drop dead gorgeous

$198, audendesign.com

The other night I had a mere five minutes to get dressed before my friend picked me up for a cocktail party. Thankfully, I had an outfit in mind--a vintage black dress with a fringed skirt overlay. I threw it on and determined it was a bit lackluster. Just too subdued. So I strapped on a pair of big and bold gem drop earrings by Marni, and everything instantly came together. Phew!

The earrings I wore are from a few seasons ago, but I just found these equally eye-catching (rope! contrasting stones!) outfit-makers by Auden.  Wear them with...

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, $695, barneys.com 
2. Auden Swarovski crystal earrings, $198, audendesign.com  
3. Cleobella clutch, $207, endless.com 
4. Alexander Wang ankle-strap heels, $595, alexanderwang.com