the tie that binds.

In fourth grade, I spent almost every spare minute I had making friendship bracelets.
Though I cringe to say it, 17 years later, I think it's safe to say the trend has returned...


{where to find them: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6}

I have always loved the symbolism of a friendship bracelet. To me, it's a gift given from one friend to
another to let that friend know they're loved. In doing so, it is a walking billboard for that love you have
for your friend. Though my friendship bracelet making skills are a little rusty, I'm hoping it's a bit like
riding a bike. I'd love to start making these beauties again. {I was a mean arrowhead bracelet maker!}

Though I'm still undecided whether this trend is back for good, I'm loving the upgrades to the
modern-day friendship bracelets. One such design I'm particularly loving is seen in #4 from 
Monika of bfrend and the Doctor's Closet. I think it's chic--and still conveys that friendly feel :)

What's your take on the "modern-day" friendship bracelet?
Would you sport one of these beauties?

I hope you all had fantastic weekends--whether it was celebrating the 4th or just making
the most of the summer...which is scarily slipping away much too quickly.  eeks!
Have a lovely Tuesday! xoxo {av}

28 comments:

  1. I love them and agree, number 4 is divine!

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  2. I used to make friendshop bracelets all the time! I taught my afterschool kids how to make them. Ohhhh, the memories! lol

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  3. ahh i remember friendship bracelets :) so ute! i love them!!

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  4. my poor little wrist used to be weighed down by all the friendship bracelets i would make over the summer! have you seen these cool woven chain bracelets? i love them!

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  5. LOVE these bracelets! Absolutely adorable -XO!

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  6. I saw a fun modern friendship bracelet DIY on PS I made this made of ribbon. I went to my craft store last week to get the supplies so I'm thinking that will be my project today. I love em!!

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  7. Love these friendship bracelet trends going on! My bff and I used to obsess over anything "friendship" jewelry!
    We even have grown up bracelets and necklaces we use to show off our bond! ;)

    WoW! FF's sure was a hit this past Friday!! Thanks for always giving us the opportunity to link up to such a lovely post!

    Hope your 4th was amazing!!

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  8. Gosh, aren't those pretty? Love the new take on the friendship bracelet...a little bling goes a long way! :)

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  9. I looove numbers one and three :) - and I hope the friendship bracelet trend is back to stay because I love it! When I was visiting the states in Dec my bff gave me a modern friendship bracelet and I wear it all the time now, I think it's such a great reminder :)

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  10. Yup, #4 looks gorgeous without losing the friendship bracelet sentiment..

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  11. These are adorable! I'm def buying some for my BFFs that live far away in Brazil! I'm in love with number 4 now!!!

    Have a great week!! :)

    xo, Ana

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  12. I love these bracelets in general so sporting one as a friendship bracelet makes it even better! Number 4 is definitely my favorite :)

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  13. I love #2, I love the jewels tied into the bracelet! :)

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  14. i've been seeing these everywhere and now I want a wrist full of them :)

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  15. I think they're so sweet-I actually sent one to a girlfriend the other day, and she was totally touched! It's a pretty perfect way to tell someone you adore them, and they look perfect with summer clothes!

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  16. I'm really amazed the trend came back, too! I'll have to buy some, because I always sucked at making them!

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  17. I don't think I made any of these as a kid - maybe that's why I'm loving them now? They're so colorful and fun :)

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  18. So, so cute! I love these. I especially love them when layered with multiple braceletes. Great post! :)

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  19. I love tie bracelets like these!

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  20. These are my favorite! I a bunch of these bracelets. Personally I like Tai, the jeweler who makes them for twist. I have three that my boyfriend gave me. But I loove the ones you picked out, especially the first one.

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  21. I'm loving the new friendship bracelets with rhinestones weaved into them. Much more chic than the ones I made in elementary school! xo

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  22. I might just have to make a few... And I do have a whole bunch of "floss" - a bunch from several "unfinished" cross-stitch projects. And I cannot believe that they are back in style. Wow!

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  23. My "friendship bracelet" is really a beautiful vintage ring three of my best friends bought for my twenty-first. I wear it almost every day.

    Andrea x

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  24. i loveee that friendship bracelets are making a comeback! i got the cutest one for me and my bfff from urban outfitters! addooorable, stalking all of these you posted!

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  25. i love friendship bracelets. i remember making them all the time growing up. i use to make so many that i could never even wear a quarter of them! haha

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  26. Loving the modern twist on friendship bracelets! I've been making them all weekeng :)

    Tasia
    http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com

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  27. The Henri Bendel ones are my favorite. I think this is such a cute trend to be coming back!

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