Got Spirit? — 22 Accessories With Fuzzy Pom-Pom Embellishments To Give Your Outfit Some Cheer
You don’t need to perfect your back handsprings and toe touches or spell out “Be Aggressive” in order to shake some pom-poms this season. The tufted, fuzzy round accents commonly used to make bunny- and caterpillar-themed crafts, are now taking center stage in the accessories realm, embellishing handbags, sandals, and earrings. Whether made of tulle, yarn, cotton, fur, felt, feathers, or straw, colorful pom-pom accents infuse a merry energy into even the most serious of designs and, in turn, make every outfit feel more festive. Below, check out some ebullient accessories that are sure to cheer up your spring and summer wardrobe.
Nannacay Maldives Baby Pom-Pom Embellished Woven Raffia Tote, $152 . Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Don’t go chasing waterfalls — unless, that is, they’re made of clustered pink pom-poms and are cascading down the front of a basket-style raffia tote. In that case, chase away!
Betsey Johnson Abree Sandals,$69. Available at BetseyJohnson.com
Sure, the red tassels dangling from the ankle ties of these golden sandals add a whimsical feel, but it’s the yelow, white, and green pom-poms that seal the deal.
Baublebar Solange Pom Pom Earrings, $38. Available at Baublebar.com
Add a crafty, playful, Bohemian spirit to your ensemble with these 4″-long statement earrings, featuring an open, diamond-shaped frame embellished with orange and turquoise thread wrapped along the shape’s lower “V” section, then finished with navy poms dangling freely from strands of turquoise thread.
Eugenia Kim Honey Sunhat, $435. Available at EugeniaKim.com
Remember Overboard? Well, the haughty, self-important, pre-amnesia Joanna might have worn an oversize sunhat to complete her glamorous yacht look but, if post-amnesia Joanna were to reclaim her wardrobe, she would’ve had enough of a sense of humor to at least embellish it with something as fun as a multicolor feather pompom.
Zara Leather Pompoms Sneakers, $59.90. Available at Zara.com
Did you have an epic melt-down during your high school cheer audition like the disheveled, “I-just-broke-up-with-my boyfriend” candidate in Bring it On? Did you wind up sounding about as enthusiastic as the rhythm-challenged girl chanting “Be aggressive” in a sad, monotone voice? Well, you can pretend you made the squad — and brought it harder than Torrance Shipman ever could —in these white leather sneakers, which feature interchangeable white and fuchsia pompoms. The embellishments are also removable for those days when you want to adult — or at least pretend to!
Lulu’s Gateway to the Sahara Navy Blue Beaded Pompom Clutch, $40. Available at Lulus.com
Made of 100% cotton and featuring a tribal-inspired woven arrow motif and a Boho chic fringe trim, this envelope clutch gets the party started thanks to its exuberant accents — particularly the strands of light orange and lime green seed beads, glossy coral red resin beads, silver shell charms, and perky blue and yellow pompoms adorning the top flap.
Loeffler Randall Layla High Heel Sandals, $395. Available at LoefflerRandall.com
Would you feel too juvenile with peony-sized poms adorning your heels? Fear not! There are more discreet and understated ways to play with the trend. These 3.5″-tall Loeffler Randall heels, for instance, feature two horizontal straps at the toe, each adorned with a row of pom-poms dyed to resemble a flower in bloom.
Go Jane Pom-Poms Away Bead Bracelet Set, $8. Available at GoJane.com
Talk about arm candy! This set includes three disc bead bracelets feature, each adorned with a pom-pom charm, and two seed bead bracelets. The disc bead bracelets, which feature ultra slim and flat beads, boast a color-blocked pattern, so that the beads are arranged into color-coded pink, yellow, tangerine, purple, and black sections. The two seed bead bracelets, meanwhile, ascribe to no specific color pattern, instead intermingling beads of all colors at random.
