STYLE YOUR LOOK WITH STATEMENT EARRINGS

A great way to freshen up your current look and wardrobe is via statement earrings.  These are earrings that contain a bold shape, size, or color.  Earrings help draw attention to your face and neckline and are a great way to capture someone's eye.  Trends in earrings are bright feathered earrings, bold stone earrings, large metallic pieces, and bright hues.  

An easy trick to enliven an outfit you've worn a zillion times is by changing your accessories.  Exchange the earrings you wear with a dress, suit, or any look to something new, bold, and colorful.  Try colored earrings in fuchsia, deep purple, turquoise, tangerine, or green with a white, black, or neutral outfit to make your look POP!

Fiesta Earrings, $30

Angelina Earrings, $28

Kenneth Jay Lane Polished Gold and Enamel Earrings, $80

       

Bebe Stone and Feather Earrings, $26

Marciano Cabochon Earrings, $58

Kendra Scott Darby Earrings, $75

Towne and Reese Delilah Drop Earrings, $30

Neon Yellow Silver Glitter Swarovski Earrings, $24.80

Petal Earrings, $28

FRESH SPRING WORK LOOKS

Sometimes waking up in the morning and trying to find something to wear to work can be exhausting or you feel like you have already worn what you own.  Spring/summer 12 looks are here but you don't have to completely buy a new wardrobe to wear the trends or to update you look.  You can wear one dress and change the style daily by swapping out the shoes, your handbag or work bag, and the jewelry.  Purchasing a few new necklaces or earrings in this spring's bright shades will make any of your clothes look newer and fresh, without having to break the bank.

If you do want to update your clothing, try peplum.  This flap of fabric at the waist emphasizes your waist and makes it appear smaller.  This can be found on skirts, dresses, jackets, and tops.

Yves Saint Laurent Lace Jacquard Vest, $2,490

Bright Necklaces

Tarina Tarantino Fuchsia Lucite Beaded Necklace, $70  

  

Bauble Bar Fuchsia Resin Links Necklace, $58 

Bauble Bar Neon Colorblock Necklace, $http://www.lilacbijoux.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=9059-162

Lilac Bijoux Cheap and Chic Mika Necklace, $34

Bangles and Cuffs-great to add a bright something on your wrist to enliven an outfit.

Signature Style Cosmopolitan Bracelet, $26

Signature Style Princess Bracelet, $28

Bold Colored Earrings

Bauble Bar Fluoro Boho Drops, $34

 

The Limited Crown Setting Drop Earrings, $19.90

Signature Style Ocean Spray Earrings, $32

BOLD BLUE AND GREEN JEWELRY

Blue and Green jewelry was seen all over the runway for Spring/Summer 2012.  These pieces capture your eye and can be worn with bright citrus colors such as yellow, or worn with neutrals such as navy and sand.  Add some fun to your look with colored jewelry.

This Yochi "Dangle Drop" gold plate necklace, $98, intricate design makes a statement.

This Spring 2012 Stella & Dot necklace is a great addition to your jewelry.  It is a very bold versatile piece that can be worn with a range of colors.  Looks great with yellow, pink, or white tops or dresses. $198, contact a Stella & Dot seller to purchase.

Signature Style Royal Caribbean Necklace, $35.

Stephan & Co. Long Cobalt Blue Stone Necklace, $16 at Nordstrom's.

Nordstrom's "Lapis of Luxury" Statement Necklace, $58.

Carole Enamled Bauble and Chain Statement Necklace, $16.

Stella & Dot Felicity Hoops, $54.  Order here or from your local Stella & Dot seller.

Stella & Dot Serenity Stone Drop Earrings, $49 (ships March 20th).  Worn by Camille Grammer on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Stella & Dot Charlize Teardrop Earrings, $34.

Signature Style "Catch a Wave" 12 piece bangle set, $28.

Nordstrom's "Lapis of Luxury" Hinged Cuff, $78.

Aqua Turquoise Stone and Crystal Cocktail Ring, $35.

The key to wearing bold statement jewelry is picking no more than two pieces and wear them in different areas.  So a statement necklace can be worn with a cocktail ring or bangle.  A bracelet can be worn with bold earrings.  Only wear one large piece of earrings/necklace to accentuate the face and neckline.  Wear one bold bracelet or cocktail ring to elongate you.