Window Shopping: Bang Up Bangles

There is something so smile-inducing about wearing an armful of enamel bangles.  They are lightweight, colorful, stackable, and they clink together with an almost musical quality. 

But some of them can be so gosh darn expensive.  Take, for instance, this chartreuse green Caleche bangle from Hermes. 

It will "only" set you back $380.  Hmmm.  For those with even deeper pockets, the Balcon du Guadalquivir bracelet may be just the ticket.  Also offered by Hermes, it is $660.

What's that you say?  Several hundred dollars for a small piece of metal isn't quite in your price range?  Well, it's not in mine, either.  After some online browsing, I saw that Kate Spade, Coach, and Milly each offer some equally fun enamel bangles in the $70-100 range.

Coach Op Art Dot Bangle




Milly Crystal Bangle



Kate Spade Double Bow Hinged Bangle



Kate Spade City Lights Bangle


These are certainly more reasonable than the Hermes bangles but the price still seems steep, especially if you plan to wear these in multiples.  On a whim, I decided to click over to J. Crew's accessories section.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that J. Crew is now selling thin solid-colored enamel bangles in a number of fun colors such as Fresh Strawberry (below), Lemon Gimlet, and Georgia Peach, as well as neutrals such as Black and Gold. 

The price?  Just $20 each.  But wait -- if you buy 2 or more, they are currently discounted 25%.  Using the online promotion that takes an additional 25% off of all orders over $150 ("STAYWARM", through 11/9), these little bangles could be yours for just $11.25 each.  What a deal!  And for those who prefer a wider cuff or a little bling, J. Crew might have a bangle for you as well.

So ladies, what's your favorite arm candy?  Do you wear bangles or prefer other types of bracelets?