Pastel rings

What awesome summery rings. That's all.

Wednesday Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from Saressa Designs, a stunning hand crafted jewelry shop run by Rachel Hughes. All her designs are totally unique, classic and beautifully creative - something that you’ll want to wear time after time again. (Even Khloe Kardashian is a fan!).

Today, Rachel is offering you a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to her shop. You can pick something snazzy for yourself or surprise your mom with a special gift for Mother's day. I’m in love with these gold leaf earrings! Also, this necklace would be perfect for a mom and you could even add one of those charms to make her feel super special.

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit Saressa Designs and let us know which jewelry piece you fancy the most. As always the giveaway is open worldwide.The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For extra entries:
Follow exPress-o on Twitter, like Saressa Designs on Facebook, join the exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Saressa Designs on Twitter, follow Rachel on Pinterest, follow exPress-o on Pinterest or tweet about the giveaway and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

9 simple wedding rings

Last fall, I wrote a post simple wedding rings, and since then, I've come across a few more that have taken my breath away. Here are 9 beautiful rings that are pretty enough to wear on their own...

1. Braided ring, $348.
2. Black oval ring, $250.
3. Blade of grass ring, $495.
4. Black diamond ring, $710.
5. Heart ring, $200.
6. Infinity hug ring, $193.
7. Diamond band, $520.
8. Speckled band, $330.
9. Bateau ring, $980.

Thoughts? What's your wedding ring like? Mine's a thin gold band. xoxo

P.S. 6 more wedding rings.

(Graphic design by Jennifer Hagler for Cup of Jo)

9 simple wedding rings

Last fall, I wrote a post simple wedding rings, and since then, I've come across a few more that have taken my breath away. Here are 9 beautiful rings that are pretty enough to wear on their own...

1. Braided ring, $348.
2. Black oval ring, $250.
3. Blade of grass ring, $495.
4. Black diamond ring, $710.
5. Heart ring, $200.
6. Infinity hug ring, $193.
7. Diamond band, $520.
8. Speckled band, $330.
9. Bateau ring, $980.

Thoughts? What's your wedding ring like? Mine's a thin gold band. xoxo

P.S. 6 more wedding rings.

(Graphic design by Jennifer Hagler for Cup of Jo)

Sailor rope bracelet

Handcrafted in Rhode Island, this sailing bracelet is made for both men and women to wear. The anchor clasp is a sweet touch. Wouldn't you like to wear it with shorts and tees this summer?

Sailor rope bracelet

Handcrafted in Rhode Island, this sailing bracelet is made for both men and women to wear. The anchor clasp is a sweet touch. Wouldn't you like to wear it with shorts and tees this summer?

Wednesday Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from I Adorn U, a beautiful jewelry shop run by one of my favourite artists, Mary Beth Heishman. She perfectly blends the surrealism of Las Vegas with the naturalism of the desert to create a unique art form that combines the sassy and the unexpected in each of her creations.

Today she is offering you a chance to win one of her signature pieces - the arrow bracelet with an antiqued brass chain. It's up to you to pick between the gold one or the silver one. It's a fantastic piece to add to your spring outfits and make them super snazzy!

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit I Adorn U and let us know which jewelry piece you fancy the most. As always the giveaway is open worldwide.The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday night. Good luck! xo

For extra entries:
Follow exPress-o on Twitter, like I Adorn U on Facebook, join exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Mary Beth's blog, follow Mary Beth on Twitter or tweet about the giveaway or post about your favourite I Adorn U piece and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

This Week's Gems

Have you seen J.Crew's new arrivals? I'm totally swooning over those two cardis and this sassy skirt...

One of the most snazzy white porcelain coffee sets I've seen in a while. Just look at that milk jug - Love!...

How beautiful are those miniature journals? Fantastic for jotting fun inspirations:)...

I've never seen more unique cuffs! Aren't they splendid?...

Beautiful!...

Those cuties just got me super excited for spring:)...

Imagine wearing this necklace with one of your favourite tweeds and a snazzy shirt. Stunning!...

I'm loving those cute puppy tags! Totally need those for Monty and Buffer! Btw: how adorable is Sima's new pup?...

Ha! Next Movember, I'm getting this Moustache Growers Guide as a gift to Balazs:)...

Bangles perfection!...

Loves, Happy Friday! What caught your eye this week? Any great buys? xo

P.S:  Have you entered our GIVEAWAY yet? Don't miss it:)

Swoon

Do you ever treat yourself to a ring? The understated elegance of those rose gold beauties make me swoon on so many levels that I just might give in. (Or should I simply hint it gently to Balazs?). I love rings that you can wear comfortably every single day. Lovelies, which one do you fancy the most, the  hexagon band or the tiny knot ring? xo

P.S: Last August Balazs surprised me with this seed ring for my birthday.
P.P.S: Love!

This Week's Gems

Long gloves and French scarf and....

...this foxy number would make great additions to bloggers uniform...

I've been dying to colour-boost my sofa lately and those two beauties would surely do the trick...
Aren't those iPhone wallpapers beautiful? Great way to keep your phone all stylish and cool:)...

Must have luggage tag:)...

Snazzy dotted blouse for gloomy winter days:)...

I so need one of those dotty money pots! Fun fact: the tradition is that once the first coin is dropped the money pot must be fed until full upon which it must be smashed whilst making a wish....

It doesn't get any better than blueberry hoops. I just adore the organic feel of them...

In love!...

Ring perfection...

You can never have too many cute tote bags, right? Perfect for busy days around the city...

Happy Friday! Darlings, what caught your eye this week? xo

Wednesday Giveaway

Today’s giveaway is from one of my favourite jewelry designers Sima Gilady. Her boutique if full of beautifully unique, personalized and hand-stamped jewelry that will make you feel totally special each time you wear it. Sima is offering you a chance to win this heart initials ring. You can have your own initials stamped onto the ring or your partner's. Also, it would make a heartfelt Christmas surprise for a mom to receive a ring with the initials of her children:)

For a chance to win you should be a follower of exPress-o, please visit the SimaG shop and let us know what's your favourite jewelry piece from the shop. A winner will be chosen at random on Sunday morning. Good luck! xo      

For extra entries: Follow exPress-o on Twitter, follow Sima's blog, like her on Facebook, join exPress-o group on Facebook, follow Sima on Twitter, tweet about the giveaway or post about your favourite piece from SimaG's Jewelry shop and please make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

This Week's Gems

Oh boy! How pretty is this coat? Great colour for gloomy winter strolls:)....

I can't wait to read this book! (Have you already?)...

This "be optimistic" felt badge is simply adorable!...

I love how understatedly stunning this branch necklace is...

I totally need to get those adorable sippy-de-do-dah straws for Christmas day chocolate dippers. Yum!...

This initials ring would make a beautiful and very heartfelt Christmas gift to a mom....

How wonderfully festive is this dotted blouse? I'd love to wear it with a stylish skirt, red soles and lipstick...

I want to crawl under that cozy-looking red wool blanket and have a nap...

Those bangles look oh-so feminine and I adore the little beads detailing:)...

Mitten perfection. Yes, please!...

Tea towel cuteness!...

Another stylish way to add a bit of sparkle to your Holiday party look:)...

Isn't this shower curtain awesome? Love!...

Lovelies, what caught your eye this week? Any favourites? xo

P.S: Also, if you are still on a hunt for some awesome Christmas gift ideas, check out our gift guide.

Morse code bracelets

I've always been a huge fan of COATT, the genius Morse Code necklaces spelling words like "mom," "love," and "kiss me." Now the designer just launched a line of bracelets. How subtle and beautiful to wear a little note on your wrist. xo