How to accessorize with jewelry?

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Accessorizing an outfit is not as intimidating as it might seem. All it takes is practice and a little planning. If you are not sure then start with one body part at a time - earrings or necklace and bangles or rings. 

However, if you feel completely lost, then this might help you get started as today I am sharing some of the basics I try and follow while accessorizing an outfit: 

1. What color is your outfit? If, 

• Neutral - add dash of color
• Monochromatic - use metallics
• All Black or All White - could mix and match colors and patterns
• Colorful - go for neutrals

2. What style are you sporting today? If, 

• Professional - depends on your work place but statement pieces work well. 
• Girly - could mix colors, play with patterns, use scarfs, headbands, etc. 
• Night out - bling & statement pieces
• Bohemian - an opportunity to wear everything exotic & eclectic

3. What is the neckline of your top/dress? 

This would help you determine what you wear on your neck. If you are ...

• wearing a v-neck blouse or top then a pendant would look great with the look.
• wearing a round neck then a statement collar necklace or a long beaded string would look good too
• willing to experiment and/or have already mastered the art of basic accessorizing then you can have a go at stacking different lengths of pendant and necklaces to make a statement

When it comes to bangles/bracelets and rings, I match them either to the necklace I am wearing or to the colors of the outfit. Sometime it can also be fun to mix-random-colors and patterns and stack them up. You can also read, an article I found interesting on 6 rules of accessorizing. I hope I have encouraged convinced you to give accessorizing a shot. Haven't I? ;)