May 27th, 2009
Accessories are still the fastest, cheapest and most effective way to accomplish a stylish and current appearance. Choose them wisely and your style quotient sky rockets. Leave them out and you’re not realizing your true stylish potential. I often spend time in accessory departments, discovering new ways to update my style and the styles of my clients. It’s always a fun and interesting process.
Some accessories are closer to my heart than others. So here are my top five accessory categories, a list that has been constant for the last ten years:
- Handbags
- Chunky pearl necklaces
- Scarves
- Spectacles
- Watches
I also love belts, barrettes and brooches but there was only room for five on my list. I used to love cocktail rings, but lost interest after finding the perfect pearl ring that became the only ring I want to wear other than my wedding band. I do not wear earrings or sunglasses and hardly wear bracelets (I do admire them on others though). Hair accessories and hats are fun, but my short crop does not do the look justice.
Over to you. Rank your favourite accessories one through five. I’m very interested to see the range of your responses.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at 6:20 am
1. Earings
2. Necklaces
3. Handbags
4. Sunglasses
5. Watches
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:28 am
1. Chunky or long necklaces of all kinds
2. Scarves
3. Bangles
4. Earrings
5. Handbags
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:47 am
1. Wedding rings
2. Handbag
3. Necklaces
4. Sunglasses
5. Earrings
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:48 am
1 Wedding ring
2 Earrings
3 Purse
4 Pinky ring
4 Big smile
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:03 am
1. Earrings
2. Sunglasses
3. Cocktail rings
4. Scarves
5. Handbags (I have to do SOMETHING to cancel out the diaper bag I’m always hauling around!)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:06 am
1. Handbag
2. Earrings *
3. Bracelet
4. Watch
5. Sunglasses!
*Once I get some cute specs I’ll probably put those here.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:07 am
1. belt
2. brooch
3. scarves
4. handbags
5. sunglasses
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:21 am
1. Earrings
2. Handbag
3. Bracelets
4. Scarves (in winter)
5. Shoes (Do shoes count?)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:25 am
In order of importance:
1. glasses and sunglasses
2. scarves
3. shoes
4. colorful belts
5. necklaces
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:40 am
1. Scarves – around the neck, as belts, tied to bags, etc.
2. Necklaces
3. Earrings (usually pearl studs – impervious to toddler grabby-hands!)
4. Bags
5. Sunglasses
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:46 am
1. scarves
2. handbags
3. necklaces – funky statement necklaces in particular
4. belts
5. earrings
Scarves have become a nearly year-round item for me. They elevate everything I wear — couldn’t live without them! And, although I wear specs once a week, I only own one pair, and that’s why I don’t include them, but agree that they are super-important.
I also love bracelets but honestly, they fall below earrings, since I wear earrings most days and bracelets only sometimes.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:48 am
1. Shoes
2. Bags
3. Sunglasses
4. Scarves
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:52 am
1. Earrings
2. Shoes
3. Watches
4. Handbags
5. Sunglasses
If I had a #6 it would be necklaces, but I usually don’t wear one if I’m wearing earrings bigger than studs.
Angie, you don’t wear earrings at all?
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Aha. Different lists from everyone. As I suspected. Apart from Danja, everyone has bags on their list. I’m not the only bag lady around here.
