5 Luxe Earrings under $100

 A pair of decadent earring doesn't have to break the bank. Here are five of my favorites for $100 or less.

1. Journalier Earrings, Juliet & Company, $50
2. Jade Tassel Earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, $100
3. Agate and Silk Earrings, Isabel Marant, $80
4. Crystal Earrings, Kate Spade, $98
5. Marigold Studs, J.Crew, $65

On Bedknobs & Baubles: a new painting, sunglasses with quirky frames, weekend snapshots, and my must-have list for pre-fall.

Favorite Four: Delicate Bracelets

Lately I've been enamored with ultra thin bracelets. They're delicate, feminine and perfect for layering.

1. Lapis Bracelet, ONE by Native Gem, $145
2. Aphrodite Bracelet, Gorjana, $55
3. Hammered Double Bracelet, Melinda Maria, $52.50
4. Triple Square Bangle Bracelets, Dean Davidson, $165

April Showers

I'm not one for rainy days, but April showers are welcome in the form of teardrop-shaped earrings.

umbrella by Dav ($30), earrings from left:

• Teardrop Earrings, Tiffany & Co., $800
• Faceted Teardrop Earrings, Forever21, $5.80
• Knotted Chain Earrings, The Limited, $22.90 $13.74
• "Dust" Teardrop Earrings, Alexis Bittar, $125
• Long Teardrop Earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, $75
• Teardrop Stone Earrings, Lipsy, $17.91 $10.74
  

{ trend spotting }

1. Kissing Fish Bracelet, Betsey Johnson, $65
2. Snake Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane, $425
3. Enameled Ram Bracelet, J.Crew, $98
4. Alligator Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane, $90
5. Elephant Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane, $170
   

{ as seen on bedknobs & baubles }

{ the gorgeous DVF clutch won on Twitter }

2012 has kicked off on a fashionable note, especially with that covetable Diane von Furstenberg clutch in hand. Here's what you may have missed recently on Bedknobs & Baubles.

{ weekend recaps }

{ my grandmother's brooch }

{ trend spotting: mint }

{ the first purchase of 2012 }

{ wish listed }

The moment I saw this Kate Spade bracelet, I had a total deer-in-the-headlights moment. Can't. Stop. Staring. This is by far the best nautical accessory I've seen. Summer, are you here yet?

{ outfitted }

It's no secret that accessories are my favorite part of an outfit, but I hadn't been wearing these favorites as often as I should. There's no better time than the present for mint pumps and a leopard belt.

Outfit Notes: Sweater - J.Crew; Skirt - Ann Taylor LOFT (similar); Belt - Banana Republic Factory (similar); Bracelet - Gorjana; Shoes - Kate Spade

{ wishlisted } Bauble Bar

I'm a little late to the party on this one, but I'm happy to say I just signed up for Bauble Bar. It's basically the Web equivalent of a well-stocked jewelry box with everything from fanciful rhinestones to sleek cuffs. I'm crushing on that tortoise shell bracelet above.

{ reviewed } JewelMint

By now, you've probably heard of JewelMint.com, a members-only site that features a jewelry collection designed by Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter. The best part? Each piece is only $29.99. But if you're anything like me, you're wary of another members-only site. Fortunately, this one is refreshingly different.

When you join, there's a style quiz to complete which will populate a personalized showroom with items that suited to your tastes. My quiz results were right: I do prefer classic clothing silhouettes, yet I'm not overly keen on simple, classic jewelry. When this happens, you can peruse the rest of the available jewelry and add additional styles to your showroom.

JewelMint.com offered to send an item for review. I chose a bold, sculptural necklace to add interest to my weekend uniform: a tee shirt, jeans and loafers. While the necklace is impressive on its own - and seems much more expensive than $29.99 - the thoughtful packaging won me over. The piece is presented in a velvet-lined box with a description of the item affixed to the lid.

Have you purchased anything from JewelMint.com? What are your thoughts?

Take 50% off your first purchase at JewelMint.com by using the following link and discount code:

http://jmnt.co/qUm5Un
Code: StyleObsession50

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{ wish listed } Diane von Furstenberg Bangles

Behold, my kind of bracelet: bold, sculptural, vintage-inspired and reminiscent of faraway lands. I'm leaning toward turquoise, what's your favorite?

Bracelets: $145 each by Diane von Furstenberg

{ inspired by } pina colada

I've never been much for piña coladas (or getting caught in the rain), but I am in favor of pineapple-inspired accessories. In fact, I still regret not purchasing a silver pineapple I found at an antique store last year. I don't think I can face the same disappointment and pass up this cocktail ring. Perfect for next year's Florida escape? I think so. (And check out how lovely it looks on MMS over at Southern Vogue.)

1. Pineapple-Hued Sunglasses, Kate Spade, $138 $96
2. Guilt-Free Piña Colada Recipe
3. Pineapple Cocktail Ring, Kate Spade, $125 $87