Sunday Styling Series // 005

how to create styling interest when its HOT out (part II)

SUNDAY STYLE SUMMER MOOD

Hi Readers!

Welcome to another ✨ Sunday Styling Series ✨!

This is part II of our summer series on how to create styling interest when it’s HOT out and its going to be a GOOD one!

(part I focused on clothes styling here + part III will be out next Sunday)

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Today, I’m sharing some tips on ACCESSORIES!

Accessories are my favorite way to create a more styled look. I can honestly wear the same tee and jeans on repeat and just switch out my accessories and feel like a brand new person each day. (…should this be an upcoming post?)

Accessories are what I like to call low-risk choices:

• You can buy with a bit more frivolity and it doesn’t require as much thought (slash anguish?) if you want to move on in a season or two. Yes, there are high end and designer options that are more of an investment but in general, you can find great accessories at an affordable price.

• You can dip your toe into different trends and feel comfortable with bolder choices while not have them overpower or sway too far outside your core style

And in the summer when we are more likely to crave easy breezy simple no-fuss clothing, they can effortlessly make the outfit.

ps - I ended up having a lot to cover so I’ll focus on JEWELRY + BAGS today and share styling ideas for SHOES + OTHER (belts, scarves, hair) next Sunday!

Some JEWELRY styling ideas to try -

1. If you want to add TEXTURE, layer up different lengths, colors and materials to add depth to a bare summer look. I’m usually a pretty minimal jewelry person except in the Summer where I go full-on explosion with colors, shapes and an arm full of bangles!

   

   I love this styling tip as you can really switch it up based on your mood - go feminine with pearls one day, funky with colorful beads and charms the next, refined with gold layers another day. There’s really no right or wrong way to do it! (credits: third image is from content creator Oyule Muchura who is fantastic at the jewelry stacks!; others are random phone saves)

2. If you want to add STRUCTURE, add a single sculpted and defined piece of jewelry. This will add angles and definition to your look.

   

   Look for architectural or linear shapes - it can come in the form of an earring, bracelet, ring or necklace. In the bottom photos, you can see how the necklace creates a focal point and adds definition to an oversized or more shapeless silhouette. (credits: pinterest, charlotte chesnais, alighieri, elsa peretti)

   

   Not a Summery photo but this is also a great styling tip for Fall/layers!! (credit: Net-A-Porter)

   

   A quick edit of some of my favorites on the market: 1| Etsy (love the pop of red!) 2| Bagatiba Dome 3| Ribbon Cord 4| Red Agate 5| Charlotte Chesnais Limited Edition $$$ 6| Ok, this might be my best rec yet - I kind of wanted to gatekeep it tbh, its so good! A great price point, unique and customizable!

3. If you want to add CONTRAST, choose a color or finish thats different than the rest of your look.

   

   To create a higher impact, do a contrast color with a tonal/monochrome look. I think it still works nicely if you are wearing 2-3 colors like the photos on the left. (credit: random phone saves, Facettes Studio, Sezane)

   

   remember you can add contrast at your feet too! Note the contrast shoe + anklet