I have seen all different crazy styles of ATK rings this season and my verdict is that simple is definitely better. Above the knuckle rings have been around for ages. I have photos of my mom wearing one in her hippie days and I am loving the resurgence of their popularity but I and a few other trend-lovers have had trouble making it our own.
After hunting through my mother's old jewelry and failing to find any of the photographed trinkets I remembered, no telling what abyss her 70's memorabilia has vanished to, I tentatively bought a three pack of ATK bow rings from Claire's for about 5 bucks.
SIDENOTE: I'm jewishly conservative with my funds when it comes to trendy fads and I definitely suggest prudent decisions when trying new things, everybody is different. If I do not think that it will become a permanent staple in my style/ wardrobe. I love name brands and I don't mind splurging, but I know how to make a good hand-me-down work better than Macklemore in a thrift shop, so the wallet stays full.
Anyways I bought these adjustable rings and I wasn't too impressed… The rings came in silver, pink, and black. First off, I am more of a metallic girl. Texans like their sterling silver, and I am no exception! On some of my edgier outfits I love more faded medals like brass and bronze…So here I sit, rings on my fingertips and something is just…off (see left).
The biggest thing that made a difference, for me, was painting my nails. I cleaned and painted my overworked phillangees and instantly felt more secure about adding the extra bling. I switched my hand and also found that I likes the silver style best and grabbed a plain band to go with my silver bow. Simple is always best when working with a small space and in my imagination I always loved one or two bands in comparison to some of the more intricate rings.
Various websites sell above the knuckle rings. I have seen wire-bent rings with words on them, and rings like my bows that have various different styles, but the most popular are various styles of bands. I especially love the thin chevron atk rings and that is my suggestion to anyone who wants to try this trend: KEEP IT SIMPLE!
If you are looking for a few websites to check out that are selling these rings: Ebay and Pinterest are always my go to websites. Claire's as I mentioned are selling a few varieties of 3 packs and I only expect them to get more in. Also Etsy has some really great choices, and my favorite underrated website Uncovet.com has some beautiful choices as well.
Well, good luck my boho fashionistas! I hope that you dive into this great trend for Spring/Summer and love it as much as I do!
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