Jute jewelry: The eco-friendly summer fashion accessories

Scorching heat, constant sweating and utter discomfort are all part 'n parcel of Indian summers. It is difficult to stay fit during this time of the year, let alone keeping up with the latest fashion trends. It seems like a real difficult task, when it comes to dressing up in a stylish way, as our bodies, minds and clothing tend to wander to the outdoor mode. Most of us are torn between the choices as to which factor to prioritize – comfort or style. And while picking the right option we often get confused and go wrong with the entire thing. Result - unsynchronized outfit and fashion accessories that heighten the discomfort of summer.
So, how to go about it? How to beat the summer heat in a fashionable way? - Just use a bit of creative intelligence, and you can easily transform your summer attire into cool outdoor chic. Comfy outfits made from natural fibers such as cotton, hemp and jute make great summer wearables. Same goes for jewelry and fashion accessories. Jewelry made from jute fibers not only makes a smart eco-friendly fashion treatment, but also makes summer bearable and fashionable at the same time.
Jute jewelry like other handcrafted jewelry comes in various forms. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings- you name it, and there is a beautiful jute jewelry item for each category. Some jewelry items also feature beads made from glass, stone, wood and shells, which are skilfully stitched to the twine base. Here are some fascinating jute jewelries ... see which one of these fits your idea of summer fashion accessory.

Jewelry for a perfect summer date

Dressing up for a summer evening out? Try out these jewelry styling ideas. Nothing works better as a summer evening outfit than a stylish pair of capris and a trendy top. While spaghetti and halter-neck tops make you look sensuous, for an extra bit of shimmer you can pair up the capris with a subtly sequined top. Shorts and miniskirts are even better for adding to the oomph factor. But how to accessorize this outfit? Go in for large hoop earrings if you have an ovalish face. It lends your face a fuller look. But if you already have a round face, go in for drop earrings or pretty danglers. You can clip your hair up with a gorgeous hair clip or pin, but since, summer evenings are breezier compared to the daytime, you can easily leave your hair open.

Coming to wristwear, chunky bracelets or beaded bracelets always look cool with western wears. Or you can even stack in four or five colored handcrafted bangles to give your outfit a dramatic appeal.

Now, for the legs ... do not forget to tie around a chic anklet up above your stilettos. They help draw eyeballs towards your beautifully pedicured feet.

And did you say necklace? Yes, I haven't forgot about it either. Whatever you wear, a beaded piece or a shell necklace or something in sterling silver, just remember to keep it bosom-length. That not only makes your bare neck look more sensuous, but also lets you feel much more comfortable.

The Earthen Charm of Terracotta Jewelry

Terracotta – an Italian term actually refers to the heated or the cooked earth. In ancient times, the earthen clay called Terracotta was used for making pots and other utensils, later as the society evolved, terracotta started being used for making all sorts of ornaments like necklace, bracelet, pendants, chokers etc. Back then, it used to be prevalent only in the rural and tribal societies but today terracotta jewelry is vouched for its exotic earthy appeal.

Each terracotta jewelry piece, exudes this rustic, earthy feel which goes absolutely in sync with the bohemian style of dressing which together accentuates the nomadic, gypsy look. Most often the terracotta designs consist of basic traditional shapes of animals, tribal gods or even abstract shapes. The rough and glazed finishes adds on to the natural artistic appeal of these pieces. Presenting here are a couple of classic intimidating terracotta jewelry pieces:

Anklets and barefoot sandals for a sexy summer start

Okay enough of lauding the very royal and very gorgeous Indian traditional jewelry. It's a huge arena, and none of the jewelry types ever stops to intrigue us at any point of time. So, we'll get back to them some other time. For now, let's talk something trendy, something which reminds us of the summertime fun. Anklet is a jewelry type that ranks quite high when it comes to sex appeal. Worn with trendy shoes, sandals, or even bare feet, anklets make a perfect summer fashion accessory. They serve as an instant attention catcher, and draw the eyeballs to the beautifully pedicured feet, ankles, and legs. So, if you have nice ankles, be sure to stock up on a good supply of anklets!

Barefoot sandals are equally alluring. As the name implies, these are best worn with bare feet, making them a perfect boudoir piece.

Usher in a mint fresh summer with seashell jewelry

Organic accessories are the big trend in jewelry this season. But you don't need to be a granola-girl to pull off these great styles. Try mixing great pieces with items you already own for a quick update on your current look. Basic pearls are always classic, but keep your eye out for other sea-inspired pieces that are sure draw attention. Simple necklaces featuring a large shell-like jewel are always elegant. So are the drop earrings in bunch of different shells. Shell jewelries are stunning and very calming. No two pieces are similar. Find these amazing accessories in galore to have a colorful and mint fresh summer ahead.


And for those who want to design their own stuff, here's an easy video tutorial:

Peridot jewelry makes great summer fashion accessory

Summer is a time of life and vibrancy. Nothing embodies this better than the bright peridot gemstone. The vivid, slightly golden shimmering green of peridot is the ideal gemstone color to complement a light summertime outfit. There are plenty of peridot jewelry options to choose from, forget alone the standard rings and necklaces. But an eye-catching gem set in a pair of gold earrings is simply the easiest and the best way to bring in the new season without compromising your own sense of comfortable style. Peridot looks stunning with pearls as well. Consider peridot for gifting your mom this Mother's Day, which falls on 9th of May. She will love it for sure.

Beat the summer heat with cool chikan and dreamy pearls

Summers in India are almost synonymous with fabrics such as cotton and chiffon (with lycra gaining huge importance these days) featuring magical embroidery of Lucknowi chikankari. They are delicate, breathy and extremely classy. Wear them as sarees, traditional salwar kameez, or trendy kurtis and tops, chikan work on cotton and chiffon look wonderful in every form.

Chikan designs are like flights of fantasy, ranging from small delicate portions to elaborate affairs. It has that irresistible enchanting effect in itself that one just can not resist the urge to own a piece. I am sure, all of you must be having a couple of these elegant traditional wears in your wardrobe. But how do you accessorize them? With silver jewelry and dazzling diamonds? - Okay, that is fine, but how about pairing them up with pearl beads?

Pearls look extremely classy on chikankari ensembles. You need not go for something that is heavily jeweled, or for that matter, ones which are very intricate in design and hence complicated. Beauty of a pearl jewelry piece lies in its simplicity. The more uncomplicated it is the better. So, just settle for a strand or two if you are wearing a necklace, and for the ear-do, only a simply pearl drop will be enough to make you stand out in a crowd.

Set the mercury soaring with sensuous belly chains

When there is spring, can summer be far behind? It's now bright sunny outside, you hardly feel the nip in the air, and the sudden burst of colors around you say that the summery days are finally here. It's time to head for the beaches. Set off your swimsuit with an alluring belly chain!

A belly chain is a gorgeous accessory. It can be worn with many an outfit from low-rise jeans and shorts to A-line skirts and halter tops. Wear it across your waist or let it drape low on your hips, it looks stunning either ways. But you need to make sure of one thing – attitude. Accessorizing an attire with belly chain calls for that subtle use of intelligence. You just cannot afford to go too loud with this jewelry piece. A bad mix of aesthetics sense and confidence can ruin your entire look. So, just pick the right stuff that you think you can carry off with elegance, and you are ready hit the streets.

Find here some more cool belly chains ... or did I say hot!