i finally

found a place to go for some pretty - but not cutesy - stud earrings.

stella & dot.

while they don't have an abundance to choose from, they have a couple of styles i could easily sport, and feel good in, both to work, to school, and just kicking around.

i'm liking:
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and


and since they're all under $50, they aren't totally out of my reach!

see more pretty gems here.