You don't have to be a long time reader of Fab Finds Under $50 to know that I LOVE my accessories. Today's outfit is a prime example. I see woman everyday that would have just left it with the shirt, cardi and jeans like this:
But not me, I tossed on a belt and scarf as well to add some more color and pattern.
Cream Tee - Target, clearance for $6.50 (July 2009)
Olive S/S Cardi - Target, $25 (July 2009)
Jeans - Avenue, clearance for $20 (July 2009)
Scarf - For Love 21/Forever 21, $9 (July 2009)
Belt - Target New Stock @ Goodwill, 50 cents (Spring 2009)
Shoes - Nine West, clearance for $25 (Feb. 2009)
How about you? Do you think simple is the way to go or do you love your accessories like me?
26 comments:
I'm always afraid I'll put on too much, but you make it look so pulled together.
I'm with you, Kim, I love to accessorize! While I do think that you've got it down to a science and you're always coordinated, I think I do a good job, based on the comments I get from people at work. But I know it's not easy for everyone, so I think your blog is an inspiration to lots. ;-)
You look great! I love that belt!
I use accessories sparingly, and usually to serve a purpose. For example, a belt to add waist definition, or a bold necklace to make a low cut top a little more conservative. I think if the clothes are special and unique enough, that's good enough for me.
But, I do love your individual style. It just works for some people to put a lot of "extras" on.
Wow, what a difference. The scarf is SUCH a nice touch!
I love how much better it looks with just a belt and a scarf! You have certainly inspired me over the months to try new things. I voted I love my accessories because I've always worn jewelry, but am recently starting to add belts and scarves a wee bit more. So I'm a mix between love and wish I did more.
Before I started writing my fashion blog, I probably would have left it at basic. But now I'm so much more aware of how an extra bit of icing can make the outfit truly unique & interesting. Such a great point Kimberly! XOXO, MissAmy
i love your accessories too! it's very inspiring to see how you put things together!
seriously... another belt?
Great casual look and I think the belt is perfect with it. Belts totally works with your shape.
Anonymous - why even bother with such a stupid comment?
I just found your blog and love it.
I recently lost quite a bit of weight(have 4 kids) and am bit lost on the style I want. I have never worn belts the way you wear them. I wear them in the regular holding up the pants up. I need to stock up on thin and wide belts, I see.
Thanks for the visual aid - it is something the accessory-challenged people like me need!!! I am definitely the before. Where should I start to build my accessories??
The lack of accessories is definitely my problem. Like today. My outfit is alright and cute enough but boy would it really look good w/a belt or a necklace.
I think accesories are the true cornerstones of a real style. Anybody can buy the clothes that are shown at the store, but you can look great if you add something unique like a belt, scarf, jewelry, etc. I have just recently embraced the "summer scarf" trend. I love them, but somtimes people look at you like you're crazy since it's warm outside. Kim, I think you look great.
MissAmy - I agree with you completely on your comment. Before I started my fashion blog, I left things a lot simpler. Now that I'm more aware of how I look and checking out/being inspired by other women's amazing looks, it's all about accessorizing... with scarves, belts, jewelry, etc. Kim, when I first saw this post in my reader, I only saw the first image and I immediately thought, what's up with her outfit today? because you usually do so much to it... and then I read on. I love this idea for a post! :-) Krissie
I can't pull off accessories as well as you can, but I always add something to the outfit. Sometimes it's a simple silver necklace and sometimes its a bunch of bangles, scarves and long necklaces. Just depends on my outfit and how fiesty I'm feeling for the day!
This is a perfect example of how accessories make the outfit. It almost looks like you have on something completely different in the second shot.
great scarf!!!
i love accessories and own so many...but usually i go low key
the 1st pic would probably have been something i do..(well i might have added a long necklace)..but then again i'm afraid of belts eeek lol
I'm guilty of being that person leaves the house with just jeans, cardi, shirt/tank. My problem, I guess, is two fold. One, I live in FL where it is very hot and humid outside and then frigid as a freezer inside usually. And two, I have a 4 year old who I have to constantly chase around or buckle in and out of a car seat. I would love to accessorize more but I'm definitely having trouble working out how to pull it off. You always look pulled together and polished and I really like how you showed before and after, it really helps!
Great example of how taking a few accessories make a casual outfit look fantabulous!
This is interesting. Although its often hard to see in my photos, my clothes have plenty of "dressmaker details". A ruffle or texture woven in the fabric, fabric flowers attached to the shirt or interesting buttons, etc. Often I think that more that one accessory would be gilding the lily. So, I think I split the difference.
The other thing, is that sometimes, I feel too many pieces become fussy, and then the outfit speaks for you instead of just being part of an overall professional appearance.
So, I guess I am simple, but like a few extra touches.
Accessories really do have the power to bring an outfit from "okay" to "fab", like you've done here. However, there can be too much of a good thing. I like simplicity in accessories, where one item is the statement piece, and the others simply support it. If the outfit has an attention getting element, like a printed blouse, them I make the accessories even simpler.
ok this is hilarious. I agree with accessories. Dave constantly is telling me to take something off as its just "one too many" and I think but I was considering MORE. It does make an outfit. I wore a white t and blazer yesterday but I wore the big pearl necklace from ally with 6 pearl bracelets and instantly I was "dressed up"
After reading the posts again, I thought of something else. I am only 5'2, and most of my height is legs. I am shirt torsoed and short waisted, so If were to wear a scarf and belt as shown even above, there would barely be a handsbreadth between the two...you'd barely see the shirt...that may be a reason why less is more for me. Less really is more! :-)
Your accessorizing it part of what makes your style so memorable. :)
I used to be much shyer about wearing multiple accessories, but now I have a lot of fun with them. (The exception is when I wear a dress or something that already seems pretty "busy" and demands a more uncluttered look.)
I love my accessories...can't you tell..lol..Anyway a hint to accessories is to accessorize your outfit and then remove one piece...and you will have accessorized in style !
Tip 2 Never pay for expensive trendy pieces...they are usually here today and gone tomorrow...spend if you must on classic pieces.
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