Rope Bracelets: The Accessory Must-Have!

Bar Harbor is a dreamy vacation spot in the summer. With the crashing of the ocean, breathtaking smell of the salty air and the creamy taste of Gifford’s ice cream it is every Mainer’s perfect get-a-way destination.

Fashion in Bar Harbor is usually geared to a nautical feel. Think blue and white stripes, anchor earrings, espadrilles and straw hats and these are the typical fashion items you will see many fashionistas sport on the coast. However, a new trend that is found in mostly every “Made In Maine” shop are rope bracelets!

Sea rope bracelets are chunky but add a certain level of fabulousness to your everyday outfit. Small boutiques that I visited in downtown Bar Harbor such as A Little Mad and The Maine Lobster carry a various selection of rope bracelets made by Maine artists.

The ROPES:The Camden

The ROPES: The Camden

The ROPES:The Scarborough

The ROPES: The Scarborough

The ROPES:Cape Elizabeth

The ROPES: Cape Elizabeth

The ROPES is a brand that is carried in A Little Mad boutique.  The designer, Shana, explains on her website about how these rope bracelets not only tell a story but help hold a memory for all who wear the bracelet.

“The ROPES is an homage to both the natural beauty of the Maine coast the communities, traditions and way of life that define it. This is the story The ROPES tells in the textures of the dock line, the weight of a piece of hardware and faded color of a rope weathered by a summer at the beach.  It is a story that begins in the studio and is written by whoever wears it, by the journey they take it on.”

       -The ROPES

As you can tell, the best part about these bracelets are that they are made in Maine! So, you can sport your chic accessory and support a local small business! It’s a complete win-win.

Looking to wear your rope bracelet with a chic outfit? No worries! There are many different widths as well as colors (shown above) that these rope bracelets are made of and they will accentuate mostly any look you are going for.

So before the leaves start to turn, I suggest you hustle to downtown Bar Harbor to A Little Mad or The Maine Lobster and grab your rope bracelet while quantities last! Not headed towards the coast? Shop from your own couch online at A Little Mad‘s online shop! Show yours off to Bitsy! Simply  [Tweet “@bitsyknowsbest”] with a picture wearing your favorite rope bracelet!

 

 

 

Elizabeth Keaton

About Elizabeth Keaton

I'm not only Style Obsessed a Bridal Professional and a Maine Store Guru; I'm also " Just A Girl Who Decided to Go for It." This blog is for Maine's fashion guru's questions and needs. Just remember one piece of advice...Bitsy Knows Best