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All in the Wrist

Catch a glimpse of any Aspen fashionista’s wrist, and chances are you will see an array of eye-catching bracelets adorning her arm. Stacking bracelets is an increasingly popular trend, as it allows the wearer to mix and match her favorite pieces, thus creating a unique and individual style.

When done right, combining bracelets offers a chance to play with textures and designs. Pieces that are similar in color and material work best together.
In parts of India, the number and type of bracelets worn by a woman signifies her marital status. A bride will try to wear as many small glass bracelets as possible on her wedding day, believing the honeymoon will end when the last bracelet breaks.

There’s no such superstition in Aspen, but a bounty of bracelets does bode well for any look. Andrea Maria Sims

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Walk on the Wild Side

In the 1950’s Christian Dior popularized animal prints by using them extensively in his designs and ad campaigns. No wardrobe was complete without a dash of leopard. The trend has endured more than five decades, with international designers like Betsey Johnson, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Michael Kors, and Prada consistently mixing a little menagerie into their collections.

Today, animal prints tread a fine between tasteful and tacky. As Aspen’s more discerning fashionistas demonstrate, the safest way to wear a big cat’s colors is sparingly.

When applied correctly, a feral flourish can add a touch of glamour, not garishness, to any ensemble. ~ Andrea Maria Sims