I Like ’em Long

I Like ’em Long

January 27th, 2012 @ 11:16 am by Miss Fox
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Earrings, that is. I like long earrings. Don’t be gross.

I’ve seen a lot of pictures and articles lately about big statement necklaces to go with wedding day ensembles (like Miss Opossum’s!), but not so much about big statement earrings to go with your look. And I? I’m a total hussy for huge, big, statement earrings, a la Lady Duff here.

Image via Dina’s Days

They’re classy, fun, bold; the perfect accessory, if you ask me. And nine times out of ten, you’ll find me sporting some version of big ear bling myself.

(Prepare for several gratuitous photos of yours truly, mostly because I don’t feel like laying out my earrings and taking pictures of them. And because earrings look better, you know, in ears.)

I have a bunch more, of course, but I’m pretty sure you get the idea. I wear them so much that people associate me with my ear bling, which I’m totally OK with and absolutely love. So much so that I feel like I must represent my earring passion on our wedding day!

I’ll admit that Foxy Mama isn’t the biggest fan of this idea - I think she’s more in the camp of a simple necklace and simple earrings. But where’s the fun in that? I say, skip the necklace and bring on the big, long, hopefully sparkly earrings. Seeing as my dress is strapless with just a touch of bling on the front, I think a nice pair of shoulder duster earrings would go just perfectly. Now I just need to find them…and that is presenting itself to be a challenge. So far, the following have stood out the most in my eyes:

Morgan Ashleigh Rose Goldplated Brown Crystal 6 inch Modern Fringe Earrings

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Morgan Ashleigh Brown-plated Bronze Glass Bead Earrings

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CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane, Style KE174

Image via Zappos

I feel like I really want a nice mix of all three of these—as in, classy but colorful—but alas, I have not been able to find that yet. While they all definitely have the length, I’m not sure they have the style I’m going for. I’m not even exactly sure what I want, but I’m hoping for that “I’ll know it when I see it” moment. Le sigh.

Any other earring lovers out there with suggestions of where to look? If not earrings, what’s your favorite wedding day accessory?

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19 Responses to “I Like ’em Long”

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KYbride86 (message) 81 posts, Worker bee

I love earrings too! I rarely wear necklaces or bracelets but feel naked without earrings.

1928 has awesome costume jewelry if you’re into that. I also find lots of pretty earrings online at Kohl’s. Little boutiques tend to have good selections too. Can’t wait to see what you go with!

1/27/12 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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Miss Unicycle (message) 293 posts, Helper bee

you should totally rock those on your wedding day! especially if you’re known for ear bling. I’m going to wear a statement necklace, and pretty much no one thinks that’s a good idea, but I’m doing it anyway!

1/27/12 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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Miss Petit Four (message) 556 posts, Busy bee

My, you do like them long!
I think you could totally pull it off!

1/27/12 @ 11:46 am (reply)

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mkim (message) 187 posts, Blushing bee

You should wear the long earrings. do what you want…its your day.

1/27/12 @ 11:57 am (reply)

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mertlej (message) 21 posts, Newbee

I’m going to visit these beauties in the store today, and if they are long enough, I’m going for it! Finally, hoarding my gift cards is going to pay off…

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alexis-bittar-crystal-lucite-drop-earrings/3248506?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=5160

1/27/12 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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Miss Fox (message) 859 posts, Busy bee

@KYbride86: Haven’t heard of 1928 - will need to look into that! I honestly get most of mine from H&M - they always have the funnest styles there!
@Miss Unicycle: You’re dress is perfect for a big statement necklace! I think If mine was a bit plainer on front, I would consider going that route. Although I am pretty stoked about the ear bling!
@Miss Petit Four: Haha I do! Thanks!
@mkim: A-men. Really hope I can find a pair I love!
@mertlej: I was eying those last night! Definitely a statement - wish you luck!

1/27/12 @ 12:25 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Honey (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

I’m a lover of big earrings too! That first pair is amazzing. Had I not found a bold necklace I would have gone the bold earring route

1/27/12 @ 12:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Aardvark (message) 636 posts, Busy bee

Tigerlilly jerwelry might have what you are looking for too! I love all of the earrings you sported in the pictures above!

1/27/12 @ 1:20 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

I love those last ones, but I totally understand the need to see exactly what you have in mind before you commit. Hopefully you’ll find a pair of long ones soon

1/27/12 @ 1:48 pm (reply)

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Miss Turkey (message) 300 posts, Helper bee

You totally pull off the long earring look - definitely have to rock it on your wedding day! Look forward to seeing what you choose.

1/27/12 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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PrincessPeeps (message) 26 posts, Newbee

I am totally doing the “big blingy earrings and no necklace” look. It’s a huge issue of mine when I am watching all these wedding shows on tv - girls who wears every single piece of jewelry they own on their wedding day! A big necklace, big earrings, a big bracelet, and a tiara/headband is just too much I think. I say go for the earrings and skip the necklace.

1/27/12 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Aud1628 (message) 397 posts, Helper bee

your blogs always make me laugh, you have such a good sense of humor! I think you should totally rock the long earrings on your wedding day, just keep looking! You will probably find them when you least expect it!

1/27/12 @ 5:28 pm (reply)

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Aud1628 (message) 397 posts, Helper bee

p.s. check out Kendra Scott jewelry, I am in love with her line, not sure if she has long earrings but its worth a shot!
http://www.kendrascott.com/

1/27/12 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Parasol (message) 2,142 posts, Buzzing bee

You are one brave woman, Miss Foxy! I am terrified of long earrings - my cousin actually ripped my aunt’s earlobe by pulling on her long earring when she was a baby, and I’ve always been petrified that’ll happen to me. They look so stunning, though, and I can’t wait to see what you decide to rock at your wedding!

1/27/12 @ 6:05 pm (reply)

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anna4041 (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

I love the 2nd ones! But I don’t think I can pull the long earring look off…good for you. I found some awesome earrings in an antique store. Now i have to keep looking to find matches for the rest of my look

1/27/12 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Coyote (message) 340 posts, Helper bee

Ohhh thanks so much for this post Miss Fox! I have a super blingy dress and think it would looks so much better if I skip the necklace and just go all out on dangly earrings. I love long earrings too!!

1/28/12 @ 7:02 pm (reply)

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StacyM (message) 19 posts, Newbee

Also Check out Park Lane jewelry!!

GREAT STUFF!

1/29/12 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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