This new trend makes me a bit nostalgic for the days when I was younger and went to camp in the summertime. As a camper, friendship bracelets were a huge deal. In my bunk we would make them for each other, and wear them on our wrists or ankles all summer until they became so worn they fell off. You can imagine my excitement when I noticed an amped up version of these bracelets popping up everywhere. Allow me to break down my favorite blinged out friendship bracelets…
I absolutely love the Frieda and Nellie bracelets. Each is one-of-a-kind and handmade (just like the ones I used to make with my camp besties!) and therefore wins the top spot on my friendship bracelet list. I would love to have one of these unique bracelets to call my own…
They can be found at Barney’s CO-OP and Henri Bendel in New York and Le Bon Marche in Paris.
I also am a fan of Michelle Roy‘s take on the friendship bracelet. Her version is also fairly less expensive than Frieda and Nellie’s line. You can purchase the bracelets on the Michelle Roy website or from Boutique To You. Apparently Lauren Conrad is also smitten with the collection…
Hi Lauren, will you be my bff? Can we exchange Michelle Roy bracelets? Does Lo have one too?
Because I can’t get enough of this trend, here’s some more:
1. Stephan & Co. ‘Braided Cord & Chain Bracelet’ (Nordstrom, $12) – STEAL ALERT!
2. Juicy Couture ‘Embellished Friendship Bracelet’ (Bloomingdales, $38)
3. Kris Nations ‘Blue Lapis Friendship Bracelet’ (Max and Chloe, $70)
4. Ariel Gordon ‘Silk Friendship Bracelet’ (Max and Chloe, $108)
5. Links of London ‘Color Mix Friendship Bracelet’ (Bloomingdales, $225)
6. Shashi ‘Original One-Row Bracelet’ (Bloomingdales, $70)
If you’re feeling creative you can always DIY with this awesome kit from American Eagle ($12.50). It comes with 12 different colors of string and an instruction booklet so you’re good to go. Next, look for old pieces stashed in your jewelry box or head to a craft store to find charms or studs for added pizzazz!
XO, lori.morgan
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