Accessories Expert/Stylist Q&A: How can I take looks that younger celebs are wearing and add an edgier flare?
Recently at the premier for The Thing, which has a lot of buzz out there for those that are into this genre of films, Selena Gomez made her appearance on the carpet. I loved her boho chic style with her oversized top paired with her sequined shorts and fab ankle booties. This look is so cute on Selena since it doesn't age her and I love that it is playful for her with the large hoops as well as her bronzed cuff. I am recreating a fun look that definitely steps it up a bit more and adds in edgier components. You can decide based on your own preferences whether you would rock shorts or a cute legging instead which can still provide a fun play on proportions!
Rock this look with the Appolon ring from Swarovski which is definitely an accessory that needs to be added into this look. This adds a depth and heft to this look that edges it up. I'd also add in the Eddie Borgo Pave Link Chain Bracelet which continues the blackened silver look. I love the icicle earrings from Mizuki which is long and slender which provides a nice peekaboo effect. Finally rock out some fun ankle boots with Camilla Skovgaard which has a fun strappy detail that elevates the whole look. This is a great way to have an older look, while maintaining the playful nature.
Accessories Expert/Stylist Q&A: What's a great way to tone down a look that shows a bit more skin via accessories?
There are a number of ways that you can go with this look! I love rocking low cut tees or blazers as jackets. This can be done regardless of the time of day. This question is definitely more important when you're thinking of showing a bit more skin when you're still going to work or running around in the day or even if you're wearing this at night and don't want to feel so exposed. First, make sure you try the outfit on at home and ensure that no matter how you stand, sit etc that you are not bordering on wardrobe malfunctions and that you have the appropriate support to keep all your items permanently affixed (Hollywood Tape is your friend). Mommie to be and all around "girl who is running the world", Beyonce rocked the launch of yet another season of her House of Dereon created by her and her mom, Tina Knowles.
I love that in principle, this look is super easy and comfortable and is flattering to so many body types bu it's perfection when it comes to running around. You can never go wrong with a cardi/jacket that is slightly oversized with a pair of leggings and of course, I love the fact that it's all about glitz. Keeping that monotone look is fab when it comes to rocking some fun accessories. Mixed Media is on trend this season (as it has been for the past few). This is when you rock a number of metals together which creates an edgy look that has more depth. Beyonce is rocking a chain linked necklace that embodies gold and silver and although it does sit high on her neck, I love that there are irregular and longer pieces that eat up space where her skin is exposed - so she's not so bare and totally appropriate! With all the glitz she's rocking, I'm loving her bracelet that has a great gold tone and appears to be either stacked or a slimmer cuff.
If you're rocking a lower cute v-neck tee, low blazer etc you can add this same aesthetic by a number of fun necklaces just like Bey! Available on Bluefly, Rich in Friendship has a phenom friendship necklace that will lay nicely along the collar bone and create depth around your neck while being playful with the mix of metals. Coralia Leets has a fun dual pendant set that uses fun precious stones that have a pop of gold around them. You can even layer fun charms on top of this of various lengths to create additional depth! Finally Lara Bohinc, although it's in one tone" is perfect for the girl that loves to embrace her symmetry but still have amazing pop factor without playing with how the necklace lays. I love the knot and how this is definitely a conversation piece! Finally, Gorjana has a bar bracelet in a gold tone (much like what Beyonce is wearing) that can be worn alone or you can obtain a few of these and stack them for an effortless look!
Whether you're rocking the runway, aisles at work or your well traveled sidewalk - this look can be owned by you totally and worn with a number of key looks as we transition into fall!
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