Jewelry: My Top Picks for Brands and Pieces

I wear jewelry just about every day, and my favorite pieces are typically simple, yellow gold pieces. They add interest, personality, sparkle, and make me feel more put together. If you’re interested in adding classic, simple, and beautiful jewelry to your collection, this blog post is a great resource. It will feature my favorite jewelry pieces and brands that I believe are worth exploring.

For me, necklaces are my most worn pieces–I have about 6-8 necklaces I cycle through and then I generally wear a simple pair of hoops most days (I have two favorites).
There are 3 brands that I typically wear the most, & I’ll be sharing my everyday go-to pieces and the pieces I wear when I want to dress up a little more.



The first brand I want to mention is Sela Designs.
Sela Designs is a remarkable brand that deserves recognition for its outstanding commitment to making a positive impact. Their mission revolves around donating 100% of their profits to charities that aid victims of human trafficking, individuals trapped in poverty, and orphaned children. The combination of their philanthropic efforts and their dedication to crafting ethically made, top-notch jewelry makes them an excellent choice for conscientious customers. As an added bonus, I am thrilled to collaborate with them and share a special discount code with you. By using the code MARISSA10 at checkout, you can enjoy a 10% discount on any purchase from their shop.

The first piece I want to share from Sela Designs is the Everyday Hoop Earrings. These are one of my favorites & most worn pairs of earrings. I love that they are lightweight, simple, and easy to wear. They clip into themselves, (so my hair doesn’t get stuck in them) & they are a perfect amount of thickness to add interest to your outfit.

The second piece I love from Sela Designs are the Ivory Lake Earrings. These earrings are ones I wear when I want to dress up a little bit more and they are stunning– the raffia adds beautiful texture to your outfit and the disks are a neutral bone color.

I own multiple other pairs of earrings from Sela Designs, but the colors I own them in are sold out. I will share the other colors here: The Mia Earrings (I own the black) & the Oakleigh Earrings, which are pictured on the left (I own the cognac).

There are many other pieces from Sela Designs that include more earrings, necklaces, & bracelets, so be sure to check them out!

The second brand I want to share is GLDN. They have an extensive range of amazing pieces, and what’s even more exciting is that a lot of their collection is customizable! This means you can create jewelry that perfectly reflects your personal style. I have had the pleasure of partnering with GLDN in the past, although regrettably, I don’t have a discount code to offer in this blog post. If I am able to secure one in the future, I will update this post and include it here.

I have been wearing GLDN jewelry for 5-6 years. It all began when my husband gifted me with a beautifully crafted necklace from GLDN when they were still solely on Etsy. Since then, I have become a fan and collector of their pieces. In fact, I can confidently say that the majority of the necklaces I wear most frequently are from GLDN. So, needless to say, I have an assortment of their pieces to share with you.

The necklace my husband bought me is the Lucine Necklace. It’s so dainty and gorgeous! I love the hammered open circle detail and how simple and sweet it is. I have it in the 15-17″ option, but I also own a necklace extender that I use when I want to make my shorter necklaces longer. The Mona Necklace is very similar to the one I own, it’s just a smaller circle (9mm instead of 11mm).

The next necklace I wear ALL the time is the Marama Necklace. I customized mine with a hammered finish and mine is the 19-21″ length. It looks great all on its own or layered with any of my other necklaces.

Another favorite is the Small Flora Link Necklace. I had mine customized with my birth month flower and I have the 15-17″. I love that this one is suspended (like the Lucine circle necklace) because it stays in place and doesn’t spin around.

Another necklace I wear often is the Friendship Beads Necklace. I customized mine with 3 beads to represent my two sons and my husband, but you can add up to 7 beads. This necklace is so simple and pretty.

Other necklaces I wear often are Maia Gemstone Necklace (you can customize the bead colors– I think my color is sold out), the Personalized Mary Necklace (with the starburst illustration on it), and the Personalized Florence Necklace (mine is hammered).

LLUME is the third and final brand I want to share. They are a small brand that creates beautiful and affordable jewelry. A lot of their pieces are meant to mix and match and be worn and styled together. I also love that they offer free shipping and returns! LLUME reached out to me in the past to collaborate and they were kind enough to give me a discount code for this post. You can use the code “MARISSA15” to get 15% off any purchase from their store.

My favorite piece from their store is the Prosecco Beaded Hoop earrings (I am wearing them in the picture to the right, although they’re hard to see). I have owned them for a year now, and I’m not kidding when I say they are my most worn pair of earrings. They’re small, lightweight, and the beaded texture is just too cute. If I wanted to sleep in them I could because they close into themselves and are so comfortable.

The other piece I own from Llume is the Colette Necklace. It’s a simple and dainty gold chain that’s perfect for everyday wear and layering. It looks great on it’s own or combined with other necklaces.

Jewelry is a great way to add some personality and sparkle to any outfit. Whether you prefer delicate pieces or bold statement jewelry, there’s something out there for everyone. What are your favorite jewelry pieces? Let me know in the comments below!

I hope this post was helpful and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment, send me an email or send me a message and I’d be happy to help!

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Four Highly Rated Sweaters from Amazon (all under $50!)

