are under $100, and some are even around $30! You would never know — these all look like artisanal pieces that you’d buy in a boutique for hundreds!

ORANGES // ALPHABET // STRAWBERRIES // FELDSPAR + MALACHITE DROPS // FISH BEAD HOOPS // BOWS ($30!) // MOON + STARS // MINT TASSELS // PEARL HOOPS // SHELL + PEARL DROPS // RAFFIA + PEARL NAUTILUS // FLORAL STUDS // XO // SHRIMP

P.S. Pair any of these with one of these chic statement tops and you are in instant hot date night territory.

P.P.S. In praise of getting dressed.

P.P.P.S. My latest installment of honest beauty reviews. Lots of interesting comments and suggestions on mascara in particular!