Shoes are not accessories – they form a category all on their own. We talk about “clothing, footwear and accessories”. Sorry lasses, shoes don’t count for this list.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:57 am
1. scarves
2. hoop earrings
3. necklaces (usually pearl or natural stone beads, all lengths)
4. belts
5. handbags
Belts and handbags have gained interest for me since discovering YLF
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:02 am
1.Earrings (I feel naked without them)
2.Scarves
3.Bracelets
4.Sunglasses
5.Purses
I too have really gotten into scarves. I will put on a scarf before a necklace any day. I do however wear a small chain necklace that has sentimental value and my wedding ring. I am also looking for a jade and silver ring to wear as my “non man” ring.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:03 am
1. Handbags
2. Earrings (particularly pearl earrings)
3. Belts
4. Necklaces
5. Sunglasses
I am only slowly becoming an accessory person and personality/style wise I generally just prefer to go simple so I would say the top 3 are really my favorites. I love my watch but only have the one and only wear scarves, hats and bracelets occasionally.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:07 am
I am guilty of having a huge mental block against accessories. I wear my wedding ring almost all the time and other than that I have a couple of nice necklaces but they are just a semi precious stone hanging on a chain. I do not like how I look in earrings. It is a relief to know that Angie doesn’t wear earrings either. I don’t think I could stand to wear bracelettes, and I don’t wear a watch. I don’t wear belts. I have a few handbags I change out maybe 3 tmes a year, or less.
When I go to the jewelry counter I just look and walk away because I really do have a mental block about buying things that are pure and simple adornment. If it is clothing I can justify it. My husband will tell you I spend way too much on clothing and have more than I need. I am beginning to realize that it is the accessories that I am missing when I put together an outfit and feel incomplete.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:22 am
1. handbags (sometimes I choose the bag before I pick an outfit)
2. scarves (big, square, only silk or cotton)
3.necklaces (very long or very short)
4. sunglasses (big ones)
5. watches
Although I love jewelry, i tend to simply forget about them in the morning….
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:31 am
San, I know how you feel about spending money on accessories. In my mind, the value of accessories is in the look, not the monetary value. I rarely buy a piece of jewelry that costs more than $30. There are plenty of stylish necklaces and scarves to be had for that price if you shop around.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:44 am
1. barrettes (handmade ones from a local artist)
2. scarves
3. pearl necklaces (fake)
4. glasses
5. handbags (but I really have very few…)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:49 am
1. Necklaces
2. Scarves
3. Glasses (spectacles to Angie)
4. Earrings
5. Brooches/pins (I don’t wear them very often but love the look: vintage brooches, floral pins, silver Celtic knots…)
I occasionally wear bracelets, recently branched out to belts, wear sunglasses only if it’s sunny and I’m wearing contacts, and am currently attempting to introduce a straw cloche hat into my summer wear. For about a decade I wore a watch every day, but haven’t at all for the last year – I need to get that battery replaced!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I have a question re: chunky necklaces. I am big on top (bustline, upper arms (blech!), etc) and am sometimes worried that chunky necklaces make me look even bigger. Yet a delicate necklace doesn’t always feel right either…Thoughts?
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:58 am
1. Earrings
2. Necklaces
3. Watches
4. Scarves
5. Bracelets
I would say earrings or necklaces are number one for me. If I am wearing more dramatic earrings I will skip the necklace and if I am going for a statement necklace, I will wear wear simple studs. As you can see, bags are not on the list. I might put it at number 6 if I could. I have never been much of a bag person but since discovering the forum, I do think about it a little bit more!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:00 am
1. chunky necklaces
2. big, dangly earrings (but not with the chunky necklace)
3. bright handbag
4. shoes
5. sunglasses
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:00 am
How fun ladies. Nice to see different favourites.
Elizabeth, I don’t wear earrings because I wear specs and a necklace (or a scarf). I have a small face and my features are dainty, which makes my specs a HUGE statement. There is not enough room on the canvas for earrings. Less is more. I used to wear earrings when I didn’t need to wear specs fulltime (that was a LONG time ago). But even then, I wore tiny pearl studs and that was it. I have had my ears pierced since I was four (I had a Eurasian Mum and in Asian culture little girls have their ears pieced when they are very little). So I’ve had a good spate of earring wearing time!