If you’ve done any shopping on Amazon for clothing, you know it can definitely be hit or miss. There are all sorts of items that aren’t worth your money or time & it’s frustrating to have to sift through to find the good stuff. That’s where I come in! I share stuff I think is worth it from there, and these 4 sweaters are some of my best amazon finds yet!

3 out of 4 of theses sweaters are Amazon brands (Daily Ritual & Amazon Essentials) & their brands are usually really great quality.
I loved all of these sweaters so much that I really couldn’t even pick a favorite! I’ll share a couple photos & some details about each sweater below.

If you prefer video content, the reel of me wearing these sweaters is HERE!

As always, I will link the items using affiliate links at the bottom of my post. This means that if you purchase using my links, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much!

This first sweater has a pretty balloon sleeve detail & a mock neck. I LOVE a mock neck sweater! It is made out of the softest material (it does come with a warning that it may pill though, fyi!) & is stretchy and comfy. Comes in multiple colors!

This second sweater is a PERFECT basic sweater. I can see myself wearing this one over dresses and with shorts & everything in between. The high low hem is really flattering as well. Also comes in multiple colors.

This third sweater is the only one that isn’t an Amazon brand, it is Anrabess, which is one of my favorite Amazon brands. This sweater is super popular all over social media so I HAD to try it. I LOVED it so much! Someone told me it is a lookalike for a Free People sweater & although I can’t compare it to that because I don’t own the Free People sweater, I can say its a great weight– not too heavy or too lightweight & it falls so nicely. I love the structured neck. It comes in multiple colors (I decided to return this color & get a lighter color!) & this is the nutmeg color.

I love love love this fourth sweater. Just as soft as the black (Also comes with a warning that it may pill up, fyi) and the texture of this gray is lovely. I folded the neck in and the sleeves up. It’s so comfy and would look equally as great with sweats as it does with jeans!

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Which sweater is your favorite?
Do you have a great amazon sweater I should try?! Let me know below!

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Three Crewneck Sweatshirts You Won’t Want to Take Off this Winter

I am ALL ABOUT being comfy and cozy & wearing what feels comfortable– especially in the cold winter. For me, crewneck sweatshirts have been a staple this year. I know a lot of people also put a turtleneck under them & I think that’s such a cute look that I just haven’t tried yet.

These three crewneck sweatshirts are ones that I have bought & I find myself reaching for over and over again this winter. They’re cute, comfy, & keep you warm, while also feeling stylish & cute! Win!

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This first sweatshirt is a Henley crewneck from Madewell. It is such a cutie & fleece lined; so it’s very warm and cozy! It comes in a few other colors. I sized up to a small & it fits boxy, so I would definitely suggest sizing up.

This tulip hem crew neck is such a fun twist on a sweatshirt. In this picture it is a bit tough to see the hem, but when I link it below you can see what I mean. It comes in a bunch of colors and is so cute for layering!

This is the classic Hanes crewneck– Fleece lined as well and just so cozy. The wrists run a tad tight, so size up if that will bother you. It also comes in a bunch of colors and is usually on sale for $13 or less!

Are you a fan of crewneck sweatshirts? Which one is your favorite?

Let me know below!

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Lovely Jewelry to Give this Christmas (and a discount code!)

If you’ve been around for awhile, you know that GLDN is my favorite jewelry brand. I’ve owned multiple pieces from them for years & found them long before I began collaborating with them (I think through Pinterest!).

My husband has gifted me bracelets & necklaces from them for Christmas and Birthdays and I just love their dainty pieces. I wear a piece from them almost daily & I am so excited to collaborate with them again to show you some great pieces you can gift to someone special for the holidays!

Personally, I tend to stick to necklaces & earrings, but they carry rings & bracelets as well!

I love that most, if not all, of their pieces come in 14k gold fill, sterling silver, or solid gold. You can choose which look & price point works best for you. Another great feature they offer is that a lot of their pieces have an option to be customized (initials, dates, flowers, images, hammed or smooth, etc.) which makes them perfect for gift giving!

I’m sharing 4 pieces today— see the reel HERE!

I do have a discount code– use MARISSAWEARSANOUTFIT to get $10 off your order until the end of 2021.

There are two pieces in this picture, but I am going to focus on the earrings. They are the 14k gold filled hammered Sonia Cuff Hoops. They are a lovely & classic pair of hoops. I tend to love the hammered look for some texture, but you can get a smooth finish as well. They also come in sterling silver & a solid gold.

This necklace is the Lor Necklace in 14k gold fill. I got it personalized with an evergreen tree & a hammered texture. I love it for this time of year & throughout winter! Just a cute little festive piece!

This is just another view of the Sonia Cuff Hoops! So pretty & dainty.

This is the Friendship Beads Necklace in 14k gold fill. You can personalize the number of beads & chose 3 to represent my two boys & my husband.

This is the Tiny Gemstone Necklace in 14k gold fill, the color beads are Andalusite. This gemstone necklace comes in SO many beautiful gemstones & colors. I just really liked the color of this one & that’s why I chose it. 🙂

Again, until the end of the year you can use discount code MARISSAWEARSANOUTFIT for $10 off your order!

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