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Invariably, we all wear a lot less clothing in the summer months, particularly when on holiday and there’s some sort of revitalising water source to dip in and out of. And so, adorning your neck, wrists and ears with a bit of bling is a sure-fire way to make your skin-baring outfit that little bit more expressive and potentially glamorous. MR PORTER’s holiday bling edit features five simple, but effective items of jewellery that will attract attention for all the right reasons (and make you feel pretty great about it, too).
01.
Smile, you’re on holiday
If you need a subtle reminder that your facial expression should reflect some degree of glee while on holiday, this gold-plated necklace with a smiley resin pendant from Maria Black will do the job. Nostalgic and cool in nature, to make sure everyone else is on the same vibe, wear Vilebrequin’s all-over smiley print swim shorts and finish them off with some green-lensed sunglasses from Jacques Marie Mage.
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02.
Ibiza is calling
Bohemian chic has never looked so good, especially when it comes via a delicate turquoise and vibrant gemstone bracelet from Peyote Bird. With flecks of silver nestled between the charming stones that scream summer, it feels and looks elevated and will therefore give a two-piece towelling set with a striking red jacquard design from the master of refined beachwear, Orlebar Brown, an informed lift. Beach club, anyone?
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03.
Pearly pinks all summer long
As we stated last year, pearls are here to stay and especially so when POLITE WORLDWIDE® graces these droplets of trending joy with a shade of light pink and a 14-carat gold clasp. These will go with just about anything, but kick back into holiday mode and take it easy by wearing them with neutral tones, care of Jacquemus’s floral swim shorts, which are made from recycled polyester, and finish off the look with Casablanca’s towel.
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04.
Hear the ocean everywhere you go
No accessory says, “I’ll be at the beach, you can find me there” more than a cowrie shell earring with a gold hoop and notes of ocean blue. With a free-spirited vibe, which is what you should be channelling while on holiday, it’s artisanally made by Éliou using natural materials and will work easily with statement camp-collar shirts, such as this one by ERL. Just in case the beach is accessible only by clambering over jagged and potentially holiday-ruining rocks, CELINE HOMME’s chunky sandals will have you arriving in style (and injury-free).
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05.
Big holiday mode energy
Bling has never been all about dialled-down minimalism. Indeed, it’s often been the bigger the bling, the better the overall fit, and Isabel Marant’s woven bracelet is testament to that. With strands of gold weaving through the orange nylon, it’s as luxurious as it is sporty, which is perfect for an action-packed holiday or boujee festival. If you’re going to go with a statement piece, do the full monty and box off every colour imaginable (and within reason) by wearing a kaleidoscopic T-shirt from Jungmaven and rainbow-detailed crochet hat from LOEWE.