My thoughts on style part 4: Accessories

I believe in chunky jewelry.  I believe that the right accessories can make an outfit.  I believe in piling it on but looking at it with an editing eye.  I believe that to go out without earrings on is the equivalent of going out naked.  I believe that we should not be confined to silver and gold.  And I believe that the perfect belt can truly set off your outfit.

For all of these reasons, this entry on accessories has taken me a while to publish because they are obviously very important to a woman's overall look.  When planning an outfit one of the very first things I consider is what accessories I want to wear, then I plan the rest of my look around that.  Usually, shoes, bags etc. will fall into place once you know what type of accessories you are going for.  Bold and colorful, simple and understated, chunky and overdone.  All of these choices can navigate the rest of your look from outfit to makeup to hair and, in my opinion, needs to be planned out thoughtfully.  However, do be aware of over accessorizing!  Keep in mind I said to use an editing eye.  Do not  pile on every piece of jewelry you own. Be careful of pairing oversized earrings with an oversized necklace and when piling on the  bracelets make sure they complement each other.  If you are unsure take something off, but ladies, please do not be afraid of accessories, they are your friends!

Below are some ideas of  different accessory styles.

Necklaces

Rings

Bracelets 

Earrings & Broaches 

Belts

Images courtesy of net-a-porter, Khol's & Metropark

TTYL,

-Devon

My thoughts on style, Part 3: Wraps and Cardigans

I have suprisingly been asked quite a few times lately for suggestions on what to wear to a formal/semi-formal event durning the colder months of winter and early spring.  I personally believe that in 2010 pretty much anything goes when going formal.  White is worn all year round now and sexy sandals can be worn in the blistering cold of January (to the right event, that is) therefore I say wear that sexy strapless dress to the cocktail party or the long halter to your cousin's black tie wedding.  However, you must invest in a good wrap or cardigan to wear over your ensamble rather than your heavy winter coat.  The best part of wearing a complimentary wrap or cardigan with your outfit is, that if you are like me, and always cold you can continue to wear it throughout the entire event if you so choose. Here are some fabulous looking cardigans from Bloomingdales that range in price from $64 to $328:

Splendid $64

Chaser $79

Design History $88

Ralph Lauren $94    

Free People $118

Celeste $152

BCBG $156

BCBG $158

Larok $228

Milly $265                                         

Boss $325

Nanette Lepore $328

The best thing about most of these cardigans is that you can add a broach or a belt to spice them up if so desired.  Happy shopping!

TTYL,

-Devon