San, we’ll get you started with a great pair of specs
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Where can I find a chunky pearl necklace? Am not much of a shopper, but have been looking around.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:10 am
1. Corset belt/corset
2. Gloves (light material or netting in warm weather)
3. Choker/necklace
4. Earrings
5. Hair ribbon
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:10 am
1. Spectacles (just got a black with real pearls at the temple – Chanel) – gorgeous!
2. Wedding rings (though not always the engagement ring)
3. Usually stud earrings (diamond, pearl or silver types)
4. Watch
5. Pins and brooches
Handbags, scarves and hats would be on the list also, but wearing those take other things outta the list, like when I wear necklaces, I usually don’t wear a pin or maybe earrings. Scarf in, earrings out. Wearing the engagement ring, wear the diamond studs. No watch, maybe the occasional bracelet. All about balance and creating the best picture I can. Don’t usually wear sunglasses, tried a pair of those transition with my “real” glasses – hate them, after a while they don’t turn back quickly, and you look silly walking around with “shades” inside!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:15 am
1. Handbag.
2. Watch.
3. Earrings.
4. Rings.
5. Necklaces.
For everyday wear, I often just leave in my same gold studs and tiny hoop earrings–since I have five piercings, I figure that counts as stylish. I usually only wear one ring on each hand, but they are interesting.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:25 am
1. Handbags – all colors, shapes, sizes, and functions!
2. Sunglasses – big ones!
3. Wedding ring (always) and cocktail rings when appropriate
4. Watches – it’s an obsession really
5. Scarves – I need fresh new ideas on how to tie them though
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:26 am
1. Earrings
2. Necklaces
3. Handbags
4. Shoes (do these count?)
5. Watches – though I now have 1 or 2 I regularly wear as I grew tired of constantly replacing batteries.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:34 am
um, hello, i am an accessories addict! and you’re making me narrow it down to a top 5?! oh dear.
nonetheless…
1. handbags.
2. scarves.
3. specs (sunnies or prescription – i’m currently rocking a pair of white-framed rayban knock offs
).
4. belts of all shapes and sizes.
5. necklaces. i prefer the dainty variety, and i love wearing different lengths of chains for a layered look!
i’m seeing wedding rings on other people’s lists… do those count? i wear a ring from my parents and a ring that used to be my aunt’s constantly – never really take them off, except to shower.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
I should have added prescription sunglasses to the list. K Lauren prompts me to defend older women like myself who often need to wear sunglasses inside for many reasons. Retinas detach with age (happens with almost everyone but no one ever told me!) and leave a flotella of floating specks that can drive you crazy thinking something is flying at you or moving at your side. Dark glasses diminish the affect. My eyes are also sensitive to light and begin to tear up in a bright room. Another reason older people get cranky!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Fun!
1. Necklaces (kind of my trademark for a bit – when I didn’t wear one I was questioned at work!)
2. Handbags
3. Watch (switch among 4)
4. Scarves (mostly for fall/winter/early spring)
5. Earrings/Wedding Ring (I rarely change either though – wear my diamond studs 80% of time and I love my vintage ring and band which are smaller than the new norm and very unique)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:45 am
1. Necklaces
2. Scarves
3. Belts
4. Bracelets
5. Hoop earrings
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:45 am
1. Necklaces and earrings
2. shoes
3. scarves
4. vests/outerwear
5. coming to terms with belts [I'm mostly an apple with gym aspirations of an hourglass, but I tend to want to make my waist disappear.]
On a rare occassion I’ll wear a bracelet but things on my wrists tend to bug me. I do have a watch but it’s a necklace. Also, in an attempt to show that I’m available for a relationship, I don’t wear rings. This doesn’t seem to be working so maybe I should give it up and dig out my old favorites.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Headbands, scarves, necklaces, bags, earrings (but not all at once!)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am
1. Earrings
2. Bracelets
3. Necklaces
4. Belts
5. Purses
I absolutely love earrings and bracelets. I have worn big earrings since I was in junior high school, through short and long hairstyles and I feel they complete my look.
I got into bracelets a few years back and just love the way they add that extra little spice to an outfit. I agree that accessories do add that extra that is needed, especially if an outfit is really plain, accessories can bring it to life!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:56 am
1. Sunnies
2. Necklaces
3. hoop earrings
4. Handbags
5. Watches
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:56 am
1. Scarves
2. Scarves
3. Small stud earrings
4. Necklaces
5. Handbags
No, it’s not a typo;-) Scarves are my thing (funny really, I only started to take an interest in them about three years ago, and I’m thoroughly enjoying adding to my collection).
