Little Secret Studs

“These are tiny, but I love them! I wear them every day in my second piercing. Catbird also has a great selection of little gold beautiful things.”

“Task two: earrings. I’m wearing a pair of tiny “staple” studs earrings from Paula Elaine Barnett 99 percent of the time. They’re five millimeters long and very slightly curved, which makes them look as if they’re stapled to your lobe (hence the name). They’re no longer sold on Etsy (where I bought them) or on Barnett’s site, so they’re especially precious to me now. I did recently message her to ask about commissioning new pairs — a backup in gold and a new set in silver — and I’m exploring other options while I wait patiently for her response. (Paula, if you read this, reach out!) These are closest approximation to the Paula Elaine Barnett pair that I’ve found. The tapered ends give them a very pretty shape, and they’re also perfectly sized at just five millimeters.”