FRENCH-STYLE JEWELLERY, THE LAST ECHO OF SUMMER...

During these last weeks of summer, when the fashion world is already focused on fall trends and more sombre colours, I would like to indulge on a category of accessories I am fond of: summer jewellery. 
I identify summer jewellery mainly with French jewellery, since I find that it better embodies the carefree, colourful, boho-chic inspiration which is the quintessence of heated up days, when more is a must on bared skins and ornamental choices become more distinct and personal.

Hand-made jewels from the French Riviera's markets

These range from dainty anklets, gold hoops, ethnic-style earrings, layered necklaces, piled up bracelets that tell a story. Personally, I think it is better to be bling-wise and size down in scale, without cutting back on quantity, since I believe in investing in pieces that can be worn everyday for several years. 

So my collection of summer jewels increases every year with purchases at mono-brand shops such as Gas Bijoux in St-Tropez, whose jewellery is the embodiment of a refined bohemian spirit, and Satellite Bijoux in Cannes, whose pieces reflect a more ethnic glamour.

And it is cool to mix and match these refined jewels with other cute findings from the numerous summer markets, offering more affordable, original, hand-made merchandise that still possesses that ineffable French chic I like so much, and is reminiscent of an "invitation to the voyage" towards exotic destinations...

Earrings & bracelet by Gas Bijoux

Earrings & bracelet by Gas Bijoux

Lively coloured bracelets by Gas Bijoux

Ethnic-style necklace & earrings by Satellite