Beads have been around as a decorative choice for a while now, but perhaps they’re most memorable for being associated with Mardi Gras. With that being said, it’s that time of the year again for New Orleans to get ready for the rowdiest party in North America with locals and tourists alike. The city’s going to show what southern hospitality is all about through parades, binge drinking, and just about everything else that’ll make up a night you won’t--or rather, will likely--forget. Other unique sights one can definitely expect are extremely elaborate costumes and of course, the infamous beads.
In celebration of Mardi Gras 2011, check out some of these colorful beads from some of the most creative designers.
36 Flashy Beaded Accessories
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Nudevertising Jewelry
Freja Beha Erichsen Bares All for Georg Jensen Campaign
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Vivid Hand-Beaded Jewelry
Broken Fab Creates One-of-a-Kind Patterned Accessories
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Light Bead Musical Curtain
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Stylish Teethers
Elena Elle Slingobeads and Slings Help Babies Develop Motor Skills
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Social Sports Accessories
Rainbow Collection World Cup Orange Bracelets are About Fair Trade
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Morticia-Inspired Torso Tassels
The Mascherina Modern Mourning Shoulder Piece is Hot
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Bohemian Monokinis
Brette Sandler Resort Swimwear Collection Blends 70s and 00s
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Rock Song Jewelry
Kings of Leon Charm Bracelet With Red Flames Inspired by Hot Single
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Necktie Necklaces
Ties Make Even Better Necklaces and Wallets
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Kate Moss Luxury Fashion
Swarovski Dress
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Magnetic Jewelry
UNO is Interactive
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Remote Control Beads
TV Remote of the Future
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Eccentric Jewelry Collections
The GHOST 'Siouxie and the Banshees' Lookbook is Quirky but Hot
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Licorice Jewelery
From Felted All-Sorts Beads to Handmade Licorice Whips
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Black Beaded Armory
The Gail Sorrando 'Murmur' Editorial Pays Tribute to Gothic Aesthetics
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Fairy Tale Beadwork
Mary Lowe Creates Fantasy Wirework Jewelry
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Jewelry Made of Ice
Cool Jewels by Katharina Ludwig
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Unique Prayers Beads
From Colorful Mala Bracelets to Healing Stone Necklaces
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Silver Bauble Beads
Elaborate Chains Rock Armani Prive Fall 2009 Couture Collection
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Geometrically-Inspired Jewelry
'A Small Collection' Offers Colorful and Shapely Necklaces
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Coins as Clasps
Rare Mercury Dimes in Esprit-Mystique Jewelry
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Angelic Grunge Photography
'The Haunted' by Daniel Archer is Gritty, Glam and Gorgeous
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Twisted Pearl Necklaces
Scarlett Lanson Collaborates with Interweave for Jewelry Line
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Baby-Friendly Baubles
Chewbeads are Chic Accesories for Moms of Tiny Teethers
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Funky Functional Wristlets
Beaded Wrist Wallets Conceal Your Personals on Your Arm
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Industrious Fashion Photos
The Katarzyna Jarczykowska 'Koller Jewellery 1907 Photoshoot'
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Living Room Jewelry
The Swing Necklace is a Beaded Adornment for your Home
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Seasonal Jewelery DIYs
Autumn Acorn Crafts
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Hipster Aboriginal Pendants
The Bonfire Jewelry Line Balances Ancient Themes With Modern Designs
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Elegant Beaded Baubles
Krajewska & Wieczorek Capture the Beauty of Yes Jewelry
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Luxury Convenience Stores
Babalu Miami is all About the Exotic Beach Life
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Bank-Breaking Bunny Ears
A $357 Bunny Ear Headband Celebrates Easter
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Pious Pendants
The 'Black Jesus' Necklace Lets You Look like a Rap Star
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Techlaces
Glam it up While You Rock Out with Jet-Set's Stylish Headphones
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Non-Floral Bouquets
Refinerii Offers Bejeweled Bunches of Salvaged Metal for Brides
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Ditsy Daisy Menswear
The Alexis Mabille Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is Blooming with Beauty
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'Hippie Yeah' in Vogue Germany Goes Big
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The Eli Schmidt 'And Men Magazine' Photoshoot Features Wild Styles
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Store Small Essentials in Your Pouch Necklace
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Exquisite Galuchat Baubles from de Grisogono
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'Decori' in Amica May 2010 Shows Decorative Designer Pieces
Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Esprit-Mystique Sells Eco-Friendly and Pretty Jewelry
Boarded Up Fashion
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2011 Collection Flattens Out the Runway
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The Erickson Beamon Multi-Chain Necklace is a Must-Have
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The Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case
Tropical Tire Swings
Recycled Creations' Designs Include Bird Planters & Playground Equipment
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Chocolate Bling
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Malene Birger's Morcheba Embellished Leather Clutch is Edgy
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