Supportive Arm Candy

With the booming trends that friendship bracelets have made in the last year or so (since their mega popularity in the 5th grade), it is no surprise that designers are jumping on the bandwagon in order to showcase the unique bracelet. Labels such as Danijo have showed us that friendship bracelets are no longer just for the elementary, but also for the fashionistas. While the prices can be steep for the designer remake of a grade school classic, there are some beautiful pieces out there that won't break the bank and also support a worthy cause.

Enter Pura Vida. Hand crafted bracelets that come in a variety of styles and colors perfect for any gal. The best part? Their price point is more than reasonable. Still need a reason? With every bracelet purchase 1% of the cost goes to help The Surfrider Foundation. In addition to that, Pura Vida uses Costa Rican artisans to create their bracelets - therefore the more bracelets purchased, the more employment opportunity for the artists community.

So, show your support on your wrist! PURA VIDA!!! Make your purchases here.

For more on Pura Vida and their mission check out their video below:

Pura Vida Bracelets: The Story Behind The String from Pura Vida Bracelets on Vimeo.

Friendship Bracelets & More

Image from: JAK & JIL Blog

They are back! Yes those woven gems called friendship bracelets you use to spend hours with your girlfriends at slumber parties making, along with pillow fights (haha), they are back! Those bright colorful bracelets use to give you hours of entertainment along with cat's cradle. Of course the fashion scene has made them look sleeker by adding touches of gold and more chunky jewelery, but they are still the same old bracelets. I actually have found some of the ones I made back in the day and started wearing it.

Image from: Honestly...WTF

Look in the middle, friendship bracelet with chunky gold.

On top of the friendship bracelets, companies like JewelMint, have been using the same embroidery thread to make earrings.

JewelMint Earrings

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