Mix and Match: Earrings

What is trendy and what is stylish are sometimes a million miles apart. Occasionally I will flip through a magazine or stumble across a picture on the web and wonder who thought it could possibly be a brilliant idea to configure something so... odd. I first came across a pack of mismatched earrings as I was working. At first I believed the package was damaged and someone had just accidentally got it wrong, however I kept opening up packages that did not match at all. I immediately turned my nose up and proceeded to match my earrings.

After a bit I forgot all about the package of mismatched earrings. Then the awards shows popped up and the stars pranced down the red carpet, shining in their jewels. On a few gorgeous ladies, I noticed the earrings that sat so prettily on their lobes were not quite symmetrical.

Earcuffs and chandelier earrings were paired with studs or smaller earrings. The effect was truly stunning. My interest was piqued, but only just. Earcuffs did not seem very... well... me. And I only enjoy stud earrings and do not even own chandelier earrings (yikes!). Soon it dropped off my radar once again. 

While perusing the latest StyleWatch magazine, I noticed an entire page basically blasting praise for mismatched earrings. The best part was the magazine offered an array of looks using studs - all of which I found endearing. It is safe to say I am 100% hooked on this trend and you should be too! The best part is you do not even have to go shopping for more earrings. Use what you have and switch them up! It is like finding twenty more outfits in my closet. 

Emma Watson charming as ever.

Testing out the first go. Camera stud and heart stud. I found while analyzing what I had and trying pieces together, if you keep to similar colors or metals it looks more cohesive. Below are other pairings I cannot wait to try. 

Remember, symmetry is what humans find beautiful. Do not be surprised if you find it weird or unsettling. Find what you like and go for it! I could spend all day pairing up different earrings!

P.S. My earrings are mish mash of Forever 21, Aeropostale, and Aldo earrings.