Although we typically associate leather with autumn and winter (and cotton, seersucker, and linen with summer), the colorful leather cutout jewelry and accessories by Lemka’s B-side are whimsical and perfect for layering over summer basics. Her creations range from epic bib necklaces and dainty bracelets, to brooches, belts, and clutches! Everything is vibrant and fun with intricate detailing. So whether you plan to rock jeans and a white tee, a LBD, or a teeny bikini this summer, some colorful accents are sure to spice up your look.
ENVIABLE PERK: Handmade leather work jewelry in unique shapes, sizes and patterns.
Summertime leather!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Lemka’s B-Side is giving away either a silver or gold leather bracelet of choice OR a brooch of choice. To enter, comment on this post and tell us what color you would pick to represent summer. Ash thinks sky blue, and Kimmy thinks bright yellow.
Photo: Courtesy of Lemka’s B-Side
Available: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LemkaB
id have to agree with kimmy, bright yellow
I think summer should be represented with gold, like the beautiful sun!
I like aqua because it reminds me of the color of the Carribean sea
Like Kimmy, I’d normally go with with yellow. But for a different answer, I’ve recently been to a number of events that are using peonies in centerpieces (I’m now obsessed!). I am now associating summer with the light pink of all these peonies!
Though I will always love yellow
I just love teal or a sunny yellow for summer!
I would have to say a very bright pink. I love all the bright pink flowers in my garden!
I think of pretty teals for summer. But I’ve always been partial to that color.
Cornflower blue.
coral
I think pink.
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Blue, blue, blue-takes me back to swimming in the ocean!
I would choose green- refreshing and beautiful!
a light orange.
I think of lime green when the trees are healthy and beautiful against the blue of the sky which is my second choice!
I agree – bright yellow is one for sure. And a recent obsession of mine. I also like that coral/melon color. So cheery and fun!
The leather work is beautiful – so intricate and cool.
I would have to say blue…blue skies of course but my most favorite garden plant are the bright blue morning glories that climb my deck rails and let me know that summer has finally arrived!!!
I think a mustard yellow
Blue for sure
Lovely giveaway.
A bright leafy green!
I think it’s hot pink for all the great flowers that bloom and/or planted during the summer!
My favourite colours for summer are orange, turquoise, and lime green!
Aqua reminds me of summer!
Green! Coming from Colorado we ge the beautiful bright blue all year, but that green sure is refreshing!
I really like bright yellow especially in summer dresses.
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The Green grass and trees.
Definitely bright blue or turquoise to represent the sky and summer beach days!
for me summer means parrot green color!!!
Bright colors, blue and yellow and green.
For me it would be the color of mocha latte – because summer is the only season when I can really enjoy my coffee, and instead of a black-as-hell espresso drank on my way to school, I have a wonderful and tasty mocha latte on my balcony, in the sun… I’m so looking forward to do that! Just a month of exams left
I think bright green for the beautiful grass.
I would pick a watermelon pink/red to represent the vibrant, carefree summer fun!
Glassy blue-green, like the ocean or a lake.
Lime green!!!
Cerulean b/c of the lake!!
For some reason I’m totally into white right now, clean,crisp, bright white. This is a really cool giveaway, love this shop!!
I would pick the color grass green to represent summer as my yard is spread before me…beautiful and green!
Summer makes me think if an amazing ocean sunset…orange and blue are the colors that take me to that special place of warmth and raw summer beauty!
I think the color aqua represents summer. Like the blue water of the ocean in Mexico!
Bright orange like the summer sunset would be the color I would choose. The sun is bright and it’s hot in Nebraska; summer has always been orange to me.
I think coral represents summer, it’s such a happy and pretty color too
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Turquoise for me! Like the clearest of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I think a bright lavender purple for summer.
i love bright yellows and greens for summer!
Oh silver is the best !
Green, for the fresh fields of green grass!!!
I think coral is a wonderful color for the summer…it’s bright, gets your attention, and it reminds me of warm sunny weather!
i would have to go with a bright yellow… reminds me of the sun and the beach and fresh corn on the cob!
I think bright orange!
I love the yellow.
blue!
I’d say bright yellow.
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Medium Green to represent the green grass and trees.
maybe a bright green or yellow
To me, summer colors are brights – pink, yellow, orange!
Wow, these are amazing! I would say I associate bright yellow the most with summer. Because it’s so hot, I guess!
I think of the yellow sunshine!
I would love the silver! It’s all beautiful.
Thanks, Karen
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My summer color is sea foam green. Reminds me of a beach getaway.
Yellow and turquoise! Lemka’s work is really beautiful!
White, actually. When I think of summer I think of beach weddings, of the foam on waves crashing, and of the white spot in your vision when you’ve looked too long at the sun, among other things. White, most definitely. :]
I think pink or orange
Light pink! I think it represents the blooming flowers in summer.
For me it’s all about juicy corals and bright oranges!
Pink or soft blue
turquoise green, white and golden yellow!
