| When you think about the lazy days of summer, | | | | in nature. Their vintage feel may recall memories of |
| vacations to tropical places and trips to the beach, the | | | | the 60s hippie era, but on today’s style scene, this |
| last thing you want to worry about is piling on loads of | | | | trend tops the list of celebrity must-haves. Long |
| heavy jewelry (like diamond, gold, pearl and sterling | | | | necklaces strands of leather cord have pendants |
| silver jewelry). But, of course, you still want to look | | | | made of carved wood, fossils, amber or stone. Natural |
| good while you’re enjoying the weather. The best | | | | motifs such as leaves, bones and animals are often |
| way to wear accessories during the spring and | | | | carved in beads or stones and show distinct |
| summer months is to think bare. | | | | craftsman quality. |
| Organic materials such as shells, wood, horn and | | | | The best way to wear this no-fuss type of jewelry is |
| beads make for lightweight and beautiful accents to | | | | to keep the rest of your look effortless as well. |
| any minimalist look. The real key is in the beauty of the | | | | Long-flowing skirts, peasant blouses, cut off jean |
| details and embracing the unique flaws that each piece | | | | shorts and sundresses all fit the bill. Natural textured |
| has. For example, a chunky wooden bangle can easily | | | | fabrics and delicate neutrals are uncomplicated and |
| become a fashion staple that will carry you through a | | | | perfect for the hot days ahead. The jewelry that you |
| season. Whether you choose to wear the material in | | | | wear doesn’t have to be plain; instead, it should |
| its natural form, or purchase a piece that is | | | | compliment your personal style and be as easy to pull |
| hand-painted, you’re sure to make a style | | | | off as a pair of comfortable flip-flops. Luckily, this |
| statement that is elegant and chic in its simplest form. | | | | season, it’s a breeze to find neutral travel-friendly |
| Handcrafted jewelry often uses earthly materials to | | | | lightweight accessories. |
| create pieces that are free-spirited and bohemian chic | | | | |