Bling it up in style

We already know that jewellery and other accessories can make or break your outfit, but here’s how you can mix up your jewellery and think out-of-the-box.
Especially during summer, when you can’t re-invent your ensemble by adding layers, these accessorising tips may just in come handy!
- Use unusual jewellery pieces to make a statement in the quirkiest of ways.Wear a big necklace with a printed dress for a change and not just with your LBD. Or pair your oversized cocktail ring with a boyfriend blazer and jeans.
- Wear big statement earrings with an androgyny-inspired outfit like pleated pants and a blouse.
- Don’t tuck away your old jewellery just because something else is in fashion. In fact, keep going back to your old jewellery to see how you can mix and match them. For instance, mix an old kundan kada with a modern cuff and a watch or pair an old pendant with link chains that are in fashion and wear your mom’s old rings with little party dresses and sequined jackets to create a contrast.
- Don’t let the colour of your jewellery be dominated by your clothes — they don’t have to match. Instead, use complimentary colours or stick to neutral colours. Wear peach earrings with a brown dress, or a big emerald ring with a pink blouse.
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Here are some tips to pull off wearing bold jewellery.
- The bigger a stone, the more fake it looks. So, if you’re taking the faux route, make sure it doesn’t look tacky.
- Keep things as simple as possible. If you’re wearing an oversized necklace, say large pearls for instance, keep the rest of your jewellery more delicate.
- Be easy on the prints when wearing large pieces. You are already drawing lots of attention to your statement pieces and you don’t want your outfit to look too loud.