The $2 Challenge: Torrid Triple Changer Earrings

Hieu Tran is an occasional contributing writer to Ten Pretty Girls, freelancing and living in San Francisco.

A globe. A star. A ring. They sound like mythical elements, but we can get these Torrid earrings all together for $1.99. Granted, they’re on clearance among other earrings and necklaces, but not far away from this clearance display are other similar items for full price. For whatever reason, Torrid has decided to move these items to make space for other products. So while these Torrid earrings have probably seen their last days in the store, they make great deals for bargain hunters and $2 challenges.

There were a number of serviceable designs to choose from, but the one offering I chose furnishes us with three pairs of earrings: blue globes, pink stars, and silver hoops. So, for $2, one may pick up a few additional variables in fashion coordination, each different playfully in color, shape, and size.

I suppose one may call them cute. But a guy such as myself wouldn’t know how to apply that term properly to fashion item. Nonetheless, from $10.00 to a mere $1.99, these Torrid earrings show that even in this economy, we can still pick up a thing or two—or three—that won’t break our wallets.

Coral Beach Collection from Latasia Jewelry: $67

Here's a gorgeous set from Latasia that looks a lot more expensive than it is; for a mere $67 you can get the 2 inch dangling earrings plus the 15 inch necklace (which also comes with a 3 inch extender so you can wear it with different necklines, or you can buy them separately for $18 and $49 respectively. This set features pink coral beads on gold mesh. It's intended for evening and would look perfect with a strapless gown, but I think it goes equally well with a casual summer dress for that glamorous model sipping a latte at a beachside cafe in Mykonos look. All Latasia jewelry is 100% nickel-free, which means it is hypoallergenic and won't irritate sensitive skin, a big deal to me when a lot of earrings irritate me or turn my skin black. For more information on the Coral Beach Collection and other Latasia jewelry, contact Kaye Smith at klsjax@comcast.net or 904-223-5906.