The One Jewel I Can't Live Without

Why Accessories

I feel like I have been a “fashionista” for the vast majority of my life. I remember always playing dress up in the living room and styling the same 10 dresses and shoes from a trunk my Aunt Bonnie gave me. I also remember walking around the kitchen in new outfits before every school year, starring in my very own fashion show! This started around second grade, and I just knew I had to do something in fashion. Fast forward to 2017, I got my first job at Nordstrom and haven’t looked back. There is something about looking put together that just makes me feel amazing inside.

As great as I was with the clothing aspect of an outfit, I never was great at accessorizing. I remember in middle school wearing a necklace here and there, but nice jewels were never a priority. Heck, I wasn’t consistently wearing earrings until a year ago! However, I started to fall in love with accessories when I began this blog. I learned to make an outfit unique, add some sparkles! My favorite way to do that now is to add a ring like the Flora ring from Gemandi. I enjoy the little bit of sparkle the ring gives me, as well as the rose gold band. The only regret I have is not wearing their rings sooner!!

Now, don’t be like me and forget to accessorize. Instead, head over to Gemandi and use the code GNLAURENTRIV for 15% off anything 💕 Use the link https://gemandi.co?ref=bb-j2j8gj to shop! Now, keep reading to see how to style your new pieces!!

Make a Simple Outfit Stand Out

On most days, you can find me wearing a simple outfit like this one! If your Valentine’s Day includes a coffee date, I would totally recommend wearing something like this. You will look cozy and chic! Also, I love a white top with a black bottom. I think it’s the easiest type of outfit 🤣 The trick is to do a more oversized top with a skinnier bottom. I love the contrasting shapes and colors; it really brings dimension to the outfit! To really take the outfit to the next level, I added the ring! I think the gems help tie the look together and make a cozy outfit a little bit nicer! Some other pieces you could add are this necklace or another ring like this one 😍 Layering rings is one of my favorite ways to look polished without a ton of effort.

 Take Girls Night to the Next Level

If you are anything like me, you love a night out with the girls! When my friends and I hit the town, I like to wear all black and go heavy on the jewelry. Typically, this means a big hoop earring like this one or this one, and a cool ring like this!! I recommend wearing your hair up for a bigger earring and go easy on the outfit. A simple black top like this one always looks great, and I like to pair it with jeans and an ankle bootie. For the winter, just throw on a big jacket to stay extra warm. I’m enjoying teddy coats and leather jackets at this time of year. As spring starts to arise, ditch the jacket and add on a bracelet! Little accessories really allow for the outfit to tell a story 😌

Valentine’s Outfit

Now, as Valentine’s Day quickly rolls around, I recommend styling your date night dress with a gorgeous ring! Again, Gemandi tends to be under $50 an item, making a stylish outfit totally possible!! I love this look in particular, the simple red dress allows for the ring to really stand out ❤️ Sometimes with a more glam look like this one, only one or two rings is necessary. I like to let the clothing shine and use the accessories as a subtle way to enhance the outfit. Another way you could do this is with a V-neck dress and a necklace like this one. Or, if you want to be a little more covered, try a high neckline and a fun earring like this! Nighttime is the best opportunity for a lot of sparkle… that’s how you can be seen right 😂

Weekend Style

Finally, on a recent weekend trip, I wanted to look casual yet cute! Whenever I go somewhere that is not Spokane, I try to dress nicely because I am most likely going to take pictures. When traveling, give the ring a try! It will add a little sparkle to the picture and create a different vibe for the whole outfit. In this case, I took a simple color block sweater and created some visual interest with the ring. I love allowing some of my personality to shine through with the unique jewelry. Before, I used to only wear very delicate pieces if I was going to accessorize at all. Now, I try to incorporate different metals into my outfits and at times I even mix metals like a yellow gold with a rose gold. You can try that with Gemandi’s ring selection!!

Why Gemandi

Luckily, all of their rings have a 100% happiness guarantee and are made of 14K gold. I have never noticed my skin changing color after I wear their pieces, nor do their rings ever feel uncomfortable. Instead, the gems are of incredible quality for the price and if you take care of them and store them in the adorable pouch they come with, you should be safe! This little extra step will ensure a long-lasting ring that I know I will keep for years to come. I already wear my ring every day and I can’t stop telling people about it!! So many strangers have given me compliments and with my 15% off code GNLAURENTRIV, now is the perfect time to try them out!! There is truly nothing greater than helping out a small business who is here to make our wardrobes a little bit better. From rings to earrings, Gemandi has it all and you can too!! I know I will be shopping from them again ❤️

XOXO,

Lauren