Iced coffee, 3 steals and a splurge- 5.18.11

I really had no direction as I hit the streets of Soho for my weekly shopping excursion. I continue to be drawn to inexpensive statement jewelry, mostly obnoxious gold baubles.

H&M Necklace, $12.95

I have seen this necklace in many H&M ads but when I tried it on in the store I hated the way it looked hanging over my large chest. The truth is, the chain the necklace is actually produced with is much too long and suspends the turquoise just at your bust. I took it upon myself to alter the piece and used wire cutters to shorten the chain in order to maintain a look I preferred.

I also scored a set of gold bangles at H&M for $5.95 which you will see worn with my splurge.

Forever 21 Ring, $4.80

As I have been wearing gold so much this season I needed a fun ring to throw on and really pull together my look. I loved this ring because it is an elastic band (aka can be worn on any of my fingers) and has faux onyx.

I LOVE Onyx for 2 reasons, 1 it is timeless and 2 it goes with EVERYTHING!

Rebecca Taylor Rose Printed Smocked Gown, $395.00, H&M Gold Bangles, 45.95

I have been in search of the perfect tiered maxi skirt/dress and chose to look no further after coming across this gorgeous RT floral maxi. I love this dress for 3 reasons, 1 it is versatile, can be worn as a strapless dress or even a skirt, 2 it has pockets, and 3 it is the perfect length to wear with flat sandals. (I love my wedges, BUT enjoy wearing a flat sandal here and there)

Strapless

Tiered Maxi Skirt

Always showing off my smallest point

Insider Tip: I made sure to coat all of my new jewels with my Clear Top Coat Nail Polish the minute I got home in order to protect my skin and the bauble.