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Jul 21, 2008 6:26 pm US/Central
21 Things To Know About Accessories For Summer
Bonnie Lee Kurtz, Stein Mart Agenda Consultant
Necklaces and Earrings:
- One is fine, more is divine. Layer necklaces to bring attention to the face.
- Let a dynamic necklace take center stage! Put simple earrings with these necklaces.
- Keep the tone and texture of the metals the same. Just because it is "gold," it may not match. (Is it a shinny, mat or hammered finish?
- Wear bold and dramatic earrings solo. Let the earrings be the focal point.
- Keep a look out for French clip earrings.
Sunglasses and Readers:
- Slip on sunglasses! Protect your eyes! Use oversized shades! Think Jackie O.
- Keep fun readers handy! Readers come in sunglasses too!
Rings,
Bracelets
and Broaches:
- Rings are big, bold, chunky and sparkly this season.
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Wear in odd numbers of bracelets to have good Chi.
- Wear 1, 3, 5 or 7 bangles. Think of them as "arm candy".
- Let broaches be conversation starters. Wear an interesting pin and let conversations begin.
Handbags:
- Let your size determine the size of your handbag. A five-foot person looks overwhelmed with a big heavy hobo bag over her shoulder.
- Straw, canvas and metallic bags.
- Let a purse be "Arm Candy" too. They can add fun to a simple outfit.
- Get an oversize clutch. Think big envelope!
- Get a handbag holder to keep purse off floor.
Shoes and Hose:
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Barbie Doll "click click" shoes are hot.
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Flats with peep toes or pointed toes
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Wedges, Wedges, Wedges!
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Animal print and animal leather shoes
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Toeless panty hoes are a must! Check out the toeless kneehighs too.
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