I often wear some sort of small stud earrings (pearls, silver/white gold and sometimes brighter colours).
Necklaces and handbags are more part of my action plan than a ‘reality’ at the moment. I have very few, but since finding YLF I’ve come to realize that they pack quite the stylish punch and more and more I catch myself thinking ‘oh, I wish I had a statement necklace to go with this dress’, or ‘that outfit needs a purple bag!’.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Mine have changed over the last few years. They used to be glasses, earrings and scarves, pretty much exclusively. Now I’ve branched out (thanks in huge part to Angie and YLF) and included more different types of accessories. Even my preferences change, e.g. right now I wear necklaces almost more than earrings because it’s a newer look for me and I’m curiously experimenting, but I think eventually I will still get out my earrings more regularly again.
Not sure the ranking is right in this list, but here are my top 6 (sorry, always pushing the limits
):
glasses
scarves
earrings
bags
belts (all kinds, wide and skinny)
necklaces (either pendant on leather or silver chain, or fashion beads)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am
1. Necklaces
2. Belts
Um, other than that … glasses, in that I agonize over choosing the right ones, but I wear the same ones every day, so I don’t know if that counts. Same with ring and watch, I have one I wear every day. And I love bracelets but don’t wear them much since I started wearing a watch, because having something on both wrists seems excessive somehow. I need to break my addiction to knowingwhat time it is so I can wear them again.
But I have a lot of great necklaces!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
1. Earrings
2. Hair Accessories, all types
3. Specs
4. Handbags
5. Chunky cuff bangles
Angie,
Would you please share the manufacturer of your current spec frames?
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am
1. Long necklaces
2. Scarves
3. Handbags
4. Sunglasses
5. Belts
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:03 am
1. Sunglasses + Specs (I have one of the two on at all times.)
2. Scarfs (I easily own hundred scrafs.)
3. Belts (especially bright ones with an interesting buckle or material)
4. Handbags (I used to change my handbag daily until I had a baby. Still change what I wear couple of times a week.)
5. Cocktails rings (I brought maybe 15 of them in my suitcase for 3 months, LOL.)
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Handbags
Sunnies
Jewlery
Watch
Scarves
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:29 am
1. Wedding Ring – nevers comes off. It is so small and simple but it was all we could afford 32 years ago. I would not think of upgrading or replacing it.
2. Earrings (I CANNOT be without and have extra pair in my car, gym bag, my DH car and in office just in case. I beat you on this one Angie – my ears were pierced when I was 6 months old and I feel absolutely naked without them.) Have about 20 pairs.
2. Watch – I have some fun/cool ones (Alessi, Starck, Gehry) that I get lots of compliments on and then serious stuff – Movado and Cartier – wow!! I probably have about 10 watches.
3. Necklace – because of my small frame I have lots of dainty necklaces but I really like the current style of big and chunky. Have about 15??
4. Handbag – this is new and fun as a result of being a YLF member. Currently at 10
5 — Glasses – Been wearing since I was 8 and have had every imaginable type (icy blue cutie pie when I was a little girl, cat eye, granny/hippie, etc! I am branching out and looking for more colorful ones but need to coordinate with my hair color and clothes. I have one pair and thinking about getting another pair but they are expensive with all of the “options” that I add on.
I REALLY, REALLY wish I had Jewelry Girls knack for wearing jewelry and have been studying her look. I have lots of delicate necklaces that my DH has purchased over the years for me and tryng to find ways to wear two at a time and layer. JG – if you are out there, can you give me a lesson ??
I wish I could wear bracelets more often but my wrists are small and the ones I have do not fit properly and keep falling down my hand. They cannot be sized as they are one piece of gold or silver.
