New Ears for the New Year

It would be awesome if we could change ears haha although I really love mine with a lobe. By now, readers you would realise that not only do I love my bags and shoes, I absolutely adore my earrings too. Now that 2021 (and Chinese New Year too), it only makes sense to get yourself some new earcessories to to start the new year right. 2020 was just too wrong. 

You may or may not have realised (depending on how sensitive with fashion you are), but clay earrings are raging. Clay earrings can both have very classy or cutesy design. I came upon ChurRo which holds the cutest (not kidding here) selection I have ever seen.

Morandi color autumn scenery earrings ($17.90)

At first glance, many would be thinking that this piece must be weighing me down. Erms...nope! In fact, it is really light-weight. This is a very intricate and pretty piece, but to be honest, it is not the usual colour I go for so I do have some problems matching it. Am thinking of wearing them for CNY because I am usually go for brighter colours and more floral prints and this piece would go nicely with it.

If you have plain earth-coloured clothes, this piece would also give it a nice pop. Am not sure if this is a sign from the higher powers to try more earthly tones...hehe.

Simple Studs ($15)

If you like simple pieces, you might want to go for the studs. Personally, I prefer my clay accessories to be a bit more complex with more colour gradients so that the designs are more obvious. Both the sizes of the green and brown pieces work for me, but in terms of designs, I prefer the brown stud more. You have to stare a lot harder before you can notice the designs on the green piece. 

For formal work setting, the green piece might work a little better. I have never really tried clay accessories with corporate wear, maybe this is a sign to just try!

Little Daisy Honeycomb Earrings ($17.90)

This was definitely my favourite. I even wore this on my first twinning shot with my baby (but oops the earrings not very obvious in the photos). This is just one of the many quirkier pieces at ChurRo. For such detailed and unique pieces, you will be glad to know ChurRo charges them at quite an affordable price. If you like such pieces, you can find animals and even food variations. :D

Really looking forward to CNY so that I can mix and match these pieces. Can't help but wonder if visitations will be still the same, will be quite bummed to dress up and have nobody to see/comment/criticise.

Melon Makes: The hardiest clay earrings in town

I am a bit embarassed, because I have been moving so much I haven't been taking good care of my latest clay earrings collection. Technically (and also according to the care guideline), you shouldn't be shaking the box that much, that vigourously. But because it was in my luggage, it was beyond my control.

But...I have to admit the clay earrings from Melon Makes is extremely hardy. From my experience with clay earrings, theirs are probably one of the more well made ones. It doesn't break from pressure and the designs are also very intricate and identical for those designs which are not meant to be asymmetrical.

1. Seashore 

Now that it is in the covid season, Iam sure many of you are as bummed as me being start at home. I pretty much missed out a good opportunity to fleece my husband off a babymoon. Maybe this also explains why I am allocating a lot more money (whether is it clothes and toys) on the baby frills instead. I guess some Mummies will tell me that this is a much better way to spend money. 

The seashore earrings are just a reminder of what I have missed out - a nice beach holiday. But nobody is stopping me from putting on sunshades in the home (and wearing a swimsuit) while building (sand)castles in the sky. Lol!

2. Autumn Leaves

This is one of my favourite in the whole series. It caught my eyes when I first lay my eyes on all of the because of it its intricacy. If you look closely at the leaves, you can even see the details of the leaf veins and feel it too!

Personally, I like that this design comes in 2 colours - green and brown, showing a nice circle of life. The leaves in spring slowly turning brown to prepare for Autumn. If you are a nature-lover, I am sure you will love this piece as much as me. Same-same-but-different sums this up best!

3. The Stud

This is my only stud piece in the collection. Actually, I have to say we almost used this as a cuff link in one of my husband's photoshoot. Yup, that's how hardy all this clay earrings are in, to the extent they can used for something that is not what they are made for. 

I always have a slight bias for the simple, marble-art classic design, but this one doesn't quite make the cut for me. On its own, it looks great. But because the colour is a little on the faded side, it doesn't really stand out much when it is on my ears. It looks a lot more like a plain white stud. :(

4. Seashell

Another resort vibe earrings! Picking up seashells by the seashore. As compared to the seashore piece, this one is a bit more classy because it is of neutral colour. This piece would look absolutely great with a maxi dress. Just that, there is really no occassion for a maxi dress. And the growing bump is limiting my choice of clothes. 

Quite honestly, I only brought the earrings from Melon Makes to my in-law place and I think I did a right choice because I basically have every style I need all from one place. And I am sure glad I didn't pack that light because I had last minute date plans etc. Heng, I have earrings to dress and spruce up a bit!

5. Rectangle Blocks

I sort of saved the least-favoured for last. To be fair, it is really because I love the first 4 better. Generally, I prefer accessories with a theme. Arty designs sometimes doesn't really go that well with me. Although I am not entirely a fan of this piece, I am sure many others would dig this. 

Firstly, the colour contrast is really gorgeous. And if you are into asymmetrical pieces, this would be something you would adore. I never knew that pastel blue and dark blue could go so well together. By the way, these are only some of the designs you can find at Melon Makes. Check them out and be careful not to break your wallet...hehe.  

Klay & Play: A tale of 2 earrings

Clay earrings are raging...and if you are planning to add a piece to your collection, I would really recommend Klay & Play. Their pieces are truly intricate and so detailed, it is worth every penny.

Initially, I wanted to feature 2 of the earrings in the post. But my tassel one went kaput. The fortunate thing was I managed to wear it twice - for tea with my friends (but I didn't take any photos) and for the Private Chef's Table Experience. If you zoom in you can see me donning it rather proudly. :D

Honestly, I was quite bummed 2 of my tassels loosened cos the set was my favourate between the 2. I presume it was some latent defect. The owner sent me a spare tassel, but I am at quite a loss as to how to salvage it. I might do some handicraft and make my own tassels I reckon, but it definitely won't look as good as before. My only comfort was I have still the circle piece. :D

Comparatively, this design is a bit more old-skool and retro. But there is a still a charm to it. I have to admit that the earrings at Klay & Play bring up the chic factor immediately to any outfit. Even my girls (who are so darn stingy with their compliments) gave approving nods to Klay & Play. And for the first time, I got my ears (although they seem to be more interested in my earrings) inspected by my friends...:X