Welcome in Winter with this Season's Iciest Jewelry

When the first snowfall of the year came at the end of October, one thing was clear: winter is coming early this year. With the holiday season on its way, everyone is just a little busier with gift shopping, parties, and festivities of all sorts. No matter what you’re up to this season, we’ve got you covered with the perfect holiday jewelry for any occasion. Here’s the roundup:

Jules Smith Earrings:

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Pearls are a classic, but they don’t have to be outdated. The crystal accents on these drop-style earrings add a modern twist to the more traditional pearls.

Wear to: an elegant holiday dinner party or any family function: pearls are always mom-approved.

Gorjana Bracelets:

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These delicate bracelets will match any outfit you throw on this winter. And the stars are festive!

Wear to: Anywhere and everywhere. You can keep these on your wrist at all times and you’ll look that much more put together (even if you feel like you’re falling apart).

BaubleBar Necklace:

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This layered statement necklace instantly upgrades even the simplest outfits. So if it’s one of those days where your outfit is feeling a bit “blah” and you start to hate all of your clothes, this necklace is for you.

Wear to: that holiday party you will inevitably end up at this season– the one where you don’t really know anyone and could use a good conversation starter (this necklace).

Gorjana Locket:

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You could get this locket for yourself and look cute, but it would also make a really nice gift. It combines the two most important elements of a great present: it’s sentimental, and it’s jewelry. I mean, what more could you want?

Wear to: Ummm, somewhere you want to seem extra sensitive and sweet. Maybe an interview? Or church. I feel like only good people wear lockets.

Mejuri Earrings:

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We’ve talked about Mejuri before on MODA: the brand sells high quality pieces of jewelry at not-outrageous price points. These hoops come in white sapphire, ruby, tsavorite, or blue sapphire, all set in 14k gold. Because these are sold as individual hoops, it’s easy for people with multiple piercings to mix and match.

Wear to: somewhere themed– the different gemstone options for these earrings cover pretty much all the basic holiday colors.

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In-Flight Essentials For Your Holiday Travels

As the holidays are quickly approaching, so is the busiest travel time of the year. Traveling can be stressful, but it’s a lot easier when you know exactly what you need to bring for a smooth flight. Here are the 6 essentials guaranteed to be in my carry-on this season:

1. Vitamin C

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This is probably the most important thing on my list. No matter how healthy I would feel before a flight, I always seemed to get a cold the next day; the recycled air and the low levels of humidity make everyone more susceptible to illness. But when I started taking Vitamin C on the plane, this problem stopped. I used to use the powder form, but it’s super impractical to pour powder into the small opening of a water bottle as the plane is taking off and everything in front of you starts flying backwards at you. So now I just pop these dissolvable tablets in my bottle and the whole affair is over very quickly. I like the Airborne kind because the light citrus flavor isn’t too overpowering.

2. Eye cream

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Let’s be honest: no one is ever looking their best coming off a flight, but this It Cosmetics eye cream can mitigate that disheveled, “how did I even get here” look ever-so-slightly. It’s hydrating, de-puffing, and brightening. Also, I always get a certain sense of pride when I put on eye cream— like, for once, I’m doing something that will actually benefit me in the future.

3. Disinfecting Wipes

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I’m not a germaphobe, but I won’t lie, when people are coughing and sniffling in close proximity to me, I get a little paranoid. And yeah, maybe I even give them some side-eye from time to time. Either way, I always make sure to have cleaning wipes on me. I’ve seen people (@ my dad) go so far as to wipe down their seats and entire surroundings, but I haven’t reached that stage yet— I stick to using them on my face, hands, and arms. Because I use them on my skin, I like these gentle Johnson’s wipes. They kill 95% of germs, while still being sensitive enough for a baby’s skin.

4. Skin Mist

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My skin can get very dry on the plane, but I’m just not the kind of person who can whip out a hydrating sheet mask and not feel uncomfortable with the looks I’d get. I wish I could be, but I’m not. This Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist is a good compromise— it’s extremely moisturizing and the spritzing is acceptably discreet. It feels soothing on the skin and gives a really nice glow, too. However, because it’s a fairly rich formula, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it for oilier skin types.

5. Lip Treatment

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Again, it’s super dry on planes. And when you’re dehydrated, so are your lips. This is technically an overnight lip mask, but I use it as a regular balm and it works better than any lip product I’ve ever tried. It comes in Original, Vanilla, Apple Lime, and two newly released limited-edition flavors: Mint Chocolate and Sweet Candy. I’ve tried the Original, Vanilla, and Mint Chocolate, and they all work equally well, but my favorite right now is the Vanilla flavor. They all go on clear and give your lips that shiny, glazed donut effect. Also, look how cute the colors are!!

6. Work

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I find planes one of the best places to get work done. If you’re a procrastinator like I am, you know that it’s easy to find distractions in pretty much any situation. When you’re on a plane, these distractions are as limited as they could possibly be. First of all, the internet can be spotty on airplanes so your streaming options are limited. And you can’t go anywhere, so it’s not like you can just leave the room and pretend your work doesn’t exist. So if you bring work, you’re basically trapped in your seat with it. Also, there’s the added pressure of getting your work done before you land so you don’t have to do it during your holiday. Or if you’re returning, your in-flight productivity is boosted by that panicky feeling of having gotten nothing done your entire trip.

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