Sole Society Pompom Straw Panama Hat, $44.95. Available at Shop.Nordstrom.com
Three’s never a crowd when it comes to pom-poms! Made of 100% paper straw and featuring a 2 3/4″-wide brim, this dapper Panama hat is accented with colorful woven straps resembling old-school friendship bracelets that encircle the crown. The decorative dalliance is completed by a trio of fluff pom-poms.
Ettika Palm Springs Pom Pom Wrap Necklace, $40. Available at Ettika.com
This festival-ready vegan suede necklace features scattered pom-poms in sunny yellow, soft mint green, and baby pink shades.
Kate Spade Central Heels, $358. Available at KateSpade.com
Add a little flair to your stride with these nude Kate Spade sandals, which feature a glossy 3.5″-tall block heel, red whipstitching along the two straps, and a piñata‘s worth of tassel and pom-pom embellishments.
Mar y Sol Hana Tote, $139. Available at ShopMarySol.com
Named after the Hawaiian city of Hana, this roomy raffia tote practically beckons for a tropical vacation. With its bright color scheme and fun-loving pom-poms, this tote is like the paper drink umbrella of the handbag world: the perfect finishing touch to an island-flavored creation.
Tuleste 2″ Lace Pom Pom T-Bar Stud Earrings, $60. Available at Tuleste.com
For a more dramatic and high-fashion take on the pom-pom craze, try rocking these Tuleste stud earrings, which feature plush, black lace pom-poms measuring 2″ in diameter.
Vince Camuto Balisa Pom Pom Sandals, $110. Available at Macys.com
These T-strap gladiator sandals feature decorative whipstitching and topstitching, a chain of turquoise rhinestones adorning the horizontal center strap, and festive pom-poms dangling from the bottom ridge of the wide strap, practically tickling the foot.
Forever 21 Pom Pom Self-Tie Velvet Choker, $5.90. Available at Forever21.com
Choker necklaces may have gone high-fashion, with designers like Alexis Bittar and Chan Luu creating their own pearl- and crystal-adorned iterations, but the free-spirited energy of the ’90s versions, with their peace sign and Yin-and-Yang symbol charms, perseveres. This 84″-long, wrap-around, pink velvet choker keeps that youthful cheekiness alive with its playful pom-pom accents.
Seafolly Festival Fedora, $92. Available at Seafolly.com
Straw fedoras may say “beach bound,” but straw fedoras with braided trim and puffy pom-poms say, “Pura vida.” Translation: it conveys your zest for life, your carpe diem spirit, your connection to nature, and the joy you derive from every waking moment under the sun.
J.Crew Suede Caged Gladiator Sandals, $198. Available at JCrew.com
Marbled pom-poms give these pink suede gladiator sandals a wink-wink charm.
Vanessa Mooney The Dragnet Pom Poms, $38. Available at VanessaMooney.com.
Tired of seeing everyone rocking ball drop earrings? Then up the ante with these 4″-long earrings, featuring three blue cotton pom-poms divided by gold-toned chain strands for a tiered effect.
Les Petits Jouers Mini Alex Bunny Striped Satchel Bag, $1110. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
The dyed fox fur pom-pom adorning the top flap of this striped leather satchel will remind you of an adorable bunny’s tail and add a little hop to your step. Measuring 7.5″ in height, 8.3″ in width, and 3.9″ in depth, this leather satchel is proof that you need somebunny in your life!
Sam Edelman Gates Pom Pom Thong Sandals, $90. Available at SamEdelman.com
It’s festival season, so Sam Edelman embraced the celebratory spirit by giving its popular Gigi sandal a makeover, reinventing it by adding tufted accents in gradient shades that span the blue spectrum.
Panacea Pompom Statement Earrings, $24. Available at Shop.Nordstrom.com
Like a chair swing ride at a summer carnival, the bright pink pom-poms suspended from the bottom of these beaded drop earrings add a sense of excitement any look.
Milly Pompom Straw Clutch, $195. Available at Milly.com
Blue pom-pom appliqués give this zip-top straw clutch an exuberant personality that’s complemented by the orange tassel adorning the zipper’s pull tab.