Overall, the accessories that I am currently purchasing are coming from Target, consignment, yard sales. My DH buys me the “good stuff” – such a sweetie
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:29 am
1. Scarves
2. Necklaces (currently pendants)
3. A winning personality
I’m accessory-challenged. I don’t do a lot of extras, but my current love for pendants on leather cords (thanks, Angie!) is bordering on obsessive.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Wow, fun topic! My list seems to be constantly changing, but here are my current favorites: 1) necklaces, 2) earrings, 3) scarves, 4) hats, 5) bags. Necklaces and earrings are my most frequent accessories, that and my wedding ring, which never leaves my finger. Scarves and hats are more for whenever I feel like wearing them, but I love them and have quite the collection. Bags shouldn’t make the list, because I only have a few and change them seasonally rather than daily, but I didn’t know what else to include since bracelets drive me nuts, Angie said shoes don’t count, and my cell phone has taken the place of my watch lately.
I plan to start wearing watches again soon, but we’ll see if I actually do it.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am
1. Handbags
2. Watches
3. Necklaces
4. Glasses
4. Rings
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 11:52 am
1. necklaces
2. earrings
3. bracelets
4. Watches
5. rings
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I almost always wear this combo:
1) Fashion ring
2) Earrings
3) Watch
4) Purse
I switch it up by taking off the ring and adding a bracelet. I don’t like wearing a bracelet and a ring. Or earrings and a necklace. One or the other for me. I adore necklaces, but never wear them. Feel like they break up the long line I’m trying to create and they are tricky to pair with collars. Can’t get into scarfs I feel matronly in them. They look great on others though. I have 5 pair of sunglasses and have fun with them on the rare sunny day in Seattle. Thanks for the topic, Angie!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
My top accessories
1. handbag (I have 4 perfect ones – a tailored laptop bag for work, a patent clutch for office/night, a cute oversize bag for going out with the kids, and a reversible tote for other errand days)
2. shoes (I have 2 pairs of pumps: black and mustard/camel, one pair of black boots with lots of buckles, one neutral ballet flat, and 3 sandals: gladiator flat, wedge, and pencil heels)
3. sun glasses (I have one perfect pair)
4. earrings (small studs if I have other jewelry on. I have lots of these.)
5. necklaces/brooches/belts — I usually pick one – but I am wearing a flower pin and a belt right now. I have lots of these too – but nothing too expensive.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
1. Shoes
2. Scarves
3. Earrings
4. Necklaces
5. Handbags
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
1. Necklaces
2. Shoes
3. Handbags
4. Bracelets
5. Scarves
I love earrings too but I’m too chicken to get my ears pierced, and the clip on variety irritates my ears.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
1. Sunglasses – big, dark ones… the reason I have few eye wrinkles.
(also prevents me from sneezing when I go outdoors)
2. wedding set
3. Necklaces
4. Scarves (mostly for outdoor wear)
5. Handbags
I’m a “less is more” person when it comes to handbags. I have three which are in constant circulation (cream, black, yellow); the rest are occasionally worn only. Also I am very very picky: I love the idea of a clutch but hate holding them. Same with satchels. Cross-body bag would annoy me. Etc.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Hello all,
My list:
Hats-love them and I am a huge fan of avoiding the sun .I think a hat can really make an outfit sing. I love the nod to the 40’s when most women would not dare leave the house without one. If, I could only find their closets today.
Watches- I have been wearing men’s watches most often for the past year- big and handsome. Just like the man that I would love to find …to wear them too
Wrist decor- I call it this, as I have been wearing necklaces, pins attached to necklaces , pins attached to(bow) ties, on my wrists. Sans watch of course.
Rings- Mostly large, Cocktail rings! Who would have thought? I attribute this to YLF. Thank you. I wear just one ring at a time. I have small hands and I am not a big bling person.
A smile- if this is considered an accessory to YLF. I think it is one, as it is not ever present and it takes thought and choice to “put it on” so to speak. Laughing is one thing, but smiling at someone, when they least expect it, does have a certain bling factor for me.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I’m not sure I have a solid five, because I’m only just – as in this year – starting to explore the possibilities of accessories that aren’t jewelry. Well, and my glasses.