I think Yellow … or green!
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Summer for me is bright pink
I think any shade of pink would suit summer very well. Because pink is the color of the sunsets and of bathing suits, nail polish, lip stick, flowers, etc. It’s such a lovely, vibrant, and happy color and anyone can wear it and look great! (:
Yellow is definitely the color of my summer!
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I like the gold color for summer!
I like bright colors for summer teal,pink,coral and purple
Aqua reminds me of summer!
The combination of green and pink always reminds me of a summer vacation.
I would say green like grass and trees!
Blue like the sky and water!
Orange…it’s bright and sunny!
green! like grass..
yellow or white… white looks great with a tan
thanks
Green and yellow! Definitely summer colours
Robin’s egg blue!
Love the giveaway and the featured shop! Thanks for the chance, Jeanette convo at splendidthings.etsy.com
i love a robin’s egg blue to represent summer!
Bright sunny yellow….by the way oh my gosh that purse is amazing!
I think lime green!
Definitely blue- the sky is clear blue & spending time at the blue ocean during the sunny weather:)
yellow like my nail polish! thanks for the opportunity!
Lemon yellow!
Bright yellow makes me think of summer!
I would say sky blue!
The sun’s yellow
I would choose yellow or baby blue!
Blue! My favorite place to be in the summertime is by the ocean!
Redish pink like the tulips, they are one of the first flowers out of the ground that show winter is over! These are so totally amazing! Beautiful work. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
Red- because its so hot in Southern California! plus, it reminds me of heat lightning at night in a weird way!
I think coral best represents the summer !
Bright,hot,fun.
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I’d say mustard.
I like pinks and purples
I love coral
The color I would pick to represent summer is blue.
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
I’d say teal – the color of the ocean when it’s warm.
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I think orange and yellow.
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I like coral and turquoise. Turqouise reminds me of of the water and sky, coral reminds me of seafood, the combination makes me think of a pastel carnival haha
My first pick would be a aquamarine, second a yellow orange.
Summer is lemon yellow.
This is beautiful work. Blue is my choice out of the two mentioned.
WHITE
I’m going with lawn green (and yes, I know that isn’t an actual color)- I love love love the fresh color of a healthy lawn during the summer! Pure heaven!
Ooooh, that’s kinda hard! I guess I would choose coral as the color of summer. Reminds me of a summer sunset.
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I’m really into a bright green this summer – so pretty!
Any bright neon colors.
Especailly green. 
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This summer is yellow!
For me, summer is the blue sea!
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I have to agree with Kimmy. Yellow is very summery and cheerful. Love it.
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Summer is best represented by the bright yellow color! The sun illuminates life and marks the summer season
I would be a fan of a yellow or sky blue for summer. These are gorgeous!
What a great new shop! I think red orange should represent summer for those fading sunsets.
Yellow!
A very light purple with an accent of silver.
Summer time is all about using bold and bright colors and making them pop.
I believe the purple would be really beautiful and the silver would make it stand out.
Orange is summer for me! Reminds me of the sun at the beach!
i would choose orange and/or yellow for summer. they just yell summer to me!
I would have to say either orange or turquoise. Something warm and beachy.
Definitely a bright shade of yellow or watemelon pink!
turqoise represents summer!
I would have to go with turquoise also!
green is summer to me! nice and lush
kelly green. full disclosure: i think kelly green is the color of every season.
A bright, sunny yellow…
Grass green
the smell of fresh cut grass and the cool feel of the lush green lawn under barefeet in the evening always make me think of summer. Especially coupled with my second choice, yellow. Being from the south, summer instantly makes me think of the smell of honeysuckle and catching “lightning bugs”.
Summer foe me it’s orange. Bright, warm, and full of energy.
I think a cornflower blue or tangerine reminds me of summer!
Navy! I love the ocean and usually get to go there only in the summer.
for me, it’s bright orange, green and yellow!
I think green represents summer! After all the rain and fog all year round it gets so much greener where I live in the summer time!
Orange, limet green and turquoise
I love coral!
I’ve been drawn to yellow and gold this summer…purses, dresses, jewelry..it’s all about those colors.
I agree with Ash about sky blue.
When I think summer, I think bright, cobalt blue. Or yellow. Or both.
I think yellow represents summer to me- I think of sunflowers
I think Caribbean blue represents the perfect tropical summer!
Bright green means summer to me!
I am with Kimmy on this one, bright yellow. always.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Aegean blue means summer to me.
I think bright pink looks like summer. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Fuchsia – nothing like a bright pink to make you think warm, happy, summery thoughts!
Turquoise! Nothing says summer like turquoise.
I would say a green-blue.
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I would say a light green-blue. Between turquoise and cyan. It reminds me of pool water.
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Green!
I THINK GREEN!
SUNFLOWER YELLOW
I vote bright yellow!
sunny sunny day represent summer, yellow is summer colour for sure!
dita
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I would say a fabulous sunset orange!
Congrats, Sharon S.!