Neutrals, Part 2: In the Clear

I put "clear" in the neutral category, because really, does it get much more neutral than clear? And there's SO much clear jewelry going around these days. Here's just some of the stuff I love.


($14.99, Modcloth.com)
Gotta love an entire charm necklace made of clear lucite!! And gotta love that it's from Modcloth.com, who JUST SO HAPPEN to have given us some great stuff to raffle off at the MUCH discussed FASHION BINGE party occurring on this day in history, Friday, 5/25.



($12.50, Delias.com)
You either need to adjust your monitor or click, because these clear pieces barely show up. Which is sorta the point.



($8.80, Forever21)



($7.80, Forever 21)



($5.80, Forever 21)



($7.80, Forever21)
Totes hearts! Forever 21 also had a bunch more clear stuff, none of which properly showed up, so here they are:
* $5.80 Faceted Lucite necklace
* $6.80 Miranda necklace 1 and $7.80 Crystal necklace 2
* $6.80 Crystal necklace
* $5.80, Monique necklace


And here's a Delia's necklace that's also cute, clear and cheap.


Yay Target! This lucite necklace is also great. It's $31.99.



($4.50, Claire's)
I'm not too proud to go to Claire's for this $4.50 Betty Rubble bracelet!



($75, Betsey Johnson, Jestjewels.com)
Betsey Johson is usually anything but neutral, but this is as close to it as she gets. I really love this piece.



($14.99, Modcloth.com)
Yeah it's not "clear" or beige or tan or whatever, but it's close enough, and OMG I want this necklace.



(Starting bid $15.99, eBay)
This vintage Bakelite pin is pretty much perfect.



(Starting bid $25.99, eBay)
As is this vintage Courreges ring. Sigh.



($169, Palmbeachjewelry.com)
Wuv.



(Starting bid $19.89, eBay)



($675, Joan Hornig, NeimanMarcus.com)
Yay, pretty. Boo, expensive.



($195, Alexis Bittar, Saks Fifth Avenue)
Pwetty.



($20, Shopintuition.com)
Yay! Affordable!



(18, Shopintuition.com)
Less money, more yay!



($27, KoloSstudios, KolosStudios.etsy.com)
Okay, now I don't necessarily think I'd wear this particular piece, but it is pretty cool.



($89, Palmbeachjewelry.com)
I guess at this point I'm just throwing stuff up there. Oh well. This is cool.



($5 Buy It Now, eBay)
Doesn't really get more neutral than this.



($7.99 Buy It Now, eBay)
The fact that they're screwback and really old and have shells in them sorta remind me of how you feel sorta depressed when you go to a thrift store in Florida or Palm Springs or something and you know everything in the joint is from dead grandmas. Oh well. These are rad.


Nighty!

Nutty for Neutrals!

Breaking: I have rejected the previously blogged-about Aerosoles Teal Estate wedges as too weird in the wedge. You can quote me on that. I'm now pondering the Chrome Body in versatile tan. While I wring my hands, I also searched out some other options for a nice tan shoe that will get a lot of summer wear. I just can't get enough shoes, people!



I am really pondering these Nicole Goblet slingbacks with a 3/4" heel, $73.95. My tan flats from last summer are a teensy bit effed up at this point. Why oh why didn't I buy five pairs of Target's Cherokee flats instead of just two?



Also really digging these Progetto Glam twisty flats with a slight heel, $98.



My problem is that I can't decide if I want a lovely heel or a more walkable lower heel. Cause let's face it: Higher is always cuter. Dammit. Nicole Ritter sandal, on sale for $59.99.



Nicole Lotus slingback wedge, $74. Yum!



Oxitaly round-toe slingback, $144. I heart round toes so much.



Dr. Scholl's Sideshow strappy heels. Four inches' worth. Not sure how I feel about the treading on the bottom. $83.95.



What about when Marc does it? Marc by Marc Jacobs heels, $203.00. Not really feeling these, because....



...Frye totally does it better. Minus the treads. Frye Iris peep-toe heels, $140.



Okay, I know these are technically not neutrals, but I love them so! Natural Comfort TM93 T-strap wedges with adorable tear-shaped cutouts, $100.95. Also comes in gorgeous teal at Nordstrom.



Speaking of teal, I love the weirdo color accent on these Faryl Robin Coy chunky heels, $157.95.



I guess, in the end, the practical solution is to go for the practical shoe: Heel no higher than two and a half inches (and preferably lower). Tops in this category is this Camper-esque Naturalizer Afternoon sandal, $60. What do you think? I liked their simplicity at first, but now I suspect they're just dowdy.



What about the real Camper? It too seems a little too simple, somehow, but I bet it's very comfortable. Camper Helena slingback, $135.

What do you think, reader? Help me out! Cast your vote in the comments for your favorite shoe. Sometimes it's just easier to take a poll, ya know?