| Everything about this spring screams bold & bright! | | | | this spring, as well they should be! Whether you're |
| I work on Fifth Avenue in New York City and the | | | | sporting colorful flower rings on your digits, or golden |
| window displays all boast a plethora of colors. This | | | | flower stud earrings, you will definitely bear the |
| years' spring jewelry collection is no exception. | | | | essence of spring with buds in full bloom! |
| Everything -- from necklaces to bangles -- are brightly | | | | 6. Ribbon! All of sudden jewelry designers are |
| colored and chunky. Let nothing hold you back from | | | | incorporating more ribbon with their mixed metals. |
| accessorizing with attitude! Read on for this years' top | | | | Necklaces with ribbon-type clasps are the next big |
| 10 spring picks! | | | | thing to hit the scene. Look for ribbons of all colors and |
| | | | varieties! |
| 1. Long, chunky, necklaces are spicing up outfits all | | | | 7. Soak up the sun with some saucy sea-life! Just |
| around. I was just in H&M the other day and I saw | | | | when you thought Tiffany's starfish necklace was "so |
| a long, white plastic beaded necklace paired with a | | | | last year" we see even more sea urchins moving to |
| collared work shirt. Whether for work or for play, | | | | the forefront of the fashion scene. Keep your eyes |
| these long necklaces turn a bland outfit into something | | | | alert to gold starfish, seahorses, seashells, what have |
| that looks put-together and chic. | | | | you! |
| 2. Wood is good. More and more you will see wood | | | | 8. Spring sunshine-y yellow is the proclaimed color of |
| incorporated in all types of jewelry, including in hot new | | | | the season! Anything in golden yellow is sure to |
| jewelry lines produced by stores like J. Crew. Not only | | | | brighten your wardrobe, and your spirits. Snap up |
| is it Eco-friendly, it gives off a very boho-chic vibe, | | | | chunky, layered necklaces with yellow flowers, or thick |
| especially when paired with long flowy dresses or | | | | plastic beads. |
| skirts. | | | | 9. Medallions are majestic, and completely in style this |
| 3. Pick a peck of pearls! Pearls, no matter the season | | | | season. Whether they are made of sterling silver, gold, |
| or era (for that matter), are always a good choice. I | | | | or brass, ornate medallions on a long chain are the |
| find that most often, simple jewelry is the most | | | | perfect accessory to implement. They can be worn |
| exquisite. Plus every gal knows for a fact that a | | | | by themselves with a simple tunic, or layered with |
| strand of pearls, or pearl stud earrings, will never, ever | | | | other slinky and sleek metal chains. |
| go out of style! | | | | 10. Lovely, lively, winged things! Another staple to |
| 4. Stud Earrings are also something that every girl | | | | include in large quantity...insects with fragile little wings |
| must have plenty of in stock. We must remember that | | | | that like to come out and play in the springtime. |
| when we throw on a chunky necklace or bangle, to | | | | Butterflies, dragonflies, and hummingbirds are not only |
| even the score by simplifying our earrings. Big earrings | | | | beautiful to look at, they also carry their own special |
| mixed with other big jewelry is a no-no. Balance is key! | | | | meanings. Add a little inspiration to keep your soul |
| 5. Flowers by the fistful! Flowers are another big thing | | | | aflight! |