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From Demi Moore and Lindsay Lohan to Rebecca Romijn and Teri Hatcher, Maya Brenner creates the jewelry the stars love to wear. Her jewelry collection, Maya Brenner Designs, is sold at Fred Segal, Henri Bendel, and at other fashionable boutiques across the country. Maya is the also the author of the upcoming book Beaded Jewelry, a do-it-yourself guide for anyone who loves accessories. This summer, keep an eye out in your local stores for the hot trends Maya names below, or grab a copy of Beaded Jewelry and create them for yourself.
Bright White – Ditch the pastel palette of spring for a white hot summer! Look for opaque white beaded necklaces that you can wear long and layered, or try a short chunky white necklace worn on its own. Don't worry about mixing white with gold or silver jewelry; it goes beautifully with both.
Geometric Shapes – Squares, circles, spheres, and triangles give every outfit an organic edge. The sleek and clean style of geometric shapes can be contemporary or retro, and is particularly popular in earrings. When making your own, add a semi-precious stone to a geometric shape for a contemporary look.
Mixed Media – The key to this look is mixing it up! Necklaces with wood, seed, or woven beads combined with semi-precious stones work with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to simple summer sundresses.
Tassels – Tassel necklaces from the 1920s exemplify the vintage/romantic look that is so popular this summer. Simply add chain or intricately strung seed bead tassels to an existing design and dramatically change the look of any necklace. They are the perfect accessory for a big night on the town. You'll love how they swing and sway with your every movement.
Combining Metals – Jewelry with gold and silver tones is not only bold and edgy but transcends trends. Long after gold is no longer the "it" metal, you'll still be able to wear your multi-metal tone designs, and they won't clash with your other jewelry. You'll want to wear your mixed metal rings and bohemian chandelier earrings long into fall. |
