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Sexy Cool Accessories

February 27, 2014 No Comments

Whoever said accessories can’t be sexy, needs to dig out of their oversized turtle neck and start expanding their world (I don’t know for a fact that they wear turtle necks…maybe they prefer dickies?)

I say: accessories can totally be sexy.

I think they’re great for adding just the right amount of visual interest where there is none.
Take this outfit for example…

I tried it with a pair of hoops and it looked ok, but when I took those off and added this shiny happy thing, it gave life to the part of the sweater that was bare.

And pairing a necklace with a layered shirt/sweater combo like this instantly adds a cool and updated factor to a classic combination.

I probably would not have worn this necklace with just the button down, because with the visual of buttons going down the middle (and possibly pockets on either side) a swingy necklace would be too much.

Need more reasons to try a long necklace?

They’re slimming. They give the eye a focal point and that’s straight down your front so that gives you a slimming effect.
They move with you so you’ve got something swaying to your movements which translates, “I just threw this on as I walked out the door and now I look fabulous.”
You can layer them, taking your plain black sweater from boring to hot in seconds, or you can do just the one, which looks just as cool.

Do keep in mind that if you’re wearing your hair down and the necklace is pretty substantial, you don’t need earrings.

Remember: the less you have going on, the more flattering that one piece will be. If you’re going to wear your hair up, or the necklace is a simple chain (or maybe it has something on the very very end) then go with studs or smaller hoops.

The way I wear it? Less is more.
Have a happy Thursday!

accessories, necklaces, styling

A Lesson in Styling From the Golden Globes

January 15, 2014 No Comments

Today we’re going to use the Golden Globes for our own benefit. We’re going to take a lesson in styling.

Besides the gowns, the one thing I like to look at is how each person is styled. Because you know they poured over each and every inch of themselves, deciding every detail with a team of people.

Why not learn from what they decided instead of hiring your own team?

Let’s start with my absolute favorite look of the night (and really, the woman I think takes the crown for being most gorgeous in Hollywood…) Kate Beckinsale.

The lesson here is, less is more.

This gorgeous gown has such a fantastic metallic sheen, that it should rightfully own the spotlight (even come with one).

What I like best about her look, is that she stayed true to her style.

She’s an elegant woman and while this dress gives her a little edge, she doesn’t play that up. She adds simple earrings and gets her hair off her neck so that again, the dress and its neckline get all the attention.

I can see someone else adding a black bracelet or too, making it a little more rock and roll. But that’s not her style. The dark nails (which were a big trend) and clutch are just enough of a statement to not take her out of her range.

The take away: Never loose “you” when you’re getting dressed. And don’t add jewelry everywhere just because you see a blank spot. Less is most certainly more.

My next favorite was Julianna Margulies.

Again, she went with minimal jewelry which kept all the attention where it should be – her amazing skin and dress. A necklace would have been too much with those embellishments at her shoulders, just as longer earrings wouldn’t have worked.

She kept it simple with a tassel bracelet, pinky ring and nude nails.

The take away (and you’re about to see a theme): The less you have on, the more your chosen pieces will shine. Nothing is competing for attention on her. It’s all flowing together and creates just enough visual interest without being too busy.

There were several fantastic looks (and many not so fantastic). The common theme I found with the good ones was that they were styled well.

Remember to edit yourself before walking out the door to your next star-studded gala ;)

And always remember – Less is more!

(Pictures courtesy of People.com)

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3 Ways to Bring Sexy Back to Your Accessories

March 1, 2013 No Comments

Whoever said accessories can’t be sexy, needs to dig out of their oversized turtle neck and start expanding their world.

Accessories can totally be sexy.

Remember my Valentine’s Day segment? Go with a swingy necklace instead of earrings! I’m really digging the whole swingy necklace thing right now.

I think they’re great for adding just the right amount of visual interest where there is none.
Take this outfit for example…
I tried it with a pair of hoops and sure it looked ok, but when I took those off (because hoops and a necklace like this is too much going on in my book) and added this shiny happy thing, it gave life to the part of the sweater that was bare.

And pairing a necklace with a layered shirt/sweater combo like this instantly adds a cool and updated factor to a classic combination.

I probably would not have worn this necklace with just the button down, because with the visual of buttons going down the middle (and possibly pockets on either side) a swingy necklace would be too much.

Here are some more reasons to go with long necklaces…

They’re slimming. They give the eye a focal point and that’s straight down your front so that gives you a slimming effect.
They move with you so you’ve got something rythmically swaying to your movements which translates cool and sexy.
You can layer them, taking your plain black sweater from boring to hot in seconds, or you can unlayer them and do just the one, which looks just effortlessly cool.

Do keep in mind, that if you’re wearing your hair down and the necklace is pretty substantial, you don’t need any other jewlery. Remember: the less you have going on, the more flattering that one piece will be. If you’re going to wear your hair up, or the necklace is a simple chain (or maybe it has something on the very very end) then go with studs or earrings that don’t go much past your lobe.

You never want to disctract from your face-it’s so pretty!