Fashion Platform - Accessories: Think big and bold!

Designers and the high street are thinking big this fashion season for accessories!

We’re talking about flamboyant, attention-grabbing look finishers! Accessories are most definitely stealing the show at the moment; here are the best ways to merchandise up a sassy outfit.

Necklaces

Whether it’s funky statement making jewels you’re after or feminine chic this season’s got it all! Glam neckwear in the form of teardrop, tribal or multi-layer bib necklaces are adorning the necks of many a Fashionista everywhere! ASOS.com has a great selection of bold designs to look fab in with a great vintage edge.

Clutch bags

This seasons must-have arm candy has gone seriously sophisticated with snakeskin prints, multi-colours, metallics, envelope clutches, oversized clutches as well as seriously dinky clutches; all do the same job, add the finishing touches to a perfect outfit! Remember they’re not just for the evening, they are now so glammed up, that they can be rocked day or night! So if it’s the club or brunch with friends- a clutch will work wonders to add spice to a look.

Statement tights and bold scarves

Everyone is rockin’ bold print scarves through the chill, and at the moment it’s all about the bright eye catching coloured scarves and funky prints. A Simple yet funky and bright scarve can brighten up any outfit and doubles up at keeping you warm! Whether it is paisley, twill or just plain and bright it’s in! These styles of scarve are also crossing over into statement tights, and many catwalks are adorned with models in nude colours and paisley printed tights. But it’s definitely the season for brilliant bright colouring in legwear! Nab yourself a pair of cobalt blue tights (in colour this season) in 70 denier or more and have the added bonus of keeping warmer during the chilly months.

Hair accessories

For those that thought bows were only big as sequin patterns on cardigans and dresses, or bags and shoes, you thought wrong, they are also big as hair accessories. A trend that came about in the 80s- Lady Gaga has taken hair accessories to the extreme with her hair-extension-bow sculpture- however those less daring may prefer a cute zebra print bow on a Kirby grip, or an oversized satin bow to add femininity to a look and glam up a simple hair do! Either way bow down to the bow!

The completion of any outfit- an accessory can often be the picture piece of a look or to simply add an elegant splash to an LBD whichever way suits you, make sure you do accessories in style this season!

By Laura Radford

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