In any case, if your swimwear is just for looks, then there’s no reason not to accessorize it. Today, I wanted to look at some fun ways to pair jewelry with bathing suits, for hot summer days on the patio. I started with a statement piece that is a vacation essential - a shell necklace. The one I picked looks wonderfully tropical with shell donuts and strands of tiny wood beads.
I tried to create two unique looks for different tastes. One is a little more conservative and a little tribal inspired. The other is a bit daring and a lot more uptown. The palette of orange and aqua, with hints of warm brown and yellow is great for the pool, the beach, or the backyard.
For the handmade and vintage alternatives, I decided to take a look around Etsy this month. The selection of bathing suits is much broader, and I was able to find two that fit perfectly with the theme. It was hard to choose just a few necklaces, and I couldn’t resist adding the aqua lampwork nautilus.
Last but not least, here are just a few of my favorite Polyvore sets featuring today’s picks:
What’s your favorite bathing suit style? Have you ever worn your jewelry to the beach?
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Great fashion theme for summer!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of a bikini top with a cute pair of jeans shorts, like the one in your picture collage. I don't generally wear jewelry to the beach/pool due to the sunscreen/chlorine on my skin. But I have seen a very cool bikini top made of chainmaille using neoprene rings on my chainmaille group. The artist did a great job, but I don't think I'm ready to take that plunge :P
ReplyDeleteFabulous sets! ...and thanks for the motivation to leave the computer and head for the nearest beach (on a lake), lol
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