Accessories play an important role in elevating your style and making you look polished. It’s the answer to that voice in your head saying “Hmm I’m missing something…” “I’m not convinced” and instead of keeping what you’re wearing, sometimes at least for me, I just change all together and start from scratch. Picking the right accessories for your outfit can truly change the look and become something you didn’t even anticipate. I love anything fashion but honestly accessories was an area I didn’t dare to venture in until recently. I am comfortable with creating outfits and shopping for versatile pieces and fabrics for every season and occasion. However, I’ve tried to be more adventurous and slowly incorporate more accessories into my wardrobe. Picking outfits for myself and others comes naturally and now I’ve started to purposely accessorize and I’ve had quite a lot of fun! I often plan the clothes around the accessories. I have a minimalist vision when it comes to accessories, which was precisely why I tended to shy away from them entirely since I was fearful of looking busy and overloaded or perceived as “trying too hard”. My ideal fashion goal is to look chic, seamless and comfortable in my own skin and look. I want my preferred style at any given moment to be reflective of my taste and personality. Styling accessories is an art in and of itself, that I’ve quite frankly enjoyed to explore. Jewelry, hats, belts and others are new items that have made their way into my closet. It is very impressive what a simple necklace, bracelet or scarf can do to your look. Let’s not forget to mention- shoes! These are also crucial, the right pair of shoes can be at the forefront and almost be their own outfit and clothes serve as their mere companion. Therefore, I’ve made a point to invert my styling and creative process – at times depending on the piece I start with the accessories first and work my way backwards. It may sound illogical but it’s a new approach that has been effective when making a conscious effort to be more adventurous with accessorizing. It proved to be a particularly beneficial strategy with shocking animal print shoes that I’d been wanting to wear but didn’t know how. Accessories have become even more important in the current trend of minimal and neutral color palettes for apparel; which without question beg for an extra oomph! to complete the look. No matter if you are minimalist or not accessories bring the outfit to life, the key is finding the perfect balance!
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