Must-have pretty little things to complement your 2012 wardrobe!
On your engagement day, you expect one shiny Tifanny’s. In times of wardrobe crises, you can just pick the trustable little black dress and add on your fiercest bib necklace. When Diva is on sale, we all run like there’s no tomorrow. Beyond our fashion realization, accessories have played a crucial part in defining our signature styles.
They say clothes make a man, but accessories are the ones that make it pop. Right after Chinese New Year, there is no better time to invest on signature pieces to complete your days all year long!
1. Ladylike
This year, feminine-themed accessories are back in the game! sophisticated bows, chained bags, or netted hairpiece could add a little something to your otherwise cliche work ensembles.
From top left to bottom right: Pink corsage hairband, Old Blossom Box, RM40. Silver necklace, Eltii, RM80. Bow fascinator, Zara, RM39.90. Crystal headband, Eclipse, RM109. Putar 5-set bracelet, Marshella, RM139. Red floral headband, Diva. Gold-detailed headband, Alainn, RM89. Purple rose ring, April-May, RM65.
2. Modern
Minimalism principle is used in accessory making, creating clean-finished pieces like basic bags and almost edgeless shoes.
All products are from Giorgio Armani SS12
3. Tribal
If you are still hesitant in donning zig-zag patterned leggings, you can move them to your ears or wrists! Tribal is fun-packed with bold patterns, mixture of colours, and unique shapes.
From left to right: Beaded tribal necklace, Nana G, RM199. Gold hoop earrings, Ola, RM159. Blue bib necklace, Jas.C, RM149, Old gold tribal, Eltii, RM84.
4. Metals
Hardwares are not just for your homes, they could be pretty add-ons for your wrists too! Big, bold metal bangles are back and they are screaming to be paired with your nude minimalistic ensembles.
From left to right: Silver necklace, Eltii, RM74. Wire ring, Jas.C, RM49. Gold metal belt, ASOS, £15 (approximately RM71). Silver metal belt, Poya, RM99.
5. Quirky Sunnies
If you are one of those who are contemplating about getting cat-eyed sunnies for ages, now there is no reason to back out! Quirky, odd-shaped, and funny sunnies are coming to town!
From top left to bottom right: Gold cat eyes, ASOS, £15 (approximately RM71). Round sunnies, Zara, RM69.90. Brown plastic sunnies, Zara, RM69.90. Yellow cat eyes, ASOS, £15. Purple eyes, ASOS, £15. Traffic red, ASOS, £15.
6. Happy Feet
Newsflash: colour blocking does not belong to your outfits anymore! Instead, they have migrated to your feet. We totally adore the Dutch lady-like colorblock mocassins with thick heels from Chic Yamada.
All products are from Chic Yamada, sold at RM299 each pair.
7. Toting Vintage
Are you an old soul? High five! This year it is time to embrace your vintage quirks with victorian and baroque vibes coming in forms of tote and sling bags.
From left to right: Chained ivory bag, Giorgio Armani SS12. Maroon city bag, Zara, RM199.90. Brown city bag, Zara, RM69.90. Nude sling bag, Zara, RM159.90. Fur chained bag, Zara, RM139.90.
8. Slurpie Sorbets
Bright colour trend finds its perfect balance this year – the pastels. From outfits, they have now come to accessories: bags, headgears, to shoes. When companies like Dr. Martens has joined the fun and came up with their cotton candy-coloured high top boots, sorbet colours are sure to be reigning the year.
From top left to bottom right: Mint mini satchel, ASOS, £20 (approximately RM95). Pink/purple leather wrist band, Thirtyfour, RM170. Lilac short kitten heels, ASOS, £35 (approximately RM166). Pink/yellow clutch, ASOS, £18 (approximately RM85). Lilac clutch, Saku Mia, RM824.60. Pastel gummy rings, ASOS, £5 (approximately RM23).
9. Pure white
This classic would never go out of trend, outfit-wise. Due to cleanliness issues, not many produce white shoes or accessories. This year, the fashion world decides they need some splash of purity to complete the outfits. White shoes and white bags (as well as white cars in the streets) are seen rummaging the cities.
From left to right: Peep toe ankle boot, Zara, RM559.90. Open-work ballerina flats, Zara, RM159.90. White clutch, Giorgio Armana SS12.
10. Futurism
Think Trinity & Neo. The metallic fashion trend has brought along futurism to accessories, with galactic patterns and shiny silver accessories announcing their big comebacks.
From left to right: Shiny leather brogues, ASOS, £32 (approximately RM152). Bronze wallet, Zara, RM139.90. Studded clutch bag, Zara, RM139.90.
*Thirtyfour, Chic Yamada, Ola, Jas.C, Eltii, Nana G, Poya, Saku Mia, Old Blossom Box, Eclipse, Marshella, Alainn, and April may could be purchased online via Fashionvalet.
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