1. Glasses – just one pair, but I always wear them and I think they’re fairly stylish. I’m actually a bit nervous about my next eye appointment because they’re getting a bit battered and I’m not sure it’ll make sense to get the lenses changed vs. a whole new pair.
2. Earrings.
Anything after this point shifts around.
3. Scarves.
4. Bags.
5. Bracelets, watches, etc. I’ve been thinking about expanding my collection of watches, but I’m not sure yet – I might just get the cheap Casio I need for an upcoming dive trip and leave it at that.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
1. Handbags — I love them, maybe a bit too much 
2. Glasses — I wear prescription; I need another pair to have more options.
3. Necklaces
4. Wedding ring
5. Watch or bracelet
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
1. White Watch
2. Fashion Cocktail Rings
3. Cuff Bracelets
4. Waist Belts
5. It’s a tie: Sunglasses and Red Specs
I still haven’t gotten my head around wearing decorative and silk scarves (rather than traditional winter scarves). I’d love to figure out how to work them into my wardrobe and style without looking ridiculous or matronly, because I really admire the look on people who seem to get it right. I’m always happy when I find a handbag I love, but it doesn’t happen often, and they are definitely not my favorite thing to shop for. The right handbag can really add a lot to an outfit, so I continue (slowly) building my collection. I don’t wear earrings, and will occasionally sport a necklace if the mood strikes.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Oh Joy :^( I’m sorry, I meant no offense – as I’m one of those ladies over a certain age as well. I just hate these transitional glasses on me, as they neither darken sufficiently or lighten enough. I need them to be clear inside, as my job often takes place in the blue light of back stage or just with lights from stage (I’m a costumer) and that in-between business with the glasses makes me crazy %^) – I’ve finally opted for a clear lens (anti-glare) and a separate pair of sunglasses. I’m still crazy, but at least I’m seeing better!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Angie, does that cute dog of yours count as an accessory?
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
1. Large designer handbag, preferably in a contrasting color from my outfit
2. Shoes, my fave is stiletto
3. Jewelry, one or several: large costume ring/chic bangles/statement necklace
4.Scarves
5.Hats
My wedding rings, and diamond studs go without saying.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
1. Glasses — have 4 pairs and counting!
2. Necklaces
3. Purses
4. Scarves
5. Belts
I almost said “nail polish” instead of belts. I finally started painting my fingernails the same fun colors as my toes, and I LOVE the sophistication and well, polish, it gives to my outfits. My nails are short because I am on a computer all day long, but they look great regardless.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Thanks for the fabulous responses and not one list the same. It’s interesting how some of you interpreted this question as a specific accessory, like your wedding ring or a particular handbag while others followed my generic lead. It’s all good!
Karyn, Jasmine and Rosie are valuable members of our family. Our babies can’t possibly be accessories even though they increase our style quotient
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
What a fun post Angie!
Top 5 huh, ok I’ll give it a whirl…
1. Multi-strand necklaces (mostly for work)
2. Statement necklaces – pendants & such (for work & everything else)
3. Mid-chest & Long necklaces (some for work & also fun for going out)
4. Bangles (ton’s of them I’m mixing & matching) – this is more recent for me
5. Statement/Cocktail ring – I wear one every day on my right hand
Things that didn’t make my list & why:
~ Wedding rings – they are a staple for me so I don’t consider an accessory
~ Earrings – I have several & wear every day but I’ve discovered I’m a necklace girl at heart!
~ Skinny belts – this could have been #6
~ Purses – I get one great one & carry it for quite sometime (going on 2 yr’s now for my Coach – it’s probably time…sigh sigh) I don’t like to purse shop!
~ Dainty necklaces – these are more of a summer thing for me I will layer 2 simple one’s up when it’s really hot out because I feel naked without a necklace.
