Raise your hand if you had one (or more) of these colorful plastic charm necklaces or bracelets in the ’80s.  For the life of me, I can’t remember where mine came from (probably Shoes Two, Boo’s, Holiday or Crib to College) but I loved it! Just looking at this photo makes me miss Keds, side ponies, Esprit and my Sweet Valley High board game (which is going for $165 on Amazon.com… Mom, where is mine?)!

Charm bracelets and necklaces remain a chic – and well, charming – way to show off your interests and capture significant memories or milestones, no matter how you choose to accessorize them. If you’re feeling particularly nostalgic, you can find 1980s charms and completed necklaces and bracelets on Etsy.  You might also choose an heirloom or vintage piece in gold or sterling silver (which can be very pricey!). Or you might select one from Pandora, Juicy Couture (which sells charms and starter or complete bracelets) or Tiffany (and who wouldn’t love something in a little blue box?).

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