something making me smile lately: christian siriano earrings

2026 is not off to a great start. This last month has been a lot. There were hospital stays for my loved ones and someone made a fraudulent charge on my credit card. Who knows what the rest of the year will have in store, but my fingers are crossed that it will start to get better from here on out. In an attempt to keep my head above water, this post is about something that has been making me smile lately. (Because you have to find little pieces of happiness and hold onto them as much as possible.) I found this pair of Christian Siriano earrings back in the fall, but was waiting for the right time to wear them. I realize now there is no "right time" for anything, so it seemed appropriate wear the earrings, even without some sort of special occasion. 

As mentioned, these Christian Siriano earrings have been sitting on my jewellery case for several months. These were found in the early fall months for a mere $14.99 CDN. Since I am a fan of many Christian Siriano designs, his time on Project Runway, and interesting accessories, it was a fairly straightforward purchase. I immediately loved the heart shape (heart shaped jewellery is a favourite) and the eyes in the center. It was a unique design and the stones made the look even more fabulous. 

These earrings are bold and dramatic, but still have an elegance to them because of the pearl inspired beads and the colourful stones. Every time there was a concert or a dinner planned, my eyes locked on that little Christian Siriano earring box, but it never felt right. My outfit was never nice enough or special enough. And then 2026 happened. Despite all of the hopes, dreams, and plans that I had in my heart, the month of January almost immediately started off poorly. I felt foolish for believing that this year could be different...that it could be better. Instead of sitting in that feeling indefinitely, my focus has been on finding small little moments of happiness. Small little moments of beauty. Small little moments of connection. 

Even without the right outfit or the right occasion, these earrings are being worn. In fact, they are being worn right now, as I write this blog post. The heart shape and eye design earrings perfectly complement my worn out sweatpants and teddy bear sweater. I guess that is what 2026 has taught me so far: stop waiting for everything to be right. Just do the damn thing anyway! Wear the earrings, make the call, write the poem, say yes to the plans, and do whatever you can to find a bit of light somewhere in this dark world. These Christian Siriano earrings make me smile because they are beautiful, but also because they represent something much deeper. Somehow, these earrings serve as a reminder to stop waiting and start living.

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What has been making you smile lately? Share some of your 2026 wins in the comment section below.