Accessories can add spice and flair to an outfit and they play a key role in helping you define your signature style.  Because they are so important to your overall look, make sure to keep the following tips in mind when coordinating your outfit and accessories:

Don’t Over-Do:   Less is more, when choosing what accessories to wear.  Matching earrings, a bracelet and necklace will overpower an outfit if you wear all three.  Grab some cute earrings and matching bracelets and you’ll be complimenting your outfit not drowning it.

Hang your necklaces with thumbtacks on a corkboard attached to your closet door:  This will make it easy for you to see what you have at a glance.  If you have a lot of necklaces, hang one corkboard above the other.

Belts: Belts are back.  Wide belts that go over a top or if your top is tucked in, over the belt loops.  Thinner belts can be worn as the standard ‘through the belt loops’, or worn higher, over your top, depending on your figure. 

Cocktail Rings:  A fun large ring on your right hand is a great way to show some style.  It could be a bright, bold colored tone, or a large Lucite with metal trim.  You could even use it to pull in a color within your outfit.  Either way it’s fun and fashionable.

Handbags:  Always ‘try on’ a bag and look at yourself in a full-length mirror.  Proportion to your body is key: the shape should generally be the opposite of your body’s and the proportion should work with you and not against you.  For example, a small bag will make a large woman look larger and a huge bag will overpower a smaller woman.  A great bag, paired with a matching pair of shoes can not only make a simple, casual outfit look dynamite, it will pull together your entire look.

Mixing Metals: Use pieces that are similar in tone, style and shine.

Hoop Earrings: They are a classic and perfect for adding flair to simple outfits.

Natural Wood:  Bracelets and necklaces look fresh and unassuming, particularly in the summer.