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Needless to say that you've heard that gone and dusted is the reign of 'it' bags, it's all about accessories. Necklaces, chunky bangles, brooches and beanies and flashy earrings are all the go now. Other than the obvious benefit that accessories add an extra pizazz to your outfit, what's all the rage about?
Reasons why accessories will be the bane of your existence
1) That plain, boring, old top you have will transform into a staple fashion item, as it allows you to wear the flashiest of jewellery without looking OTT.
2) Accessories can be economical. We've all sworn ourselves to bouts of non-shopping, but now instead of feeling awfully guilty about giving into temptation and buying an overpriced dress, you can instead spend a couple of measly dollars on buying a cute necklace.
3) You can wear all those pieces of jewellery which were once condemned to lie at the bottom of your jewellery box. This point particularly makes me happy! My wonderful Auntie kindly gave me all her old clip on earrings. They are decadent to say the least. But I was able to wear a pair of big, blue stone and gold earrings I had only pranced around in my room in, recently to a fashion show. It's all about using what you've already got, and making it work.
4) You can repeat your wardrobe over and over again without seeming like you slipped out of that terrible Bill Murray movie, Ground Hog Day. Instead of it being blaringly obvious that a) you haven't been bothered to piece together a new outfit or b) you have no time to dress day-by-day c) you have no clothes, just chuck on a bright resin bangle, or a linked chain necklace and everyone will be none-the-wiser.
How do I wear accessories?
Anyway you want darling! That's the wonderful thing about accessories, it truly gives an individual flair to your style. So its up to you how you wear it. But you can always improve how you wear jewellery, to get the most of its qualities.
Firstly, don't just pile it on. For a piece jewellery to be appreciated, you don't want to sharing around all the attention between too many pieces. Stick to one or two pieces max.
Also, if you have a piece of jewellery which is really attention grabbing, you might just want to wear it by itself. So if you've got a pair of stand-out earrings on, don't wear a necklace as well.
Don't be too matchy-matchy. Be adventurous and wear things that clash, but also *somehow* complement each other.
Who's leading the pack
One word: MARNI. No longer considered a mispelling of Mr Georgio's or Emporio's surname, Marni has secured itself as the go-to brand for accessories. Specialising in quirky, chunky and decorative accessories, the brand has made its statement on the runway by showing that jewellery doesn't have to be all about perfect pearls and diamonds.
Don't have a spare wad of 100 buck notes lying around to purchase some Marni love for yourself? Do not fear! Its influence has been so pronounced that just about every shop worth its coathangers has some similar (copied) styles. And for some local inspiration, look to the amazing brand Dinosour Designs. Well established here in Australia, and repected internationally, DD offers resin jewellery which is truly unique in its conception and finishing touches.
When do I start?
Ok, an entirely unneccessary question. But nevertheless. Start. Right. Now. Dammit!!
-2.55
Recently, the fashion world has been experiencing a wave of Australian girls strutting their stuff on the runways. And that is seriously great! I think Australian models are amazingly beautiful, they really do seem to have a certain glow about them, very fresh-faced and unusually doll-like in appearance. But what has been bugging me, is that we in Australia only take notice, or care about Australians in the fashion scene once an overseas power does.
On a side note, I'm not normally one to champion a notion of "woooooo....oue Aussies are the best....", because I think people it's cause for celebration that people are talented because of who they are, not because they were born in a particular country. However, I do recognise that there is a certain feeling of pride (?) that comes about when you do see that Australians are doing well. Especially when they do duely deserve the recognition and are talented in their relative fields. So it got me thinking, why do we wait for others to acknowledge the talents of 'our' stars before we are willing to do this ourselves? Do we need the justification that 'yes, this person's good enough to admire', or do we not see what we have until it's gone?
Brief case in point: Sass and Bide only really took off here after great sucess in New York. It's now a HUGE label, and is doing amazingly around the world. I do think it is a very 'international' brand, but I really do believe that when we wear this label many of us feel a certain feeling of gloat that , "hey, this is an Aussie label that's MASSIVE overseas".
But where this trend is really evident is with Australian models.
Recently, Catherine McNeil has been doing incredibly well on the international runways, modelling everything from Chanel, to Hugo Boss. But you know what, she's been around for AGES. I remember reading a copy of Girlfriend magazine about four years ago, and she had won a model search competition. It sounds so silly now, but I remember thinking "Hmmmm... I don't see how she won, she's just another blonde (yes, blonde) to the pile of them". She dwindled into oblivion for a couple of years... But yeah, eventually she proved me wrong! Now that she's recognised internationally as one of the world's top 10 models, we're all too happy to say "SHE'S AUSTRALIAN!!!!"
Eerily similar is the case with Miranda Kerr. She also won a modelling competition in a tween magazine, namely Dolly. However, unlike Catherine, Miranda sustained her modelling career modelling with surfy labels like Voodoo Dolls and Billabong. Now that's a long way from Victoria's Secret! Then suddenly, she becomes a coveted "Victoria's Secret Angel", and she begins dating Orlando Bloom, she has the world of paparazzi at her feet as a 'star' at the Randwick? races, and becomes a David Jones Ambassador. Coincidence?
And finally, the cute-as-a-button Abbey Lee is now gorgeously starring as a covergirl in this month's Vogue Australia magazine. But only after a Gucci contract. And several international runway shows. And not to forget Alice Burdeau, who after winning Australia's Next Top Model became incredibly successfull in Milan, Paris etc, but that's because she's Australian, right? And we own her. And if she forgets that we will hate her....
So in conclusion, I hope it's not lost in this rant that I am really happy for all these stunning girls who are doing well. My god they're goregous! But as aforementioned, I do have an issue with the fact that these girls are here modelling for years, and it's only once they are recognised as 'hot stuff' internationally that we take notice, and then never let ANYONE forget that they were born and bred here. So next time Australia, just be a bit more perceptive/adventurous, and appreciate what we have BEFORE some other country does.
-2.55
You, yes I'm talking to you. You're my inspiration. The ordinary individual. I use the term ordinary rather carelessly, because god know you're more interesting then a pack of primped and proper celebrities. But you know what I mean...
Have you ever walked down the street, minding your own business, and then -bam- you see the most amazing woman just striding down the street. She has everything right.The face, hair, shoes, bag, and of course, clothes. Yet, whilst everything is so immaculate, there's nothing particular special or notable. But she just oozes style. This gawking may be followed by some brief stalking. Or maybe that's just me....
A prime example of this is my mother, who at a flashy restaurant saw a woman wear the most amazing, assumedely expensive print shirt, only to find it a week later in a cheap chainstore (and yes, she did buy it!) Or my fabulously stylish friend who followed a girl around in the hope that her top would conveniently reveal its label.
The point is, that it's not what you wear, but how you wear it. I'm always saying to anyone who will listen, that OF COURSE celebrities look good- they have the means to. In fact, there is no excuse to. But, when you see a fellow passerby looking like $2000, you know that's style.
Yes, that little word 'style' plays part in why that girl walking down the street can pull off the 'I-just-rocked-out-of-bed-and -have-an-impossibly-bad-hango ver-but-can-still-get-other-f emales-to-envy-me' look. We more often than not look to the stars for style, but, I truely do find it more exciting, and in turn inspiring to look to our fellow mere mortals for an instant (and honest) snapshot about what fashion's about. There are no flashlights, makeup artists constantly ready for a prep up, or stylists to convey a glamourised and perfected version of fashion. So be street smart and look to your neighbours!
-2.55
**Photos from thesartorialist (clicky)
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