Summer Accessories

Written by Carol Elizabeth Ridolphi, AICI FLC  ~  Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

Accessories are great wardrobe extenders. By adding a colorful scarf, a belt, or a great piece of jewelry, you will achieve a new look wearing the same clothing worn just days... ago. Mixing and matching your accessories is a great easy way to exhibit fashion sense and a great way to show off your unique and personalized style.

Spending your hard-earned money on accessories is a wise investment because accessories last years longer than most clothing and are generally not effected by weight and size variations. Good pieces in classic designs are timeless. Fun inexpensive accessories can also change your look and add a new and creative dimension to your summer outfits!

~ Hair Accessories - By adding an accessory to your hair such as a flower hair clip, headband, and decorative and bold ponytail holder you can add an air of sophistication to your look. Though baseball caps and bandannas may not be very chic, they can be very fashionable this summer. A cap in a bright color would certainly add color to your summer day look.

~ Scarves - One may not think that scarves are something to wear in the summer, but they are! Scarves are a fabulous accessory to be added to your summer outfits, but stick to a soft, sheer, and light fabric. When wearing a scarf, you will look fashionable and you will have a wrap to shield your shoulders in the evenings or when you are in air-conditioned buildings. Scarves look great with t-shirts, tanks and dresses.

~ Jewelry - This summer wear colorful jewelry pieces - violet, yellow & and turquoise blue. When wearing jewelry remember to limit yourself to one bold piece. If you wear a large jade rink, don't overload your look with a wrist full of bracelets. Layering is a popular trend - try layering a few different necklaces. Pearls are the June birthstone and you can wear one strand or an assortment of strands in different sizes and colors. You can also mix the pearls with other jewelry. The lengths of the necklaces should vary and can extend down to as low as your bellybutton. Indian and exotic looking jewelry is popular this summer as well as chandelier and hoop earrings.

~ Sunglasses - Sunglasses do more than protect eyes! Sunglasses can add a sexy, cool, seductive and/or mysterious element to your look. This season over-sized sunglasses make a bold statement. Popular looks this summer: wayfarer, wrap, aviator, over-sized & wire-framed.