Accessory to Style

On my way back to the office after running some errands at the mall, I was sidetracked by the Fashion section at the book store.  I always enjoy browsing, although I hardly buy any of the books—there are a lot of good reads but, given my limited budget, none that I felt were truly worth the price.  However, I may have met my match in Style Clinic by Paula Reed (Style director of Grazia, the UK's highly influential glossy fashion weekly) which offers plenty of feasible and sensible advice regarding the art and science of being stylish every day no matter what age, size, and shape you are.

The book covers everything from rehabilitating your wardrobe to quick fixes to choosing the right pieces for your shape.  The final chapter discusses the significance of accessories in attaining impeccable style.

"Great accessories make a look memorable.  Get the accessories right, and the outfit that goes with them can be as basic as you like.  Money is well spent in this department." 

If you look at the photo above, all three ladies are wearing the exact same dress.  But it is the beautiful necklace at the leftmost picture that elevates this outfit from chic to stunning.  Who wore it best? the one who chooses the right accessories, of course!!

Accessorizing can also be done for daytime looks.  See how the graphic print scarf livens up the otherwise simple outfit above.  Even your regular work outfit can be transformed by a bold necklace made of fabric--who said great jewelry had to be expensive?!?

So invest in a few basics then let your accessories do the talking! Whether it’s a light, colorful scarf, attention-grabbing earrings, a bold necklace, dainty charm bracelet, or a handful of edgy rings, you’re guaranteed to look stylish every waking moment!