The Power of Accessories
June 12th, 2006One of the fastest, cheapest and most effective ways to accomplish a stylish appearance is through accessories. The bag that you carry, the heel on your shoe, the specs that you wear and the scale of your jewelry speaks volumes about your style and personality.
I cannot stress enough how “accessories make the outfit”. Without the correct accessories – your look is not complete. It’s also the easiest way to capture a fashion moment. Adding the new bag and shoe of the season will instantly update your look – with or without the new clothing silhouette.
The accessory department is the first area that I am drawn to in any retail store. Because it’s the most practical way of defining a new look quickly, it’s also the first part of my wardrobe that I update in any given season. With accessories you can adopt new trends without wearing the new season’s the clothing – especially useful if the new clothes don’t suit your body type (like the seasons hottest pant silhouette). For example, for the frustrated early fashion adopters who can’t wear skinny jeans – opting for a plastic beaded necklace, a patent bag and wedged heels is an instant solution to their dilemma.
Accessorizing correctly is not easy. Your accessories should always complement your outfit – not compete with it. Once again, I am an advocate of “less is more”. Looking like a Christmas tree is a far cry from being stylish no matter how beautiful the individual pieces are. Knowing how to combine your accessories tastefully and correctly is something that you can learn.
Stay tuned for precisely this in blog entries to follow. In the meantime, you might want to look at Anthropologie for the odd accessory – they went on sale a few days ago.
June 12th, 2006 at 9:11 am
Who makes the yellow bag in the example? I love it!
June 13th, 2006 at 8:00 am
Urban outfitters and I think that it may be on sale!
October 11th, 2006 at 7:04 am
[…] Patent leather (both real and fake) is one of the biggest statements in accessories this season. It’s very 80’s, very retro, and always very Chanel. Black patent items are the most obvious choice and easiest to wear; but don’t let that stop you from considering other colours, such as red, burgundy, grey, green, brown or yellow. Belts, wallets and ballet flats are super everyday easy-to-wear choices in any form of patent. Trenches, handbags, long boots, hair bands and gloves are a little more edgy, but just as fabulous. Remember, that one of the fastest, cheapest and most effective ways to accomplish a stylish appearance is through accessories. Capture this season’s fashion moment by adding high gloss to your ensemble – you’ll be sure to make an impact. […]
December 11th, 2006 at 8:00 am
[…] The snap bag is the alternative to the dainty clutch this party season. It gets its name from the fact that it has a “snap clasp” – rather like the purse your grandmother probably had many years ago. This stunning little boxy framed accessory is just big enough to hold essentials like your lipstick, keys, cell phone and some cash. It will instantly freshen up any existing cocktail dress or dressy ensemble in your wardrobe. After all, it’s so simple to make a maximum style statement with the power of accessories. […]