On my want list: Michael Kors Runway Pyramid watch ($275).

Pretty shirt dress for work this summer by Isla & Co — also marked down to $49 from $154! 

I’ve been wearing my Gorjana pyramid studs now for almost two weeks straight. This is really unusual. I think earrings are tricky. I’m on the fence about them. I like a good statement earring with a pretty dress and hair up and out of the face, but otherwise I’m pretty meh. Sometimes they look too juvenile. Sometimes they cheapen an outfit. Sometimes they distract too much. Small stud earrings are a happy (and usually inexpensive) solution. Etsy is full of them. The pyramid stud style is fun because it looks like a simple gold earring from far off but when you get close, the shape is a nice surprise. 

The Gorjana ones I have aren’t available anymore, but here are some other options:

1. Silverholic Stud Earrings, $12.50
2. Forever 21 Pyramid Studs, $1.80
3. Lord & Taylor 18K Stud Earrings, $50
4. Lauren Ralph Lauren Stud Earrings, $24
5. Vince Camuto Stud Earrings, $25
6. BoutiqueMinimaliste Earrings, $9
7. Tiny Armour 14K Earrings, $55
8. Hive & Honey Pave Earrings, $20

I’m loving all the affordable leather sandal options from Topshop! 

1. Horsham Geeky Sandals, $40
2. Houpla Leather Sandals, $36
3. Helter Geek Sandal, $45
4. Hix Clean Toe Sandals, $36
5. Hippy Woven Sandals, $48

A few fun summer things from Forever 21 that won’t break your budget:

• Ikat Shorts, $17.80
• Spiked Macrame Bracelet, $6.80
• Linen-Blend Tunic Dress, $15.80
• Georgette Peasant Top, $24.80

On my nails: Essie California Coral

When I think of coral, I usually think of a more orange-y pink, but this shade ends up looking like a little kid’s drawing of the inside of a watermelon. I don’t have any problem with this.