Accessorise with Janine from Natural Style

from The Millwater Mag, September 2018

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Accessorise

When we think of accessories, we think necklaces, rings, bags, glasses, but accessories are so much more!

Lipstick, nail art, hair colour – these too are accessories that create a focal point, harmony, and allows creativity. There are so many reasons why we should love accessories, other than their apparent reasons.

Here are few uses:

They can make an outfit appear more expensive They are used to express yourself They complete an outfit They can add colour They can help redirect the eye When deciding on your purchases here are some guidelines you can consider:

Consider the scale / proportions Does it mirror your personality? Does it reflect your intended purpose? Is the item appropriate for the occasion? Does it work for the season?

There are many factors that can influence the visual appearance of different accessories. It fascinates me how something so simple can make such a big impact.

Personally, I am a shoe girl; I love how you can transform the feel of an outfit instantly with just the change of a shoe. The fabric and shape of the shoe not only shows off your personal style but can elevate or relax the look straight away. Take a basic heel for example; the texture on the shoe could be heavy and matt and appears more dressed down vs a shiny version of the same shoe. Or a handbag; again, the more shine the dressier the bag will appear. You can use a necklace to make a visual impact by either using a dark necklace on a lightcoloured top, which will make it appear more dramatic than the same dark necklace on a dark-coloured top.

Contemplate your visual message; you can achieve so much with a touch of an accessory. Have fun putting things together.