HEAVY METALS

1. Spiked Bangle, $75
2. Cone Earrings, $35
3. Cross Earrings, $10.91
4. Pyramid Earrings, $30
5. Bomber Stud Earrings, $35
6. Tiered Geometric Necklace, $29
7. Spiked Link Bracelet, $18.18
8. Spiked Ring, $100

Summer 2011 Rings | Jewelry Trends

My jewelry style has remained the same for a very long time - Native American rings, long, layered necklaces, and one statement earring. I don’t often take risks with jewelry because I’ve found a look that works for me and that I know how to style, but this summer’s jewelry trends are lovely and have me inkling to experiment and try something new. In keeping with this summer’s most blogged about trends, here are some of my favorite rings!

Rose Gold
Fresh and feminine, rose gold steps in to replace gunmetal as this season’s favorite metal. This pinkish metal has a lighter hue than yellow gold  but is less harsh than copper or brass and looks warm and inviting on most skin tones.

ASOS Statement Metal Skull Ring, $22.16
Gorjana Stackable Rings, $84
Noir Jewelry Stack Pyramids, $60
(I also love this Michael Kors rose gold watch and if you’re looking to splurge, check out this Jil Sander ring on Luisa Via Roma)

Natural Embellishments

Long Wooden Ring, Erin Wasson x Low Luv, $84
Natural Shell Ring, Jen’s Pirate Booty, $30
Geometric Ring, $24

Armor & Weaponry
Armor rings have been on-trend for some time now and have been spotted on everyone from Kate Moss to Mary Kate Olsen. These rings are aggressive and powerful, mixing medieval suits-of-armor metal scales with hammered metal, talons, chains, and other embellishments.

Double Cut Out Ring, $90
Leviticus Talon Ring, £70
Adia Kibur Armor Ring, $48
(Check out Bijules NYC for more, including armor-inspired nail sheaths!)

Southwestern & Eastern Inspirations

Nepal Turquoise Ring, $48
Thunderbird Ring, Erin Wasson x Low Luv, $58
Bedia Ring, $108

What to Wear: SXSW Film

The film portion of the festival takes place at a few spots around town - the Alamo Ritz, Alamo South Lamar, Paramount, and a couple of others. Film enthusiasts and Hollywood honchos split their time between the movie theaters, the Highball, and film parties.

Comfy shoes are a must, especially if you’re going to be going between places all day without much respite or a chance to switch them out. Also necessary? A cardigan or light jacket as the inside of the Paramount is frigid! Most theaters tend to be a little chilly and since the weather in the evening is still quite cold, pants or tights with a skirt are also recommended. Here are some suggestions of what to wear to SXSW Film:

1. Deco Cubism Bugle Bead, $300 Noir
2. Silk Shirt, $72 Mikkat Market
3. Dieppa Restrepo, $280 Gargyle
4. ArynK Belted Khaki Pants, $75 Nasty Gal
5. Transitional Cropped Cardigan, $68 Anthropologie