Spring has sprung and now we can’t wait until summer! Hot weather = even hotter lips! Our philosophy for the bold lip trend? The brighter the better! What better way to accessorize a tan and and sundress than with a pop lip color? Our favorite picks to tackle this trend are a deep berry, bright tangerine, or fierce fuschia.

With lips this bold, you don’t want your accessories to overpower -the goal is to compliment your look. We went to our favorite bloggers, celebs, and models to pick our favorite lips, then found some simplistic stunners in the form of earrings, that add just the right amount of sparkle to let your makeup make the statement. Check ‘em out!

1. Bold Pink Lip + Silver Hoops

Fierce fuschia is the perfect update to a been there, done that red lip. Keep the rest of your hair and makeup minimal, like simple winged eyeliner + a low bun or slicked back ponytail. Silver hoops are equally fun and on-trend, and won’t compete with the statement lip. This look can transition perfectly from day to night as it shines in the sun or sparkles in the evening night.

2. Tangerine Lip + Turq Earrings

A bright orange lip gives off a fun, youthful, carefree vibe that we just adore. Especially love this lip on darker skin tones. This is a great daytime look, with loose, flowy locks and, of course, natural sun-kissed makeup. The perfect compliment to this coral style is the second hottest color of the season … turquoise! Our double loop drop wire earrings with semi-precious turq beads are a great pairing!

3. Dark Berry Lip + Stud Earrings

Glamorous, sophisticated, and even a little mysterious, dark berry lips are not for the faint of heart! With lips this bold, soften the edge with romantic stud earring. Try our baguette flower studs with dusty rose pearl. Slightly vintage in style but all the way elegant!

And of course we just had to test this trend out ourselves … after all, gotta practice what you preach when it comes to trendspotting!

Wowza! Jordan‘s pucker pops in Bobbi Brown Neon Pink, accented by our Skinny Hoop Earrings.

The beautiful Khadija stuns in Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren and Double Loop Drop Wire Earrings.

Allegra and Lindsay both look great in Revlon Matte Lipstick in Wine Not. The romantic look is softened with Baguette Flower Studs and our Multi Stone Flower Pendant to boot!

What’s your must-have lip shade for summer 2012? Send us your pictures pairing C + I and your fave makeup look to be featured on our blog. XO

This spring we’ve been adding tons of color into our jewelry box, from turquoise + green to a pop in our arm parties. The next level of turquoise is here, and it’s all over our spring line: patina!

You might not have heard of patina before, but trust us, this trend is one you will love for spring/summer. Patina is a specialized finish that gives metal jewelry a worn effect. For that reason, our Turquoise Nation collection has a unique, boho-antique feel but looks ultra-modern at the same time. Check out some of our faves!

Clockwise from top left: Open Work Patina Chandelier Earrings ($40), Turq + Patina Multi Strand Bib Necklace ($148), Open Work Patina Cuff ($58), Patina + Fringe Necklace ($68)

Recently, we had some fun in the sun with our new oh-so-cute novelty styles! This new collection is whimsical, playful, and each design is a sure-fire conversation starter. Whether you want to add some colored sparkle to your spring-time style, a touch of glamor to your arm party, or go all out and bejewel your braid, we’ve got the look for you!

Having a little fun, piling it all on!

Turtle Time

We kept the underwater theme of our adorable Turtle Ring going with our new Coral Branch Cuff. Gold and antique brass are perfectly complimented with touches of green and blue stones. Our Knots + Bolts Wrap Bracelet was added to match the green turtle. Definitely beach-ready!

Monkeying Around

Our gold Monkey Ring has gorgeous emerald eyes, a little detail that matches perfectly with our Open Work Patina Cuff: teal is so hot for spring! We also layered the Beaded + Braided Collar Necklace as a bracelet. How colorific!

Bird’s the Word

Our playful + sentimental Bird’s Nest Ring is a great conversation starter. We paired it with a little arm party: brown Studded Leather Triple Wrap, yellow Knots + Bolts Wrap Bracelet, and coral Enamel + Crystal Bangle. Classic colors, fun attitude!

…and there you have it! Three easy + adorable ways to style our novelty designs.

Which one is your favorite? XO