Chain bracelets have been showing up for Fall 2009 with some interesting combinations of metals and chain sizes.  Everything from yellow gold to black nickel has been appearing on wrists.
Would you like to try out the multi metal trend, but don’t quite have the budget for bracelets like David Yurman’s gorgeous 18kt gold take on the trend?
Rimistyle has a much cheaper option – at only $24 you can play with some interesting colored metal chains… and keep your budget intact

If you’re channeling your inner Mariah Carrey – why not slip on something feminine and pretty like a butterfly ring?
Or you might just like wearing butterfly jewelry…
This lovely ring by Mars & Valentine features faceted white topaz, set in sterling silver:

It also retails for $198 US.  If that’s a little too much for your current budget, Rimistyle offers another butterfly ring:

At only $20 this silver-tone and rhinestone ring can fit into almost any budget.
Hey, just because you’re on a budget – doesn’t mean you have to give up your bling!
images: Nordstrom & Rimistyle

Straw totes are great casual bags for summer fun.  Especially when they come in candy-colored hues!
Pack them for the beach, a picnic or a trip to the farmer’s market – they’re perfect for casual summer trips.
But not everyone has the budget to spend $195 for a tote, like this rope-handle tote by Elaine Turner.

image: Nordstrom
Love the color, can’t quite do the price?
How about $24 for this sweet straw tote – complete with a polka-dot ribbon?

image: Ika’aka

I love wearing flower jewelry in the spring and summer.  It’s fun, flirty and light-hearted – the perfect warm-weather jewelry!
But let’s face it, not everyone can drop $200 on a great ring – even if it is as cute as Kenneth Jay Lane’s enamel flower ring:

image: Neiman Marcus
It’s made from 22kt yellow gold, enameled flowers and Swarovski crystal accents.
If your budget is more ramen noodles than fine dining, why not go for the charming “Spring Garden” ring from Forever 21?  At only $3.80 it’s not fine jewelry, but for a trendy piece of jewelry – it does the trick …read more