I came across an article in a magazine a couple of months ago about a woman who has given herself the challenge of wearing the same little black dress every day for 365 days! In attempt to promote sustainable fashion as well as help raise money for schools in India. You can read all about this:
I found this really inspiring because I can’t even wear the same outfit twice in a row let alone everyday for a whole year! However, the truly mesmerising thing about this is the way she changes the dress every day to make it look completely different …all with the power of accessories – Hats, scarves, camisoles, vests, leggings, belts, shoes, jewellery etc.
It just goes to prove that you don’t need to spend lots of money on lots of clothes. Instead just style out what you’ve already got with different accessories each time.
Although accessories are vital in creating a unique and stylish look, it’s so easy to get it wrong as well. Years of practice has made me stick to a few rules that work for me. Such as:
Colour scheme: Sticking to one colour scheme is generally a good idea. However, the accessories don’t have to be the exact shade of each other (…to be honest; I prefer them not to be!) Plus it’s a nightmare trying to find several things in one shade!
A fashion rule my mum taught me was “if wearing a multicoloured dress or top, pick ONE colour out of the dress and match your accessories to that colour as opposed to going over the top with several colours”
A statement piece: Occasionally I’ll pick one key piece and work everything else around it. Like a statement necklace or cocktail ring or scarf. This creates a single point of visual attention and helps to prevent accessory overkill since everything else is kept fairly subtle and is working to complement the statement piece.
Note: It’s better to wear your accessories as opposed to your accessories wearing you! ?
Be comfortable: In as much as I’m a ‘fashionista’ there are some things I just won’t do or wear , It’s always a good idea to know what you like and what you don’t! What suits your personality and what doesn’t! What’s practical for your lifestyle and what isn’t!
For example I’m not a bag person at all. For me, it’s just somewhere to put all the stuff I’ll need whilst I’m out and about (E.g. Mobile phone, keys, make up (a must have!), flats to change into when my feet start aching from walking about in skyscrapers all day! and my purse.) Therefore I don’t give it any thought at all. As long as it’s presentable and doesn’t clash with my outfit, I’m good to go!
I’m passionate about all sorts of accessories from belts to brooches to rings. However, At the moment I’m totally crazy about Hair accessories like bands, slides and clips. My favourites being this Flower Clip from Accessorize (very pretty indeed! ?) and this Black beaded bow headband from Miss Selfridge.
Remember Ladies, it is called Accessorising not ‘Excessorising’ so less is more!
Have fun!
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