~ Other bracelets – I wear them all the time but could go without if I absolutely had to compared to the other things…Unless you count putting 2 together to make a statement necklace.
~ Watches – I have a few but seem to get a favorite & wear it every day.
~ Brooches – they are so fun I love the look but don’t tend to wear the one’s I have a ton.
~ Extenders – these could have actually been one of my top 5. I use them ALL the time for different necklaces (1 or 2).
Encore – post some pics of what you have & I will see what I can do.
Things are really hectic for me right now at work & home so please don’t think I’m blowing you off if I don’t get to it right away….
Angie – I love how pearls are part of your signature look!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
1. Fabulous shoes (usually on the clunky side)
2. Bracelets in multiples
3. Anything with pearls
4. In the last year or so, hoop earrings
5. Fab handbag
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I am not an accessories type at all, something I am trying to rectify this year
so…
1. Glasses
2. Earrings ( I go my ears pierced only 2 years ago but still forget to wear them pretty often)
3. Necklaces – but not that frequently
4. In cold weather – warm scarves
and a distant fifth is belt, something I have started experimenting with. Sadly I bought a rather small size and consequently haven’t made it right through the day with one yet!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
What I actually accessorize with:
1. Earrings, usually studs (which is why I got my ears pierced–then I’d have to wear earrings every day!)
2. Necklaces, usually short pearl combo, sometimes a chain with a semi-precious stone
3. Socks – maybe I’m the only one who sees them, but my silly socks make me happy.
I also wear the same glasses, watch, and barrette every day. I wear the same one or two belts (and shoes) every day. I have summer purse and a winter purse. None of these makes a statement and they are chosen to disappear.
What I think is prettiest (regardless of practicality):
1. Hats, big
2. Earrings, dangly
3. Necklaces, the above and also long and chunky
4. Rings
5. Capes – mwahaha!
Posted on May 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
1. Earrings (same as with all my jewelry, I either wear statement pieces, big, eye-catching ones, or don’t wear anything at all)
2. Handbags (I’m not really a bag person, since I own just a few of them, but I choose them carefully and I think the right bag can decide the fate of an outfit)
3. Men’s ties (my favorite accessory for formal business clothes, worn with a crisp white shirt)
4. Bracelets (in summer only)
5. Sunglasses, I guess. But mostly just because I don’t know what to add on the list.
I also wear necklaces and rings, though there used to be a period when I wore a lot of them, I sort of fell out of love with them recently.
I don’t care much for gloves, hats, scarves, I own the absolute necessary minimum of them, just to save myself from cold. I don’t wear a watch.
Posted on May 28th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Debbie, just had to comment on the capes thing, since I love them too. I actually have made myself two cloaks (since they are far too expensive for me to buy and easy to make). I don’t get to wear them often, but they do function as my coat for the rare formal occasions.
Posted on May 31st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I’m coming late, but I want to play too!!
1. earrings
2. scarves
3. nail polish
4. bags
5. shoes
Earrings – I have always been known for my big earrings. I have a wide selection, but I tend to fall back on the same few pairs. For work I have a few pairs of various-sized hoops I alternate, and outside of work I wear my large silver peace signs a lot. I also have a cartlige (sp?) piercing, and generally wear a diamond stud in that.
Nail polish – is this really an accessory? I tend to do my nails once or twice a week, and often in bright or dark colors. I have nice hands with long fingers and I like to accentuate them, but I find rings uncomfortable.
Bags – Itty bitty, big enough for the kitchen sink, and all sizes in between, in various colors, though I tend towards leather in various shades of brown. And I have a relatively new dark green one that I love.
Shoes – Recently took to trying flats, but generally prefer heels of about 3 inches. Boot for winter, sandals for summer. Just got a nice pair of cowboy boots that I love over skinny pants.
Tights – Black or in bright colors. Tights didn’t make the list, but I do like them.
Necklaces – Also didn’t make the list. I like long necklaces for work, but that’s a new enough look for me that I’m not sure if it will stick.
Posted on June 5th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
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