Friday, November 11, 2011
From the runways of fashion week to the counters at Tiffany's, 2011 is bursting onto the scene. Vivacious color, divine texture, and options like never before, speak of a season predestined to drag us off the couch, and temp us into trends. Yes, bees are buzzing, and bracelets are blooming. What? Bracelets? That's right, in 2011 fashion sense says bigger is better from wrists to rings, and the buzz doesn't stop there.
The Look • Take bold risks! Clashing designs that embrace the earths feel and flow make a statement this season, while allowing wiggle room in your wallet. Retro inspired pieces are being paired with brilliant floral prints. Antique keys, coins, and geometric shapes, take the stage with Indian, and Asian inspired designs layering on color.
The Palate • Brighter is better, and mixing it up is no longer fashion failure. Never-the-less, we found that colors revolving around shades of yellow, coral, sea blue, and amazonite green are hot choices this spring. Zebra print is leading a comeback of black and white, with Native American flavor following on its heels. From wow, to plain wacky, these styles are being brought back to life in pendants, bracelets, and beading.
Earrings • The hottest lobes today are dripping with style, and they're longer and stronger than ever. Try chandelier earrings bedecked with gemstones, and classic antique grace, or go lean and lanky with single strands that dangle stones to the collarbone.
Necklaces • Multiple strands in long layers, or one wildly inspired piece, are all the rage in neckwear. Wooden beads, antique chains, and daring pendants that fill out your front, overtake simplicity in style 2011.
Cuffs • Wide with pride these fashion statements, are hot. Wear them doubled up low on the wrist or cinched tight above the elbow. In fabric, leather, or choice metals, making a statement is easy from elbow to wrist.
Bangles • This hippie classic takes us back while driving fashion forward. But don't let one of these dainty beauties be enough. Pile them on for the look this spring.
Rings • Larger than life gems, ornately carved wooden settings and antique details are livening up even our smallest accessories. Clunky and funky beat out dainty and demure in the battle of options these days so have fun, but limit rings to one or two.
Textures • Wood, suede, quartz, shells, fabric covered or glass beads, hemp, leather, pearl, keys, coins, brass, worn finished metals, geometric shapes, ethnic inspirations, and all the precious stones available.
Gold or Silver? • The jury is still out on this age old question, and spring 2011 allows you the choice. Go Glam with a classic golden summer or keep winter alive with your icy sparkles, just be sure and make a statement with both.Photos courtesy of fashionjewelry.com
