Jewellery is one way to complete an outfit. There are so many options to individualise your selection and define your personal style.

Look for smaller brands with unique designs that are not made en masse - knowing you will not be wearing jewellery that many others will also own.
Consider making this your “defining feature” where you might wear a certain necklace or ring every day that has meaning to you and becomes a signature look.
Play around with different metals and do not be afraid to wear them together, gone are the days that gold and silver should not be worn at the same time.
Layering of necklaces or bracelets can be a gorgeous way to create a focus and provide the option to wear more of your favourite pieces at once. With the necklaces you can create impact by wearing different lengths and include fine and chunky designs to create texture.
Play it smart, during the cooler months if you are wearing many layers or a scarf or hat, an earring that hangs down can get caught up in your clothing, instead wear a fun stud design that is more secure. Or add a brooch to the scarf or hat for a different look.
One trend that continues to be popular is wearing multiple earrings running down the ear. Here you can choose many mini designs and colours that tell a story. This will be dependent on how many piercings you have. Or go for an ear cuff that can be very striking and clip on.
Ring designs are plentiful and a bold ring can be quite the feature. Look for rings that offer the correct sizing so they sit correctly on your finger and do not move around. The good news rings can be worn on all fingers including your thumb which gives you many options to find the right size.

Have fun with jewellery, it is an easy way to create your personal style and not break the bank - you can certainly invest in quality pieces although you can also keep it inexpensive by buying costume jewellery that can complete the look. Think about different designs and colours that can simply add a pop to your look that the traditional metal jewellery does not.

Jewellery - ErinK, Image by - Indie Lane

Accessories can bring an outfit to life and it can be done in the most economical way.

When I say accessories think: jewellery, scarves, belts, hair bling and bags although you can throw in shoes if that is another passion.

This is where you can create a look that talks to your personal style. You may have an item you wear every day like a necklace that is symbolic and sentimental to you. When I say economical I mean it, this is when you can shop the discount chains to find pieces that suit. Being mindful, quality is important if you want these pieces to last. Although I would say some of the commentary received for me personally has been on items that did not break the bank.

Costume jewellery is an easy one - think earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets that can be about design, style or colour. It can be chunky or fine. It can be a true statement piece or the perfect everyday accessory.

A collection of scarves is handy to have. They can be worn in so many ways and often be the pop of colour you need in the winter months. There are the traditional woollen scarves truly meant for warmth although the lighter fabric ones can be worn all year round as well as being a great cover up if travelling or to create a statement can be tied to your bag. The long rectangle version can also be utilised as a belt.

Belts come in so many shapes and sizes and can be the ideal way to create the silhouette you need when wearing loose fitting layers. Belts can sit right on the hips, around the waist or even higher up underneath the breasts. Essential for me would be a black and tan belt. Think about what width will work best for your body shape. Even if you don’t need the belt to hold up the pants/jeans/skirt it can just be an easy way to create interest in any outfit.

Hair bling can cover hats, head scarves, scrunchies (yes they are back), headbands, hair clips and hair ties. This accessory can be very practical where you need your hair tied back and you can add a statement via a hair scarf or clips. The blinged-up hair clip continues this year from 2019 and again can be very affordable. Especially if you shop in the children’s wear section.

So I would say with bags this is where I personally am way more likely to go quality and make sure they are stored correctly so they can make it through year after year of use. Again so many different designs and styles and you just need to find what works best for you. I always look for a bag that can still carry the essentials - I think some are so mini now it is impractical as they cannot even hold your phone or a set of keys. Shop smart and you will easily be able to wear continuously.

If you would love advice on where to shop for these accessories drop me a comment or email me and I will be happy to provide suggestions.

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