Jewelry box or tool box?
Today's hottest jewelry looks like something you'd find in the garage.
Noelle Sciacca
Drill bits and carpenter nails are no longer exclusive to hardware stores. These common tools are making their way to fine jewelry counters and ultimately onto your neck and ears.Accessory designers are looking to the mundane for inspiration, transforming everyday objects into wearable works of art. Ordinary items items like paper clips and push pins are now the focal points of your add-on game.You'll never look at pins and needles the same.
A contractor's tool belt is now a wearables wonderland.
Reinvent the statement necklace with a gold plated screw and drill head strung together on a delicate chain. Twist harsh nails into a stunning bracelet or unexpected diamond studded ring. Talk about the perfect blend of sassy and sweet.To fully embrace the trend, pair these pieces with earrings made of nuts and bolts and other tool box treasures.
Office supplies are breaking the rules, transforming basic push pins and scissor shears into edgy ways to fill your piercings. The single staple earring is perfect for the gal with multiple holes in her ears. Insert the spikes through adjacent piercings in one lobe and wear a simple post in the other for a modern, unbalanced vibe. Fasten paper clips to everything. Sure, this workplace gizmo will keep your files together but it will also spice up your lapel, wrists, fingers and neck. These sharp objects are HR approved. Mostly.
Grandma's pin cushions never looked so chic. For an understated style, wear these subtle needle earrings or a safety pin and zipper bracelet. If you're aiming for a bit more edge, simply shop the aisles of traditional craft stores. Look for a textured thimble ring to mix in with your everyday jewels a la Sarah Jessica Parker. If it's good enough for SJP...