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ACCESSORIE­S MAKE THE OUTFIT

- BY KONYE CHELSEA NWABOGOR

The more basic the outfit, the bolder your accessorie­s can be. Amazing outfits are all about balance. For example, pair a simple tee shirt and jeans combo with a pair of polka dot flats, a long sparkly pendant necklace and a few layered bangles in different types of metals. Accessorie­s can add complexity and interest to a plain look, balancing everything out.

Buy accessorie­s that convey a part of your personalit­y. This is so important, and it’s also so much fun. When you buy accessorie­s, go for pieces that you’re attracted to - even better if they have a personal meaning to you.

Do you ever wonder how certain girls always seem to look good no matter what they wear? They could be rocking just a tee shirt and jeans, but yet the outfit comes off as simply stylish. While you might think it’s a designer brand name, the aid of a stylist, or a never-ending closet to blame, there’s another piece to the puzzle that can make or break an outfit. It’s the secret to looking great in even the most basic clothes, something that the world’s most stylish girls have mastered: the art of accessoriz­ing. that Putting separates the right well-dressed accessorie­s people together from is those who just look a basic fashion skill boring. whatever accessorie­s Once you you’ve at wear. your any got wardrobe The budget, it best down, part? so and you’ll it’s save You a always look great in great way to stretch can find incredible money.

Add pops of color. If your outfit is plain (black and white, black and grey, etc.), create a pop of color with jewelry, a scarf, a handbag, or a bright shoe. Remember that outfits don’t have to MATCH, but they do have to GO - keep things in similar color families (warm colors or cool colors), and you’ll generally be fine.

It’s totally okay to mix metals when it comes to jewelery. Mixing up your jewelry creates a fabulous vintage look, so don’t be afraid to throw things together and see what happens. You might come up with some amazing combos! CRYSTAL KASPER

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