Fabulous Jewelry Finds for Summer

Summer is a time for bright colors, warm weather and social gatherings a plenty. The most popular outfits of the season are sundresses, short and tank tops in lightweight fabrics and finishes. And one of the must have accessories of the season continues to be the brightly beaded bracelet. They can be worn day or night to freshen up last season's favorites. They can be stacked to the max for dramatic impact. And best of all, they're completely affordable and wearable for any fashionista.Beaded bracelets are not new to the style scene, but designers are coming out with different designs all the time. This year, the trend is all about multiples. So pile on a number of different candy colored stretch bracelets for a youthful fun look. These will add interest to a basic white dress or be the perfect compliment to a printed mini-dress. Don't be afraid to wear eye-catching colors and beads of varying size and shape.

If you like more of a natural look, opt for earthly stones like agate and opal. These can be worn unpolished for a unique style statement that goes hand in hand with the ongoing boho chic trend. You can easily mix beaded bracelets with ones that you already own such as bangles and even charm bracelets. Feel free to experiment with you jewelry style. After all, summer is the time for free-spirited vibes and casual cool style.

If beads aren't really your thing, try a variation by loading up on candy colored shell bracelets in hues like magenta, turquoise and orange. Pile these on with a peasant blouse and skirt or a simple outfit of shorts and a tank top. You'll be feeling like you're already on summer vacation with these deliciously decadent bracelets that will have you dreaming of sandy beaches and tropical far off places.

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Pale Hues: Summer's Must Have Jewelry

With the lazy days of summer quickly approaching, you'll want to update your jewelry box with pieces that are as light and breezy as the weather itself. These accessories are beach friendly, vacation approved and suitable for just about any everyday look.

Beaded necklaces are hot ticket items this year, so welcome summer with a chunky beaded necklace in a soft shade like baby blue, antique rose or muted yellow. These necklaces go great with neutrals, but you can also easily wear them with darker pieces in your wardrobe, to achieve a sense of balance. Another option is to dress up a peasant blouse or lace blouse with these feminine accents.Bangle bracelets are another must-have item, but if you're wondering which ones to invest in, and which ones to leave behind, maybe this will help. Summer jewelry should be effortless, chic and simple. Wooden bangle bracelets with painted patterns in soft colors do a great job at achieving this, and can be worn casually, or with a sundress. Thin wire bangle bracelets are also beautiful, but try something in a shade of rose gold for a contemporary twist.If you're looking for a simple way to update your go-to office apparel, then consider throwing on a cute pair of drop earrings in a natural stone of amethyst or opal. Beautiful unpolished rocks set in a simple gold or sterling silver drop will get you more mileage out of an old favorite. In addition, it helps to pull together your look from head to toe. Now, you can be sure that your first impression will be a stylish one.

Typically, the colors of spring have favored pastels and florals, but this year, it's a new take, with soft spoken beads, organic stones and earthy jewelry that compliments any style – from boho chic to classic and polished. So, step outside of the comfort zone and try these easy-to-wear styles.