Beaded Accessories and Tops: Stylish or Childish?

I’ve been seeing beaded accessories and tops everywhere I turn these days. They bring me back…reminding me of all the colorful beads I used to collect and the necklaces, ankle bracelets and rings I made when I was younger. Maybe that’s why I’m confused by the fact that they are resurfacing now when older. I’m liking it, but it also makes me feel a little immature to put some of them on. On the flip side, what’s so bad about bringing back some good ole' memories? 

Do you like this trend or is it too reminiscent of your childhood to wear it all over again years and years later?

P.S. If you want to try to create some of your own jewelry pieces, there are places all over NYC (and I'm sure in your area too) that have classes that teach you how to be a bead whiz all on your own!

Check out Femme Gems. It's fun to get a few friends together and throw a party with wine, hors d’oeuvres and jewelry making!

P.P.S. I'm loving Fiona Paxton...she definitely puts a more mature (and gorgeous) twist to this trend. I also found some knock-offs of her stuff for super cheap in Nordstrom's B.P. department.