I am consciously addicted to JewelMint – I have all the symptoms: checking the JewelMint Facebook page countless times in a day, waking up really early on the first of each month so I can “oooh” and “aaah” over the new collection, begging on a freaking wall for a re-release of a sold out piece (Please, please, PLEASE restock the Vanguard necklace!!!), feeling so much excitement to check my mailbox and feeling so down when it’s empty, promising myself to reign in the urge to buy and then failing again and again, justifying to myself why I can go ahead and hit the Submit button (and laughing later with the reasons that I come up with), and loving the brand even with its shortcomings. I also have a growing mountain of mint green boxes in one corner of my apartment. Does anyone else out there have the exact same symptoms?

Having said all of that, I am also consciously aware that this so called addiction is quite unhealthy for my wallet (it really does add up quite quickly). There are pieces that I have impulsively purchased that I really don’t care so much for. So I am really trying to be more conscientious before I hit Submit. I really think about how much use I would get out of a piece and how I would style that piece. I scour the web for reviews. I ask myself if the piece is inspiring to me and if its worth the money.

The Bird Cage bangle is one piece that passed my new thought process. It isn’t a piece that I was initially drawn to. But there was SO MUCH love and hype for it that I couldn’t help but consider it. The photos of these beautiful bloggers gave me the inspiration to buy it. Please click on the photos below to visit their blog posts that feature this piece!

Fash Boulevard - JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle

Fash Boulevard - JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle

Trop Rouge - JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle

Here I am – taking my Bird Cage bangle out for the first time :)

JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle

JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle

This outfit started with a pair of earrings. I wanted to use my JewelMint Very Audrey earrings as a pin to contrast my military-inspired wool coat. The pink and yellow ikat madras shirt was an afterthought – I wanted to add some color to an otherwise monotone ensemble. What a beautiful November day! I hope that this isn’t the calm before the (winter) storm. Happy Saturday!

Hear Me Roar - JewelMint Gatsby Bracelet, Ann Taylor Kamela Lizard Stamped Leather Wedges
Hear Me Roar - JewelMint Very Audrey Earrings
Hear Me Roar - Ann Taylor Kamela Lizard Stamped Leather Wedges

Coat: AllSaints | Lace Top: Zara | Shirt: J.Crew | Jeans: Old Navy
Jewelry: JewelMint | Bag: Kate Spade | Shoes: Ann Tayor

Is it sad that I spent my Saturday morning surrounding myself with my JewelMint pieces so I can mix and match them? I swear I’m usually more productive. I’ve never really spent the time to do this yet. I felt like a pimp! I am hoping that this exercise will help me maximize my use of my pieces. I call myself a timid mixer. It is my hope that one day I can pump the volume up a notch. Needless to say I had a lot of fun. I’ve never been *this* interested in costume Jewelry until JewelMint. I’m still waiting for my Bewitchmint bag and a couple other pieces which is why I decided to make this a two part post. I would love to know what your favorite JewelMint pairings are! I am officially adding JewelMixing to my list of hobbies :)

JewelMint Rachel Earrings and Fantasia Necklace

JewelMint Payal Belle Bracelet, Hayden Necklace, Urban Warrior Ring, Humanity Bracelet

JewelMint Very Audrey Earrings, Gatsby Bracelet

JewelMint Gatsby Bracelet, Krishna Diamont EarringsJewelMInt Sweetheart Ring, For Keeps Bracelet

JewelMint Nordic Treasure Necklace, Urban Warrior Ring

I really love the juxtaposition of a great coat with bare legs. Whenever the temperature is pleasantly cool during Spring and Fall, I say adieu to pants, leggings, and tights and exercise my right to bare legs with a good amount gusto. Thank goodness that today is one of those days. I am also wearing a couple of my favorite duos: a button-up shirt with a chunky necklace and pink and chambray. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far, have fun!

Coat: AllSaints | Shirt: Gap | Skirt: J.Crew (old) | Bag, Shoes, Necklace, Bracelet: J.Crew