How to pull off the multi-layered bangle look

My friend CT loves to wear bangles.  She recently bought a huge stack of bangles (you can hear her clanking from a mile away) so it inspired me to write an entry on bangle bracelets.  This one's for you, CT!


Why this works:  JA's bangles are super thin, so you can really layer them on
and still get things done b/c they're not weighing down your arms like 5lb hand arm weights.
I think this look is especially interesting if you mix brushed gold and shiny gold bracelets.

Why this doesn't work:  while this is undeniably stylish, it's just not practical for anyone who
has to get anything done.  Can you imagine trying to type on your laptop?  So while not
practical for the average human being, the key lesson to take away from this
inspiration photo is the eclectic mix of designs, textures, and shapes.  This is better illustrated
in the photo below ...

Why this works:  VH mixes two different bracelts by Maria Melinda (http://www.melindamaria.com/).  
This particular style is called the Pod - she's wearing the infinity pod and the 
mini pod.  It's really hard to tell from the tiny picture but the infinity pod is an awesome bracelet -
each pod is a different size and they're all textured (but not hammered, which I hate). 

Why this works: JC, who is hands down the most fashionable woman I know,
looks incredibly chic w/ 1 thick-ish bangle bracelet worn high up
on her arm.   A great bracelet for this look is House of Harlow's black lether Aztec
bracelet (http://www.charmandchain.com/products/navy-aztec-bangle).