Showing posts with label statement necklaces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label statement necklaces. Show all posts
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, August 15, 2011
From the Red Carpet Straight to Your Wardrobe
Fall is right around the corner, and that means adding richer colors into your summer repetoire. One red carpet palette trend that's really caught my eye is turquoise/plum.
This inspiration got me thinking, "How can a regular woman get the same effect?" Well, I've got an easy and cost-effective answer - accessories!
1. One recurring fall trend is adding scarves. You can instantly make your look trendy for cooler weather just by adding a loose scarf around your neck. Add it to a dark plum-colored tank and you have an eye-catching pairing anyone would envy.
2. Cardigans are one thing you have in your wardrobe pretty much year-round. You can layer them up, dress them down, throw a belt on it, you name it - they're like clothing chameleons. Toss this deep purple cardigan on over a white tank, complete with jeans and aqua tear-drop necklace for a fabulous daytime look.
3. For these last few months of the heat wave when we can still wear those breezy maxi dresses, grab yourself one with an aqua or purple print. Here, I paired the aqua print maxi with a bold and rich statement necklace. The awesome news? This same dress also comes in a purple print (I know, match made in color-heaven!).
4. A sultry summer nighttime look will always be the wrap dress. We all get tired of those LBDs sometimes, so just give it a rest and break out a flowy wrap. This particular one comes in a deep fuchsia and would look stunning with a pair of dangly turquoise earrings. Finish the look with a light blue shoulder bag or clutch for extra zing.
The best part about buying turquoise jewelry later in the summer is that most of it will be on sale by now. Stores are also just starting to get fall lines, which will allow you prime pickings for rich purple hues. With any combination of these fantastic fall accessories, you'll be turning heads, red carpet style, in no time!
1. One recurring fall trend is adding scarves. You can instantly make your look trendy for cooler weather just by adding a loose scarf around your neck. Add it to a dark plum-colored tank and you have an eye-catching pairing anyone would envy.
2. Cardigans are one thing you have in your wardrobe pretty much year-round. You can layer them up, dress them down, throw a belt on it, you name it - they're like clothing chameleons. Toss this deep purple cardigan on over a white tank, complete with jeans and aqua tear-drop necklace for a fabulous daytime look.
3. For these last few months of the heat wave when we can still wear those breezy maxi dresses, grab yourself one with an aqua or purple print. Here, I paired the aqua print maxi with a bold and rich statement necklace. The awesome news? This same dress also comes in a purple print (I know, match made in color-heaven!).
4. A sultry summer nighttime look will always be the wrap dress. We all get tired of those LBDs sometimes, so just give it a rest and break out a flowy wrap. This particular one comes in a deep fuchsia and would look stunning with a pair of dangly turquoise earrings. Finish the look with a light blue shoulder bag or clutch for extra zing.
The best part about buying turquoise jewelry later in the summer is that most of it will be on sale by now. Stores are also just starting to get fall lines, which will allow you prime pickings for rich purple hues. With any combination of these fantastic fall accessories, you'll be turning heads, red carpet style, in no time!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
7 Items for Easy Insta-Glam
We all know life can get hectic, and when it does it's not always easy to focus on style. I've been a victim of frumpy outfits just because I'm too pressed for time.
So, I put together a list of 7 items every woman should own for effortless insta-glam. Getting dressed in the morning shouldn't be a chore, and this will help ensure it stays fun for you.
1. The Statement Necklace
Wear them with fancy shorts, skinny jeans, your favorite LBD...I could go on and on, but you get the picture.
4. A Printed Maxi Dress
These dresses do ALL the work for you! With their bright colors and bold prints, they're enough of a show on their own so you can keep the accessories to a minimum and wear a great pair of platform sandals or wedges - DONE. If it needs to be work appropriate, add a cropped sweater or jean jacket.
6. Skinny Jeans
7. Cropped Blazer
So, I put together a list of 7 items every woman should own for effortless insta-glam. Getting dressed in the morning shouldn't be a chore, and this will help ensure it stays fun for you.
1. The Statement Necklace
Pick one that's specific to your style and most of the jewelry you already wear. You want it to fit easily into your current wardrobe so that you can throw it on in the blink of an eye, and your outfit be instantly complete and glamorous.
2. A Vibrant ScarfThere are so many options out there for vibrant, printed scarves you could probably start an arsenal of these. American Eagle has an array of printed scarves for around $20. Again, you'll want to pick one specific to you, so that you don't have the hassle of matching it to something.
The beauty of a vibrant scarf is that it typically serves as your "pop of color." You don't have to match anything to it and it can go with the simplest of outfits, like jeans and a tee.
3. Nude Heels
The great thing about nude heels is that they literally go with everything you already own. They're a blank slate! Another great thing about these is they instantly make your legs look longer (who wouldn't want that?!).
Wear them with fancy shorts, skinny jeans, your favorite LBD...I could go on and on, but you get the picture.
4. A Printed Maxi Dress
These dresses do ALL the work for you! With their bright colors and bold prints, they're enough of a show on their own so you can keep the accessories to a minimum and wear a great pair of platform sandals or wedges - DONE. If it needs to be work appropriate, add a cropped sweater or jean jacket.
5. Black Pencil Skirt
The pencil skirt will forever be a sleek favorite of mine. You can pair it with a white collared shirt or a vibrant scoop-neck tee, either way you wear it - it's a no-brainer. Add your favorite pair of pumps to complete this chic number.
6. Skinny Jeans
A pair of dark skinnies accentuate your figure nicely and they're naturally a blank slate. They can be casual with a tee, or you can go dressy with a printed kimono-style top and heels. The only trick here is, buy the size that fits. I cannot stress that enough!
7. Cropped Blazer
You can add a simple and chic black blazer to any outfit for effortless glam. A cropped blazer or boyfriend blazer with cropped sleeves is great for all seasons. Wear it with your favorite sheath for work, or with jeans for a dressy date night look.
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