They say boho, they say chic and they say bling. Versatile, colourful and down right fabulous, bangles line your cuffs and spice up your outfit in an instant. Wear with a maxi dress, sandals and wayfarers for casual cool; a crisp white shirt, denim jacket and black cigarette pants for screen siren edge; or stack them gold or silver with a little black dress and a sexy doe-eye for ultimate old-world glamour. This season, it’s all about forgetting the plain old plastic (let’s reserve that for the eighties) and embracing colours, textures and words a la Miss Cushman. And with Aussie online boutique Miijo stocking more than you can handle, piling up on arm candy has never been easier. Visit Miijo and start stacking a few of my favourite things.
These snaked embossed Italian leather and 24kt gold plated bangles are are handmade in Florence, Italy. Available in a variety of colours, and featuring a magentic closure (so they fit us all) they are great on their own or make a statement when teamed with others of the same style. A fave among the LA celebrity set (Kate Hudson, Bosworth, Eva Longoria, Cameron Diaz) these are the answer to the girl who dreams of being A-list on budget. Slightly steep at $199, but they’ll last longer than plastic and will still be fashionable decades from now. Trespass tip: Check out Miijo’s other Vita gold chain link bracelets, which would really compliment the above. I should know, I am the proud owner of six of them!
Image courtesy of HR Fashion
Whether ripped off Chanel, a movie script or a song, these babies bring a lot more oomph to the girl who already has a lot to say. Available in black and ivory, these srimshawed resin bangles are limited edition but pack a whole lot of punch to your jewellery box. We’ll always have Paris is a fave, but then again, we are a little spolit for choice. Want more styles to choose from? Try US retailer Revolve Clothing. From $159
Image courtesy of Polyvore
These have been around for a little while, but the celebrity obsession has not waned. Nor has mine for a matter of fact (not because of the celeb reason either – you may have noticed from my choices this week I like to do the statement thing) and that’s because these braclets make a really bold addition to any outfit. But at almost $400 a pop, I think 90% of us are doomed to admire from afar. Dare I say let’s stuff the cuff, but as a fashionista to the end, I just can’t do it.
Image courtesy of Bunny Hug
Honourable Mention
Pip and Juju’s Jewellery - these bangles are good enough to eat. We love the Sprinkles bangle, and the white collection. Perfect to accessorise your summer frock wardrobe.
Image courtesy of Pip and Juju
Enjoy the post-Chrissie sales everyone, which we will sum up for you on tomorrow’s Tight Ass Tuesday.
