A few of my lovely suburbanite friends have asked me to put up some ideas for accessorizing for the Fall 2009 season that is upon us; aka. the upcoming slopfest that is the return to college, for our senior year (tear). So here are some little knick knacks I found online that are quite amazing, if I do say so myself. I'll make this very simple; if you want to look current and on-trend, its all about the bigger the better. Those dinky little gold chains with a light charm aren't gonna cut it. Look alive people, its time to step it up and get some bling on your bad self. Whether its necklaces, bracelets or rings, layer layer layer, wear a ton at once, and try not to fall in water, cause drowning might be easier with all this metal on.
First off, necklaces. Bib necklaces have been around this summer and still going into fall, only with darker colors, and metallics. Bib necklaces, if you don't know, are the large, flat type that covers a generous portion of the chest, similar to a bib (ah, clever), one example below of subtle bib-itry, is the metallic number from UO. The beauty of the bib necklace as well as the long multiple stone ones, ala. the Forever21 one in the lower right corner, is their ability to transform a shirt- by simply putting one of these guys over a white tee, instantly it looks like an embellished shirt, throw in some heels, bada bing, bada boom, your ready to go. Other things to look for, neon accents, mixed materials and layered chains. Oh, and I also added in my recently made necklace since that would work fabulously well for fall too.
Handmade Mixed Material necklace by me. More are underway currently, I'm sure there will be pictures.
Bracelets Go to the Beach
As with necklaces, mixed materials and mixed metals look fresh for fall. As you may have gathered by my previous posts, recently I've been head over heels in love with studs. I wish I could say I was talking about men, but sadly no, the studs of metal variety is my main squeeze these days. Forever21 has a great studded cuff, that would add some pizazz to any outfit. Also from Forever21, this kooky guy with elephants; keeping with the safari trend that's been around, however classying it up a bit. What I love about this bangle is the gold and silver, which creates a nice transition between your jewelry and ties things together- yes, you can wear gold and silver together. Gold, always in, and J.Crew has a perfectly oversize chain link bracelet that would go with just about anything under the sun; jeans and a tee, a cocktail dress, what have you. Yea it seems pricey compared to $6 bangle from forever, but its classic, and you'll it a million and 3 times (and its really not THAT pricey). Last but not least, maybe give your a kick in the pants and change it up with a watch. Simple metals are always in, but this wrap one is pretty sweet, and you could swap out that fabric with anyone you want; I would go for some neon pink but that's just me.
Ring a Ding Ding
Ring-wise, the two things I'd go for a hardcore and floral, a very interesting juxtaposition. On the hardcore front, go from, once again layers, this stackable set from Urban comes with like, what is that, six rings? Good deal eh?, and you can mix and match them with other ones you already own. Also the sturdy, geometric ring, also from Urban, reminds me of a brass knuckle or something, adds a violent touch, always nice. Opposite end of the spectrum- floral rings. Big, bejeweled, and bursting with color.
