Lull your mind back to last summer. Do you remember when puka shells were THE accessory of the season? The long overlooked souvenir shop memorabilia shot to fame in the fashion circuit. Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, had a necklace, choker bracelet, anklet or earring of the kind. They were all over the ‘gram and the pièce de resistance of summer wardrobes.

Meet this summer’s puka accessories equivalent: beaded necklaces and bracelets. If you let the nuances slide, irregular shaped beads could pass off as pearls which naturally makes it summer appropriate. What else also makes these necklaces SO perfect for summer is just how much fun they are. Smiley faces, daisies and vibrant-hued beads (and occasionally, pearls) strung together – stuff that makes you happy just by looking at it.

These beaded accessories are also a touch nostalgic of the DIY friendship bracelets (sidenote: many of these accessories do actually retail on Etsy stores and Instagram pages of that nature) we all know from our childhood. There’s always that kid inside and if there was any time to let that inner child out, summer is it. And what’s more – these beaded creations have won the seal of approval from the fashion set.

You could stack a few of these together or mix them up with your regular set of jewellery, there are absolutely no rules with mixing and matching. Whatever feels good, goes. Wear them way past summer if you will, because as the headline reads, it is but a state of mind.

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Wald Smilie Dude Two Pearl Necklace

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Par Moi Daisy Necklace in Fire Orange

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Éliou Gold-Tone Pearl and Bead Necklace

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Goldies Bead Shop Yellow Smiley Bracelet 

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Vanessa Mooney Aurora Necklace

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Made By Frankie Beaded Necklace

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Mr. Lorem Ipsum Freshwater Pearl Necklace

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