What 2 Wear When...: what to add to your spring wardrobe? Item #4 is...

Sunday, March 18, 2012

what to add to your spring wardrobe? Item #4 is...

Bracelets, and lots of them!

Hang up your statement necklaces ladies, it's all in the wrist this season. Piling on a curated assortment of bracelets in every color, texture and size is a trendsetting look that can effortlessly update a casual daytime look or transform a nighttime ensemble. A sleek cuff or simple bangle, beads, braids, leather, studs, rhinestones or ropes...layer it on like icing on a birthday cake. But how many? In what colors and materials? So much for effortlessly.

I was delighted to find this "cheat sheet" for stacked arms on Pinterest which can help you get your arms around (heh, heh) this fun trend for spring. I myself will play with 4+3+1 and completely drop 6. 2, 3, and 4 can stand alone and do the job. There's really no right way to layer...that's the beauty of it! You Pile & Play until you find a look you love. There's no denying an armful of stacked mix and match bracelets that together become so chic.

Image from pinterest.com.

Here are some personal picks that I would love to work onto my wrist.

C. Wonder features their logo bangle at $38. Look at these fabulous colors! And equally fabulous prices. Pick one and build around it. Choose two or three complimentary colors when working on a color scheme for your stack.

Photo from cwonder.com.

J. Crew has some fantastic bracelets in store but not on line. Check them out next time you're there. This bad boy can stand by itself or bring the bling to an armful of wrist candy. Their classic gold bangle is just $28.

Photo from jcrew.com.

How about a premixed set that's ready for stacking? The textures on these are so interesting and will mix with just about anything you pair with it. The Madewell stephan & co. metal bangle 7 pack is only ONLY and only $38.

Photo from madewell.com.

Another great anchor piece from Kate Spade to build around with more delicate, thinner pieces. The Kate Spade triple threat faceted bangle is $88.

Photo from katespade.com.

Henri Bendel in NYC has a dazzling selection of bangles in all sizes and colors. The chevron pattern is a classic and the white, a nod to summer. The Henri Bendel Chevron bangle is $118.

Photo from henribendel.com.

Another fabulous anchor piece that would pair well with so many different looks or shine on its own. The tortoise and hammered gold cuff is featured at C. Wonder for $58.

Photo from cwonder.com.

Add some friendship bracelets - get a kit for your daughter and once she gets in a groove, you'll have a rainbow of custom designs, made with love, worn with sentimentality! Otherwise, try these:

Love Miansai by Michael Saiger's rope bracelets. $60 each.

Photo from miansai.com.

Add a shot of color with the indego africa bangle - 100% of profits go back to African communities. Each is handmade and individual; $10 each at Madewell.

Photo from madewell.com.

I love this little number with Swarovski thrown into the mix. The Girlfriend Wrap bracelet is at Henri Bendel for $78.

Photo from henribendel.com.

Another chain wrapped silk cord for a splash of color! $10.74 at ASOS.

Photo from asos.com.

Mali Africa Bangles are so colorful and fun. Handmade in Mali, and available at Need Supply Co. for $14.

Photo from needsupply.com.

Leather will add some grounding. I could build a whole arm around either of these - the Logo Stud Wrap bracelets or the Hook Leather Wrap bracelet both from Tory Burch, each $95 at Nordstrom.

Photos from nordstrom.com.

When J. Crew started making jewelry, I got a chain link bracelet that I still reach for in a pinch. If you don't have one, Michael Kors makes a pretty good one. His Goldtone Link Bracelet is $125 at Saks.