Trend of the Month - Choking on Fashion

Yet another childhood fashion has come around and become a part of Spring/Summer 2014. I think it's another love or hate trend but being me, I love it though but really because I love almost everything. So, chokers.. what are you guys thinking? Yay or Nay? It really depends how you think to style it or which ones you choose, there is such a variety available. From the classic, very popular elastic childhood ones, to ribbon chokers and bead ones too. This trend is so retro but it can work with quite a few styles, wearing very mixed styles myself, I have experimented this and my loom bead plus ribbon/chain choker do match different fashion senses. Only got two at the moment but many more are to come into my jewellery box! And yes, there will be blog posts featuring these soon, and probably multiple times as I'm living in them at the moment.

My chokers:

Loom bead choker handmade by my little sister.

Rose charm ribbon/chain choker - £5, eBay.

This trend has been around since last year and the year before etc, however, the more retro versions have made a comeback this year, and the youth of today are really making the most of this comeback trend. Feeling nostalgic about our childhood.

Where can we find them? Well, now they are becoming more and more popular, they are starting to become available in so many stores but if you want to bag the bargain ones, check out markets and my favourite, eBay. However, if you want to find them easy, I recommend Urban Outfitters, Topshop, ASOS or make your own! Chokers are so easy to make, so why not make your perfect ones from the comfort of your own home!?

Below, I put together a collage to show that there is such a variety available, and these 6 chokers are only from two retailers. If you have a search around, I'm sure the right choker will be found for your style. The styles I'd match with the chokers below, starting from top left: Sun & Moon - Boho Chic, Portrait - Vintage, Tattoo Elastic and Daisy - Any style, Tribal Print - Urban or Retro. But as I said, it depends how you work these different chokers, as I always say, experiment and have fun with all these nostalgic trends!

Top 2 images - ASOS, Bottom 2 images - Topshop