Life & Style Blog
The accessory factor
26 August 2011
Cats Meow Accessories, from $12.00, available at Live;
Pastel bangle set, $19.95, available at Sportsgirl;
Silicone multifunction blue watch, $199, available at Fossil;
I'm sure this won't be first time you've read about the importance of accessories. Privately, I'm sure parliament have secret meetings about cocktail rings and necklaces between debating the lesser issues, like the Malaysia solution and gay marriage. BUT. The reason we fashion-journo types bang on about accessories like the future of our country depends on it is because what we say is true: a good piece of jewellery can make or break an outfit. Shiny things dangling from your neck, ears or wrists immediately draw the eye. Your chunky gold neckpiece is the difference between silk maxi at night and silk maxi in the day. The accessory box/drawer/fort is your outfit translator - a chandelier earring, for example, might be overheard saying "Yeah, son - see this sparkly business? That's how you KNOW this blouse-jean combo belongs in this bar. Now buy me a drink."
That's why they're called statement pieces.
Of course, your accessories don't have to be all outspoken sassy night owls (your accessories might not talk to you at all - I don't know your life); because the underplayed everyday faithfuls are just as important for outfit completion. Right now, your day in, day out accessories hinge on the arm party - that is, a mix match of a watch, skinny bracelets and bangles for an eclectic "I've travelled the world and picked up these trinkets along the way" statement.
So, it goes without saying you can never have too many pieces of jewellery. It's the main wardrobe staple you can hang on to forever and it will ebb and flow in fashion, ready to be combined every which way - and best of all, they don't take up too much space in storage.
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Tags: Fossil, Live Clothing, Sportsgirl