Accessories

Clutch Leather Bag from Hula Style Collective www.hula.co.nz

Accessories ... there are so many!

Think about the ones you wear everyday: jewellery (rings, watch, earrings, necklace, bracelets), glasses (reading & sunnies), handbag, footwear, hats, and scarves!

Do they reflect you? Are they the correct colours, style personality mix, scale, with flattering design lines? Do you have the right accessories for every occasion ie Casual, Smart, Dressy?

Naturally, there will be some occasions when you want/need to buy new accessories. But I'd hate you to turn down a last-minute invitation simply due to not having a basic essential.

So for maximum efficiency and versatility, opt for accessories in your neutrals.

Jewellery: silver for Cools, gold for Warms. Something for everyday (Casual & Smart) and something for a Dressy occasion ie rings, earrings, necklaces, watches, and bracelets.

Glasses: silver, greys, navy for Cools (black is usually too heavy). Gold, tortoiseshell, browns, a warm blue, beiges for Warms.

Generally, enhance your face shape by choosing angular frames if your face is round, or curvy shapes if your face is angular.
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Handbag: The most useful neutrals (and easiest to find) are black or dark grey for Winters, grey or navy for Summers, browns for Autumns, tan for Springs. Ensure you have an everyday bag and a Dressy one (for evenings out, weddings, etc). Consider Silver or Gold for your Dressy one. Light neutrals are more suitable in summer-time, darker neutrals in winter.

Footwear: Same as handbags but not matching (although that may be coming back into fashion). Casual - flats, Smart - court shoes with a low to medium heel, Dressy - something with a higher heel. Add knee-high boots for when it's cold.

Hats: for the sake of your skin, do have a sun-hat in a light neutral for summer-time. If you feel the cold in winter-time, then a hat can make all the difference; most folk can wear a beret. Opt for something plain in one of your neutrals for maximum versatility.

Tallulah pump by Chaos & Harmony www.chaosandharmony.co.nz