2014 is the year of the hand. Those of you who have been busy investing in fancy necklaces, trendy shades and flashy bling for your ears should steer yourselves in the right direction and grab some stylish hand accessories.
Stacked braceletsGet rid of your boring stacks of bangles and mix and match to add a colourful pop of energy to your look. Whether you pair beads with leather, watches with metal bangles or put together a bunch of random bracelets, there is one simple rule to remember: delicacy is out and edge is in. The best thing about this trend is that it is easy to personalize. Alia Bhatt offers a picture perfect example of how to get it effortlessly right.
HandletsPalm bracelets, now known as handlets, are probably the oddest form of bling made popular in the western world but remember that the panjangla has been part of our tradition for centuries and the handlet is simply an improvisation. If you really want to up your game and express your individuality, these intriguing pieces are most certainly the way to go. Even red carpet stunner J.Law recently sported a slick, delicate Anna Khouri handlet: uncluttered, skinny and stand-alone.
Statement cuffsIf there is a singular piece of jewellery that can pack some punch into your outfit, it has to be a statement cuff bracelet. While an armful of colourful bracelets can be eye-catching, sometimes all you need to make a bold fashion statement is a simple sculpted cuff. They come in all shapes, colours and sizes and leather ones are trending big right now. Emma Watson looks fierce in this leather-meets-gold cuff that she pairs with a subtle yellow outfit.
