Full disclosure: I've been wearing the same studs in my ears for over three months. I wish I was one of those girls who changed them everyday, but I simply tend to forget. However, I'm suddenly picking up on a new trend. Some of our favorite style stars — Cara Delevingne, Vanessa Hudgens [1], and Kate Mara [2] included — have been sporting killer ear parties. And I'm not just talking cuffs [3] — there's some serious mixing and matching going on, and each look is more unique than the next.
So, I'm turning over a new leaf. Taking inspiration from some of my favorite pile-it-on moments, we've come up with seven ways to create an edgy, eye-catching ear party. Let's just say I won't be sporting my boring, old mini studs for a while — at least not by themselves.
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Alicia Keys
Find a pair of crystal-embellished hoop cuffs that you really love, but make sure they’re not too pricey. Pick up two to three packs, depending on how hard you want to party, and stack 'em up.
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Vieste Pavé Crystal Cuff Earrings
Vieste Pavé Crystal Mini Hoop/Ear Cuff Earrings [6] ($11)
Kate Mara
If you’ve got an ear that’s been pierced twice, start with a colorful, jewel-tone gem and finish with some sort of spike. Kate only played this game on one side, which we totally love. You can either split the sets with a friend or be all matchy-matchy about it later on.
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Target 3-Stone Fashion Button Earrings
Target 3-Stone Fashion Button Earrings [8] ($8)
Sam Edelman Pearl Spike Stud Earrings
Sam Edelman Pearl Spike Stud Earrings [9] ($25)
Rita Ora
We’re obsessed with Rita’s wing earrings, but we’re even more obsessed with her placement choice. Find a pair of clip-ons, so you can position as you see fit, and finish with a square stud that complements the main statement piece.
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Ca & Lou Camilla Earrings
Ca & Lou Camilla Lobo Clip-On Earrings [11] ($355)
Cezanne Pave Square Stud Earrings
Cezanne Pave Square Stud Earrings [12] ($16)
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa is certainly no stranger to the ear party. To style a super dramatic rocker look like hers, go for something chunky, dangling, and long (bonus points if your pick touches the tips of your shoulders!) and then complete with one single, solid cuff.
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Samantha Wills Paris Always Earrings
Samantha Wills Paris Always Earrings [14] ($207)
Bjørg Silver Piece of Wonder Earpiece
Bjørg Silver Piece of Wonder Earpiece [15] ($65)
Jessica Alba
To make like Jessica, start with a long piece that wraps through the inside of your ear, like the vortex option below. If you’ve got more than one hole (and enough room), find a simple stud to play up the cuff.
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BaubleBar Vortex Pearl Ear Cuff
BaubleBar Vortex Pearl Ear Cuff [17] ($28)
Express Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Express Sterling Silver Stud Earrings [18] ($25)
Emma Watson
Here’s our trick for nailing Emma’s single, pearl drop look: find a set of gold, linear dangling earrings and put them both on one side. In your other ear, pop in a single pearl stud.
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Robert Rose Pearl Drop Earrings
Robert Rose Faux Pearl Drop Earrings [20] ($18)
BP Rachel Pearl Stud Earrings
BP Rachel Faux Pearl Stud Earrings [21] ($8)
Cara Delevingne
To get Cara’s ultra-punk look, start with a serious dagger for your lobe, then buy a set of chunky studs to embellish your cartilage with. If you’ve got two holes at the top of your ear, you’re golden. But, if you’ve only got one, you can simply wear half the set — or you could always head to the mall and get another quick piercing.
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Melissa Joy Manning Oxidized Dagger Earrings
Melissa Joy Manning Oxidized Sterling Dagger Hoop Earrings [23] ($60)
Robert Rose Square Gem Spiked Stud Earrings
Robert Rose Square Gem Spiked Stud Earrings [24] ($16)