I’ve been writing about a lot of jewelry, lately, haven’t I? I wear less of it daily in the summertime, but nightly I rely on it to dress up simple black dresses and sandals. I like my jewelry like I like a lot of other things: weird.
I’m going to be honest and say that while I like the way these cuffs look in the picture, I’m not positive how I’d feel about them in person. I like the idea of these black and silver lashes winking at me, but in reality they could be cheesy/annoying. The minimal design of the …read more

Do you have a flair for the dramatic?  Anthropologie’s “Dramatic Monogram” cuff bracelet may be just what you’re looking for!

It’s bold, with the black resin face – but the cursive, gold-plated initial has a restrained Victorian feel too.  Perfect for a winter party, especially if you might forget what letter your name starts with…
image: Anthropologie

I think these enameled animal head bracelets from Kenneth Jay Lane are quite charming…

They’re available in giraffe…

Zebra…

And tigers – oh, my!
Now the question is, will you wear one, or stack a safaris worth on your wrist?
All images: Bluefly 
 

I was one of those kids that loved making crafts out of flat-pack kits.  Things like doll house furniture, airplanes – way too much fun!
These silk-screened wooden bracelets from Tivi have that same spirit of playfulness – each pack has four bracelets that you punch out and wear:

image source: Tivi

I think everyone knows by now that I have a soft spot for wicker purses, but I hadn’t come across wicker bracelets before:

Carole Cole, an accessories designer from Oregon, creates these woven bracelets from rattan (the same material that wicker furniture & baskets are made from).  They are also amazing inexpensive – about $10 per bracelet!
image source: Basketry Botanica

My flowers are finally starting to bloom in my garden which inspired me to look for something appropriately cheerful & flowery today…  I think the “Happy Flower” cuff bracelet from Rimistyle fits the bill:

It even comes in different colors!

all images: Rimistyle

I love the sentiment engraved onto this set of stainless steel bangle bracelets from D&G:

The black bangle reads “the perfect love is right around the corner”.  Sweet, no?