Blogs — Accessories

Accessories 101

Although accessories are not the main affair, they sure can be a lot of fun and add just the right amount of zest to your outfit.  2021 brings a few new twists and resurrects some old favorites.  Enjoy!

Slipper shoes - a comfortable, anti-fashion shoe is spring’s most unusual proposition

Exotic wraps – a new way to layer without losing comfort or elegance

Market Totes and Straw Bags - humble and handmade in everything from recycled t-shirts to macramé

Hi-top Sandals - equally provocative and walkable, demure or vampish, depending on how you style them

Phone Lanyards – a necessity for the forgetful ones, phones never to be left at home again

Face Masks - not going anywhere anytime soon, designers are adding flair like filters, chains, and bows.

Simple, Medium-Size Bags - in basic colors—black, white, red—and classic silhouettes, these are anti-trend bags

Water Bottles and Holders - one of the easiest ways for us to reduce our environmental impact is to give up single-use plastics, made easier by the snappy bottles and holders

Organza Scrunchies – soft and feminine flair for the hair

Ultra-wide Headbands – not just for athletics anymore and the colors add a special kind of pop

Head Scarves – Thelma and Louise would be proud, but scarves are not just for riding with the top down anymore

Beaded Headbands – fun animal prints and other themes like the cosmos and rainbow hues.

Braided Headbands – elegance for your hair, pulling together your outfit

Western Hats – bring out your inner cowgirl and top off the look with western boots

Mini Jaw Clips – they’re back and just as cute as ever, arrange anywhere throughout the hair with reckless abandon

Claw Clips – with dainty, delicate details and in pretty golden finishes

Colorful Beads - like the ones you made at summer camp, but way more chic

Mismatched Earrings – a great way to keep wearing the earrings you lost the match for and your looking fly

Charms – for your bracelets and necklaces, a great way to express yourself

Pendants – big chains are here to stay, but make sure yours stands out even more with a large pendant

Pearls – seriously updated and with some interesting new looks

Double Ball Earrings - stylish from the front or back

Super Long Necklaces and Pendants – if chokers aren’t your thing, you’ll love these, wear over everything

Accessories - The Finishing Touch For Every Outfit

You’ve put together a snappy outfit, now for the finishing touch…accessories. No look is complete without them.  2020 brings with it bold trends, some sure to become your new favorites.

Chunky Boots made the cut and will be around for another season; the chunkier, the better.  With a dress or jeans, around the house or a night out on the town, chunky is your go-to boot.

Platform Sandals move to center stage.  Not only do you get some added height, but they are ultra-comfy and look great with wide-leg pants, dresses and vintage wear.

Square is back!  Whether it be strappy sandals or pumps, you’ll be seeing square toes a lot.

Mary Janes have been a closet staple for years.  2020 is time to make room for some stylish Mary Jane pumps.  Just like her little sister, Mary Jane pumps are practical and a little bit flirty.   

Bags, Bags, Bags are out there in all shapes, sizes and colors.  From big super-size softies that hold almost anything to small soft feminine clutches.  Choose from street-savvy Bucket Bags for women on the go, multicolored bags, bags with fringe and matching mini bags to go with your bag.  There is a statement bag for every outfit.

Sunglasses shapes take a back seat to color this year.  Not just for function anymore, color is a bold way to flash your style.

Boutonnieres come out of the closet.  Adorning a lapel or a wide-brimmed hat, take advantage of this chic way to accent your outfit.

Large Chain Necklaces and Hoop Earrings stay strong.  A new jewelry trend you’ll see is clear or transparent pieces made from glass or acrylic.  

Padded Head Bands and Wide Waist Belts will be seen across all venues, as well as Bucket Hats and Silk Scarf wrapped heads.

Tis the season for all things Raffia.  Find the plant fiber woven into bags, shoes, and belts.  This is a must-have for 2020.

Have fun vamping up your personal style!