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Mind the accessories

In a world where being well-groomed is important, accessories matter as much as clothing. How to wisely choose accessories that are essential to complete and accentuate your outfit might be found here

Mind the accessories

Scarves

Scarves are not “old-fashioned” and a good choice can lendelegance and life to your outfit. Scarves with dominant prints of bold flowers,animals or tribes can liven up an otherwise drab ensemble. Your scarf can be ofsilk, cotton or wool, but it is silk that gives a flowing classic look withoutseeming heavy. Choose a scarf of a longer length so you can knot it, wrap it ortuck it.

Handbags

Besides a wallet and a phone, women carry with them severalother essentials such as makeup, moisturiser and perfume. While all this can gointo a bag, why not make it a trendy one while you are at it? The bag youchoose could be a chic clutch, a messenger-style cross-body bag that leavesyour hands free or a leather tote that is sturdy and can be used for going towork.

Wristwatches

Besides keeping you on time, a wristwatch is an accessorythat completes an outfit. A dainty wristwatch of metal or thin straps makes thehands look very feminine and is especially ideal for a formal evening. The oneswith broader and coloured straps look adventurous and when worn with jeans addto a trendy look

Set of pearls

A set of pearls can be a beautiful accent to any outfit.They’re perfect for the office and for a formal affair. Obviously, real pearlsare expensive, so if you can borrow from Grandma ” lucky you! If not, you canbuy fakes. Just play around with them. Pearls aren’t just for those who preferclassic styles. There are many ways to wear them, and a long strand can be wornwith a funkier outfit. And if you don’t like the classic white pearls you couldalways substitute with beads of different colours.

Diamond studs . . . or cubics!

You definitely don’t want to leave your ears bare, anddiamond studs go perfectly with everything. If you are heading to work in asuit and then out at night in jeans and a blouse, studs are the perfectcomplement. They’re classy, and you can throw them on without worrying whetherthey go with what you’re wearing because diamonds go with everything! Don’thave the money for genuine diamonds studs? Don’t worry. Buy cubic zirconiainstead; just keep them small.

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The guilt tax

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Published Oct 13, 2012, 8:05 AM IST
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The guilt tax

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