Sea Inspired Jewellery Is What 2025's It Girls Are Accessorising With This Summer
If you're looking for ways to bring the feeling of a calming beach holiday into your everyday life then same, and we have a solution for you. For those whose most peaceful place is amongst the lapping of waves and clink of beach club cocktails, then consider incorporating sea-inspired jewellery into your everyday outfits.
From organic-shaped rings and bangles, to freshwater pearl-adorned necklaces and sea-animal charms, Pandora's Summer and Essence collections will help imbue every ensemble with a serene marine feel.
For a casual feel, try layering some of Pandora's iconic charms to one of their chunky bracelets, but if you're looking for a cleaner look, try styling one of the organic bangles over a long-sleeved top or shirt (just like Alexa Chung).
While pearls can sometimes feel fussy, pairing them with natural shapes, turquoise and mixed metals offers a more relaxed vibe - just add a linen trouser set and this season's chicest leather flip-flops and you are as at home in the boardroom or the beach.
Creative consultant, content creator and generally well dressed woman Julia Sokele agrees, telling ELLE UK: 'Pandora Essence collection is my summer signature – refined, effortless, and endlessly stackable. I reach for it daily to elevate even the simplest look. I'm loving the Rippled Wide Hoop earrings and Organically shaped rings – stacked together, they create a statement that feels both bold and elegant. I can't imagine summer outfits without them.'
In fact, this summer it seems we're all a bit hellbent on bringing the ocean indoors and the beachside holiday with us: our favourite shoe styles are jelly fisherman sandals, flip-flops have become office appropriate and boat shoes are everywhere. As for our clothing, crochet dresses are fashion editor catnip and influencers are donning sailor collars at alarming rates.
Something's in the water, that's for certain.
ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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