# Blinged-Out BFF Bangles Swanky Frieda & Nellie Friendship Bracelets By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieda-nellie References: [nylonmag](http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2011/01/14/ill-be-your-best-friend/) & [friedaandnellie](http://www.friedaandnellie.com/index2.html) The Frieda & Nellie friendship bracelets combine [vintage costume jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) with summer-camp crafts. Best friends and creators Stacy Herzog and Sarah Reid first began these [nostalgic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) by pairing their own heirloom pieces with intricately knotted handmade bracelets. Their sophisticated line of jewelry uses colorful cotton embroidery creations wound through rescued rhinestone links. Check out the gallery to see more of these one-of-a-kind Frieda & Nellie friendship bracelets. **Implications** - One of the strongest ways a company can enhance a consumer's connection to a product is by revealing an elaborate or personal back story in the product's creation. By humanizing the designers or the influence behind the commodity, a company provides the consumer with an immediate intimate connection to the product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Jewelry:** Opportunities for creating unique pieces that combine vintage and modern elements. - **Crafting and DIY:** The appeal of handmade, personalized products continues to grow in the market. - **Storytelling in Product Development:** Humanizing the designers and products can enhance consumer connection and loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovative designers and small businesses can capitalize on the trend for unique and personalized fashion accessories. - **Craft Supplies:** Manufacturers and suppliers of crafting materials can market to consumers interested in DIY and individualized products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing firms can help companies highlight the personal stories and connections behind their products to attract consumers seeking more meaning in their purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Friendship-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mejuri-x-ganni.md) - [Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [Customizable Jewelry Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-builder.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Meaningful Jewelry Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluboho-x-fashionista.md) - [Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md)