[If some of you ladies are wondering what bling to strut come spring, this guest post by the lovely Maria (Beauty is Within) got you covered. Aren't these pretty? They make you excited for spring, don't they? ]
Spring is just around the corner, and regardless of your budget, you can always find nice pieces of jewelry to update your wardrobe. This spring season there are many jewelry trends that just about any fashionista can appreciate - from big and bold to simple and chic.
1. Whimsical and fun
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I like to think that unique, playful jewelry should be a trend every season, so I like that designers have come out with pieces that appeal to our child-like aesthetics.
I came across this TightropeTightrope<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2F">https://www.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F63623700%2Ftightrope-walk-yoga-necklace&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGk_BfBEPDq92k_26Fdbe8QpzwAPA"> walkwalk<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2F">https://www.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F63623700%2Ftightrope-walk-yoga-necklace&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGk_BfBEPDq92k_26Fdbe8QpzwAPA"> “YOGAYOGA<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2F”">https://www.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F63623700%2Ftightrope-walk-yoga-necklace&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGk_BfBEPDq92k_26Fdbe8QpzwAPA">” necklace">https://www.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F63623700%2Ftightrope-walk-yoga-necklace&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGk_BfBEPDq92k_26Fdbe8QpzwAPA">necklace ($64) on Etsy created by Berlin designer, François Locher, which features a hand painted miniature woman on a silver pendulum swinging freely on a delicate sterling silver chain.
2. The statement necklace
Statement necklaces continue to make their way onto the fashion scene. After all, isn’t fashion about making a statement about who you are? This is a great piece to express your unique fashion sense. For Spring 2011 this type of necklace can include big, bold gemstones with oversized chains or a bib necklace with a unique design.
I like this vintage Sarah Coventry silver plated necklace ($295.85 at Asos.com) featuring a bib style with a layered cut-out design, drop metal strands on a cable chain.
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This geometricclampbraceletbyFreedom ($35 at TopShop.com) is one part bold and two parts fabulous.
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From necklaces to bracelets and earrings, fringe is everywhere for spring. Designer brands like Dior and Chanel featured fringe jewelry on the runways with bold colors and intricate detailing.
What I like about these fringedlinksearrings from Banana Republic ($35) is that they can be worn dressed up or down.
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This type of necklace was popular during the 70’s and 90’s, and now they’re making a comeback. Ralph Lauren featured suede chokers studded with natural stones on the runway while Marc Jacobs gave us a velvet ribbon choker with colored feathers.
I personally like this off-white beaded choker by Undercover ($385 at FarFetch.com) featuring a trapezoidal shape with intricate bead detailing along the front.