If you want to add some accessories to your handmade Steel Pony outfit how do you choose just what to buy? Here are the four basic categories that you can choose from.
The first might be called ‘shopping for the real thing’. This is when you don’t want fake or fun but you want a precious metal. A slim gold or silver chain needn’t break the bank and it can give you confidence knowing that you are wearing the best money can buy
. And a string of delicate vintage pearls are perfect for a summer dress. The great thing about real jewellery is that you’ll probably wear it over and over again and for cost-per-wear it will prove very economical. One of the best ways to find a bargain is to visit antique shops or look through Ebay. With some dedicated cleaning you may be able to find some lovely pieces for a fraction of the shop price.
The second category is fun and frivolous. This works really well if you are very young. This is where cheap and cheerful has its place and you can embrace high fashion trends. Brightly coloured bracelets and tote bags, enormous ear-rings, are the sort of accessories that can deliver a powerful colour punch. This is all about adding a bit of drama to your art-to-wear clothes. And for headwear think about adding a bold bandana or have fun with a variety of clips and combs. Fun accessories work really well with casual clothes especially fabrics like cotton, denim and linen.
The third category is the copycat designer look. If you love top designer names but cannot afford the price tag then buy the best fake you can afford. For example fake diamonds and furs are hard to tell from the real thing. Many of the top designers now prefer to use fake to please their conscience and their customers. The fashion icon Coco Chanel was the first lady to make fake truly acceptable. Her trademark pearls weren’t real and she loved glass and gilt brooches. Paste pieces have become a hallmark in the House of Chanel.
The fourth category is ethnic jewellery. And you’ll nearly always find it on the catwalks. It’s the coupling of vibrant colours with intricate design work. And where a piece has been worked by hand you’ll get something totally unique. This is the perfect accompaniment to the boho look. Pieces such as pretty coral necklaces or some Navaho beads look beautiful and will last. And if you enjoy travelling try and pick up some pieces while you are on holiday. Countries like Russia,China,IndiaandAfricawill offer you styles that you simply won’t find in your local boutiques.
