Fashion Expert Rakia Reynolds shows you how to spice up your summer wardrobe with funky, chunky statement pieces.
Here is some info straight from the fashionista herself:
Natural Born Thrillers
Nature-inspired pieces are all the rage this season! Let your playful side come out with whimsical pieces like this Fox Ring from Concrete Polish. The Sea of the Horse necklace by local designer Joanna Je is great piece without being too loud. Leaf inspired piece is also subtle yet still elegant.
Tribal Effects
Be apart of the gathering with tribe inspired pieces like The Maximina necklace from Cayetano is a great statement piece with a tribal touch that can transform a simple little black dress into a showstopper. Think ethnic prints, seedbead jewelry, and crochet when shopping for tribal pieces.
Geometric Shapes
Accessories begin to take shape this summer with the trend in geometric-shaped jewelry. This Butterfly Skeleton ring from Concrete Polish has sharp edges for a modern look. Circles, squares and triangle shapes are in. You can also use accessories as tricks to flatter the body such as sharp straight edged shapes, which are flattering to the face especially those of rounder shape.
Color Blocking/Gold
Color blocking has sprung up this year, Jade is a must have this season! The turquoise gives any outfit a splash with a pop of color like this Cayatano piece, the Madeline. I personally love to mix and match but make sure to coordinate with the rest of your outfit, do not over do it with more than two different pop colors. Color blocking can also be done with gold, mixing yellow and rose gold along with silver. Concrete Polish has this bold chunky Tree Trunk Crystal Growth Ring adding something new to the normal gold ring.
Designer Jewelry
Necklace used as a bracelet (Five Below $5)
Cayetano
Madeline (turquoise) $139
The Maximina (red) $139
The Norma (multicolor) $119
Concrete Polish
Stackable Spike Ring (RSS/Gold, RSS/Rose & RSS/Silver) $132
Quartz Growth with 8MM Gemstone (R8/Black) $180
Gold Double-Chain Necklace $140
Pyrite Crystal Necklace (NPC/Silver) $250
Tree Trunk Crystal Growth Ring (RTT/GoldRose) $275
Tree Trunk Crystal Growth Ring (RTT/SilverRose) $350
Butterfly Skeleton Ring (RBS/Gold) $155
Fox Ring with Gemstone Eyes (RFS/Silver/Gold) $210
Adjustable Serpent Bangle $220
Joanna Je
Taper with Leaf (NSS-2010-01) $180
Sea Horse $120
