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How to Build Arm Candy

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Arm candy stands as one of this season’s biggest trends, and one of the best ways to dress up any outfit. Bracelets on bracelets on bracelets, and the occasional watch! If you don’t know how to build arm candy, I am going to break it down for you in four easy steps, and feed your online shopping addiction simultaneously.

Step One:

Start with a watch. The watch can be any color; However, I usually prefer gold or silver just to match a majority of bracelets out there.

Splurge: Definitely adding this to next year’s Christmas list! Michael Kors Mid-Size Golden Acetate Runway Twist Watch $225.00

Save: Classic Oversized Watch in Gold from Forever 21 $22.80

Step Two:

Find a smaller, thinner bracelet that matches the watch’s links or time face. 

Splurge: Not an extreme splurge, but hey, we’re in college! Kate Spade Tickle the Ivories Bangle for $32.00  

Save: Capsule by Cära Colored Stone and Pyramid Stretch Bracelet – White/Gold from Target $14.99

 

Step Three:

Add a medium sized bracelet. It should be somewhat smaller or the same size as the watch.

Splurge: J.Crew’s Classic Pavé Link Bracelet $125.00

Save: Target strikes again! Pave Stone Link Bracelet-Gold $19.99

 

Dirt Cheap: H&M’s Chain Bracelet for $4.95

Step Four:

You can either add another medium-sized bracelet or another small one. A bracelet that has unique details or a different texture would work well.

Splurge: Bringing it back to Boston with Alex and Ani’s Love Wrap Bracelet for $48.00

Save: Forever 21’s Eclectic Feather Rope Bracelet in Cream/Gold $4.80

Now, go flaunt your arm candy! In order to avoid awkward hand writing, be sure to adorn your arm candy on the arm you use the least! Right-handed ladies, wear your arm candy on the left. And left-handed ladies, arm candy on the right. Follow these four steps and you can give any outfit a little “uumph!”

 

Photo Sources:

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_jewelry-bracelet&ProductID=1000090929&VariantID=

http://www.hm.com/us/product/17691?article=17691-A

http://www.alexandani.com/bangles/love-wrap.html

http://www.target.com/p/pave-stone-link-bracelet-gold/-/A-14638551?reco=Rec|pdp|14638551|CategoryTopSellers|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|CategoryTopSellers|item_page.vertical_1

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/bracelets/PRDOVR~48738/48738.jsp

http://www.target.com/p/capsule-by-cara-colored-stone-and-pyramid-stretch-bracelet-white-gold/-/A-14960823#prodSlot=large_2_24

http://www.katespade.com/tickle-the-ivories-idiom-bangle/WBRU2550,default,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU2550_color=142&dwvar_WBRU2550_size=UNS&cgid=ks-jewelry-bracelets#start=56&cgid=ks-jewelry-bracelets

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_jewelry-watches&ProductID=1061712466&VariantID=

http://www.michaelkors.com/p/Michael-Kors-Michael-Kors-Mid-Size-Golden-Acetate-Runway-Twist-Watch-VIEW-ALL-WATCHES/prod7670005_cat7502_cat35701_/?index=7&cmCat=cat000000cat145cat35701cat7502&isEditorial=false

Born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Kelly is a Senior at Boston College studying Communications and Marketing. She loves the fashion and beauty industries. She's had lots of experience with women and their tastes, given her all-girls high school background. At BC, she's involved in Strong Women Strong Girls, Student Admissions Program, and is an account management intern for Hill Holliday . When she catches a break, Kelly spends an obscene amount of time on Buzzfeed, rewatching Breaking Bad on Netflix, and attempting to workout.
Kelsey Damassa is in her senior year at Boston College, majoring in Communications and English. She is a native of Connecticut and frequents New York City like it is her job. On campus, she is the Campus Correspondent for the Boston College branch of Her Campus. She also teaches group fitness classes at the campus gym (both Spinning and Pump It Up!) and is an avid runner. She has run five half-marathons as well as the Boston Marathon. In her free time, Kelsey loves to bake (cupcakes anyone?), watch Disney movies, exercise, read any kind of novel with a Starbucks latte in hand, and watch endless episodes of "Friends" or "30 Rock."