Arm Candy

As I've said before I'm of the belief that even the most simplest and plainest of outfits can be transformed into an amazing look with the addition of a statement necklace but the same can also be said for some serious arm candy too.

Now by this I'm not meaning dripping in diamonds, although of course I wouldn't say no, after all I'm in agreement with Marilyn that diamonds are a girl's best friend but in this instance I am actually referring to a more affordable, less break the bank kind of look, of a mass of different coloured & styled chunky bracelets made from various metals, beads and leathers.

One of my reasons for the love of lots of bracelets worn altogether is I like the clatter bracelets make when knocking against each other which probably goes back to childhood memories of my grandma and her charm bracelet which I would literally spend hours looking at.  And of course there's that great Bette Midler film Big Business where the character shakes her bracelets & hisses.

As someone who can tend on the side of OCD being comfortable not match items or having everything in a set order can really go against the grain (yes I do have my wardrobe neatly arranged in t-shirts, shirts, jumpers etc and colour coded - see I'm not joking about erring on the OCD side!) but if you (of course I mean I!) can just learn to go with it & wear a collection of your favourite bracelets I think it just adds that bit of 'rock chick, chicky rock' to your outfit.  Especially if worn with something quite understated, I'm thinking white shirt, a soft blue pair of skinny jeans, ballet flats & of course some serious arm candy.

And no one rocks this look better than the amazing Elle Macpherson.  Let's face it Elle has an amazing style fullstop  and boy would I love her body, skin, hair, wardrobe.... But these are all unobtainable, unless I start by having a body transplant & considering I feel ill at the sight of a needle this simply isn't going to happen!  I love the mass and varied bracelets she wears and how it just adds that bit of rockability to her outfits.

So I've played around on Polyvore & created this collection of arm candy that I would love to rock with.

Arm Candy by mymidlifefashion featuring bracelet jewelry

Starting top left:-

Unique Silver Grey Leather Bracelet £21.12

Valentino Rockstuds Bracelet £102

Selected Femme Knot Bracelet £23

Nicola Hinrichsen Isola Bracelet £90

Daisy Patnem Friendship Bracelet £45

Whisltes Crea Astala Bracelet £55

As you may have noticed I wasn't kidding about the OCD thing as I've just spotted that I've chosen two bracelets in all three colours....oh well leopard & spots! But I love the gold mixed with the grey & red & these colours could be worn all year round & of course intermixed with other colours too.  Hey I may even throw caution to the wind & add a navy bracelet to the mix (can you see how I love to live life on the edge lol!).

And here's a couple of pictures of my attempts at arm candy.

Leather Studded Wrap Bracelet - Massimo Dutti

Classic Pave Link Bracelet - J Crew

Leopard Print Bangle - Banana Republic

Classic Pave Link Bracelet - J Crew

So what do you think?  Are you into your arm candy & what favourite bracelets do you wear?

Finally here's a few pictures of what I've been wearing the last few days.

Outfit One

Denim Shirt - Zara
Necklace - Zara
Belt (not shown) - Massimo Dutti
Bangle - Mango
Jeans - M&S
Shoes - Zara


Outfit Two

Jacket - Zara

Scarf - Massimo Dutti

Jumper - GAP

Belt (not shown) - Massimo Dutti

Jeans - Massimo Dutti

Leopard Print Shoes - Boden

Outfit Three

Blazer - Zara
Necklace - Massimo Dutti
T-Shirt - Zara
Bracelets - J Crew & Massimo Dutti
Jeans - Zara
Shoes - Massimo Dutti


Outfit Four

Quilted Jacket - Zara
Necklace - Massimo Dutti
Top - Zara
Bracelets - Mango & New Look
Khaki Jeans - Zara
Boots -M&S

As always I'd love to get your feedback & to know if there's any bracelets you're currently rockin' or are on your wish list, so please let me know x