A "small" but surefire way to make a fashion statement is by donning bold earrings. Whether it's the classic chunky hoop or fun and quirky conversation-starters, these face-framers show off your personality and complete a carefully planned OOTD—just take a look at Heart Evangelista.
Always impeccably dressed and never missing a style beat, the global fashion icon leaves no sartorial detail unturned, as she's known to curate her piercing stack with pieces from her impressive jewelry collection. Needless to say, even New York-based gem wholesaler and aficionado Julie Chafe was impressed by Heart's sparklers of choice for the Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week. "They're oval-shaped, diamond studs, and they're a minimum of 10 carats each," the social media influencer observed in a Reel she posted.
READ: Heart Evangelista's Genius Hack to Survive Wearing Heavy Earrings
If you need a bit of a diamond refresher, carats actually refer to the weight and not just the size of the stone. While a gem with a higher carat has a tendency to be visibly bigger, one carat is actually determined by its milligram equivalent. One carat is equal to 200 miligrams, so what Julie said next made total sense: "I told Heart that her earrings looked wonderfully painful," she recounted, implying how chunky accessories inevitably weigh on piercing holes.
The content creator then revealed that Heart shared her secret to keeping her ears intact. The video then cuts to Heart herself talking about her genius hack: "I put the silicon tapes for the toes. I cut them up and put them in the back, so it doesn't rip my ear hole." Her genius hack allows for the weight to spread out so it doesn't just rest on her piercing hole.
This style tip is actually backed by science, too! In geek speak, pressure is determined by force over an area. Hence, to lessen the exertion on your piercing, you have to widen the area the earrings are latched on. Definitely taking notes!
WATCH: Julia Chafe Talks About Heart Evangelista's Genius Earring Hack
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