Accessory Magic - 4 Tips You Don't Want To Miss!

Any accessory can make or break an outfit! If you are overwhelmed by the choice in the shops these tips are for you! Soon you will shopping like a personal stylist and selecting the ten out of tens accessories to come home with you.

Last week's styling session with my gorgeous client Elisabeth took us accessory shopping at the Lovisa store in the QVB.

It made me think of the main stresses I hear from clients when they book in, "there is so much in the shops, it’s so overwhelming!"

That is the age we live in now. So much of everything and no real way of how to filter it into bite size chunks.

Unless you are with me of course (oh how cheeky I am ... 😍)

HOW TO PICK THE BEST ACCESSORY

I agree with the unique Iris Apfel, who takes the concept of accessory to a whole new level.

Many times I have have chosen accessories over another outfit. And boy have they returned on my investment and added to the joy in my wardrobe.

I have one pair of earrings that could have their own fan page as they get so many comments. I loose track of the amount of times I have worn those beauties.

Together Elisabeth and I slayed that Lovisa shop so only the best of the best came into the basket. We even culled the final choices to work within the budget.
All calculated choices yet instant love affairs. So below are the simple steps I took to get to the 10 out of 10's.

1. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR

Right at the beginning, I asked Elisabeth so many questions which took almost more time than finding the accessory she loved.

Do you need to lift some of your outfits? Does it need to match a colour, print, bag? What do you already have you can re-use and what needs replacing?

2. SIZE MATTERS

Yes, size definitely matters! The best matches will suit your face shape, body shape, length of your neck, size of your ear lobes and width of your wrists.

Many statement pieces have big studs to start off with and that does not always suit every ear or taste. I personally prefer hooks in my ear. Check the image below for "lobe" choices.

Your proportions need to be matched so it all makes sense. Usually the accessory lives in a high traffic area for eye contact and communication.

Remember the Vital V area I have spoken about before in previous emails? Here is a quick reminder!

This is what the mother of 2 had to say, "Thank you for the amazing styling session - I love my new collection of earrings and can’t wait to rock each and everyone of them."

3. MATCH YOUR BEST COLOURS

Your accessory sits near your face so the choice of colour is so important. If you are not sure what colours suit you, here is a refresh of the universal colours that suit all colour seasons and how to enhance your eyes.

4. HOW TO SELECT THE TENS!

So when I start looking at each row and "apply the filters", based on the above answers, to the ranges (which Lovisa thankfully curates by colour) the collection of suitable pieces becomes so small it is manageable to digest.

Of course each accessory has a line and design element that will work for you or against you. I have a really good look at all elements and decide which suits best based on size, colour and design.

Below is an example of earrings that will all look very differently in your ear and neckline.

Same rule applies to necklaces and bangles. Line and design is the make or break of your choice!