Oh, how time flies. It’s as if we were just bearing the cold winter weather, and now we are on the outskirts of the summer season! If you are anything like us, then you are already planning your summer trips and getting bikini ready for the adventures that await you. After a long year of hard work, we all deserve a break!
For many of you out there, the upcoming summer months may symbolize something much more than the chance to get a good tan at the beach. This summer may be the beginning of a new chapter in your life because you may be preparing to graduate. Whether you are graduating from high school, college or grad school, you should congratulate yourself. You made it, and now it’s time to celebrate.
The ultimate excitement of any graduation is walking on stage in your cap and gown to receive the diploma or degree that you have worked so hard to achieve. For all of you fashionistas out there, it is also a chance to strut your stuff and make that cap and gown look fabulous. We are well aware that it can be difficult to make a cap and gown chic, but it is definitely possible. All you need is a good pair of heels and the right jewelry.
When choosing jewelry to accessorize your cap and gown, a sparkling ring, bracelet or earrings are going to be the easiest to pull off. If you are going to wear a necklace, go with something that is not too bulky. Graduation gowns don’t leave much neck-room. We have selected some of our favorite items to help inspire your graduation look. If you are a friend or loved one of the graduate, any of these items would also make a fantastic graduation gift.
Let’s start with the rings. Graduation gowns typically represent your school color. As such, we love the idea of picking colorful jewelry items that contrast nicely with your graduation ensemble. The Gottex Coral ‘Sunset Cove’ Drop Earrings are a good way to color block. These earrings are big, bold and colorful. They are also available in different colors. You might also like the Ben-Amun Blue Fantasy Drop Earrings.
If you are more of a simple gal, try some studs. Symbolic jewelry is a good way to make your special day even more meaningful. We really love the idea of both the ABS Butterfly Pyramid Stud Earrings and the ABS Wishbone Pyramid Stud Earrings. Butterflies are symbolic of your new found freedom, and wishbones can represent what you wish for your future.
When it comes to statement rings, you can play a little bit more. Adding bracelets into the mix will make your look a lot more noticeable. There are two ring and bracelet combos that we absolutely love for a graduation outfit. If you are going for a more edgy look, we absolutely adore the way that the Boy Meets Girl X Roman Luxe Gold Triangles Cocktail Ring and the Ted Rossi Python Metal Ridge Cuff Bracelet look together. Imagine this jewelry combo with a pair of strappy black heels. We love it!
If you prefer more of a classic jewelry combo, then try pairing the Janis By Janis Savitt Champagne Polygon Ring with the SKU Jewelry CZ Circle Link Bracelet. This feminine look will make you shine.
As mentioned before, if you are going to wear a necklace, keep it simple. Some good options of simple necklaces are either the Seraphina CZ Heart Necklace or the Carolee Crystal Evil Eye And Circle Pendant Necklace. Both of these necklaces have meaning behind them. The heart can be representative of your passions in life, and the evil eye is supposed to ward off any evil from your life.
Have an amazing graduation, and remember to live it up!
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