Accessories to Easily Elevate Your Style
I think we’ve all been at the place at one point or another where we needed a change. Whether that’s a lifestyle change or a change in your closet, we believe they are equally important. For us, it seems there’s always that time where we want to revamp our personal style. Sometimes we want to completely overhaul our closets and other times we just want to try something different. How? How can we do this without breaking the bank, eliminating our entire wardrobe and how can we do it quickly? We think that the easiest way to do this is to simply change the way you accessorize. They always say that accessories make or break an outfit, so if we simply change our accessories we can change our look. Seems simple enough right? Here’s our suggested list of accessories that can take any outfit from a zero to a ten in minutes.
Hair accessories, we find, are often the most overlooked accessory but they’re actually the easiest and most obvious way to change an outfit instantly. There is such a wide variety of hair accessories too; the headband, the claw clip, barrettes and hair ties are all easy ways to elevate your outfit. We love this Tasha Pleated Headband for its sophistication and texture that add that little something extra to our look. This neon yellow BP Claw Clip is an easy accessory to get your hair out of your face while still keeping in with the tune of summer. Or, if a claw clip and headband are too much, try these Pure Silk Skinny Hair Ties from SLIP as opposed to the basic elastics you’re used to.
The next most obvious accessory that can make or break an outfit is earrings. Oh the options you have! You have studs, hoops, huggies and chandelier earrings but which one is right for you? If you play with the more subtle accessories in life then perhaps these Nordstrom Crystal Huggie Hoop Earrings are a good choice because they are classic and sophisticated and can go with any outfit. Or are you trying to make a statement? Say I’m a celestial goddess with this pair of Madewell Huggie Hoops. It's so quick and easy to throw in a pair of earrings and instantly elevate your style. Our personal favorite are these sculptural Open Edit Rectangular Hoop Earrings. They are definitely out of our comfort zone but that’s just what we need.
Another much overlooked accessory is our phone cases. Ever been out to brunch and seen someone snapping a selfie with a phone case and instantly got an impression about who they are? Well, tell the world who you are through a phone case! Are you trendy? Try this Mali + Lily Vegan Leather Phone Crossbody Bag. Are you an art lover? This abstract Vintage Mardi Gras iPhone Case from Sonix is so, so fun. Perhaps you’re nostalgic and optimistic then this adorable Sonix Care Bear Good Vibes phone case is right up your alley. Best thing about this accessory is you can never have too many of them and if you want to take it a step further, consider a matching AirPods case to match your phone.
A versatile accessory we love to keep a few of in our closet are scarves. Probably the most overlooked of garments, we think they have a huge impact when it comes to our ensemble. It's a simple and easy way to add color and texture to an outfit yet it's also very versatile as it can be worn in many different ways. This Tory Burch Silk Square Scarf is so lightweight and super soft we just love how it feels on our skin. Tie this retro-chic scarf around your neck or let it fall on your shoulders for an added touch to any look. This Chloe Logo Print Skinny Scarf is super thin and perfect for around the neck or even as a headband, plus she’s reversible so have some fun with each side. Scarves are a fashion statement but they can be functional too. The Burberry Love Logo Wool and Silk Scarf is the perfect tag-along for those unexpected chilly summer nights.
Do you see how simply thinking outside the box of “traditional accessories” can really take you places and take you there quickly? Utilizing a scarf or even a phone case to change the way you look at your personal style is extremely simple as well as useful. Don’t forget to have fun while experimenting and keep an open mind when it comes to color, silhouette and texture. A simple hair accessory can change everything and the sky is your limit, or at least the ceiling of your local Nordstrom is the limit. Happy accessorizing! Until next time.
Sincerely,
Kailyn Chadwick,
The Closet Correspondent