I coined the word “successories” for People Style Watch Magazine years ago when referring to my own personal accessories collection, and how selecting the right ones can make or break an outfit. The most basic looks can be elevated by adding a few key accessories.
Over the past year, I find myself heading back into my archive collection as these pieces are so on trend now! Keep reading to see some of my favorites from trending jewelry styles to bags, scarves, belts and sunnies!
Use this as a guide to shop for your “successories” and fill in where you need to. You can scroll down to see the shopping carousels for some fresh accessory ideas that will give your collection an instant update.
xxMelissa
All jewelry shown above by: Alexis Bittar. Huggies by Pamela Love. SHOP HERE.
1. Chunky & Layered Jewelry
I'm wearing lots of chunky pieces and mixing them with delicate ones too. I love to layer necklaces, bracelets and rings or just wear one statement piece. For earrings, I seem to be reaching for huggies, pearls, hoops and studs these days. I recently got two new ear piercings this year to layer up and show off some of my fave ear candy.
Wearing Dior earrings, Chanel bracelet, Tai Tarot card necklace. Link bracelet below by Jennifer Miller.
PHOTO CREDIT: Emerson Photography
SHOP Dior Tribales Earrings shown above HERE
Chunky Pieces
Layering Pieces
2. Classic Belts
I like when belts have a bit of hardware, either gold or silver. Wear with jeans, dressy pants or to define waist with your favorite dress. I invested in a Bottega Veneta classic this year and seem to be wearing with everything!
Wearing Bottega Veneta belt and sunnies, Parker Thatch Bag, Minnie Rose sweater, LBLC faux leather pants, Zara blazer
3. Small Bags
This year, I am still loving smaller classic-style bags either in neutral, bright or pastel colors.
Wearing Zara dress, Strathberry bag, Ray-Bans sunnies
Photos below: Prada and Polene bags. Top by Girl of the Earth (right).
PHOTO CREDIT: Emerson Photography
4. Retro Sunnies
I’m loving retro styles like these classic Ray Bans, or inexpensive designer dupes from Montague and Amazon. My splurge purchase this season were the ones shown below (right) by Bottega Veneta.
PHOTO CREDIT: Emerson Photography
5. Scarves or Twillys
Investing in a in classic scarf or twilly is always a "yes” in my book—you can wear multiple ways and freshen up any outfit. Check out my mother daughter blog, “Four Ways We Like to Wear a Scarf” for more inspo.
Rachel and I are wearing Hermes scarves. Sunnies by Montague and Peepers.
Accessories below: Bag is vintage Bottega Veneta, bracelet and twilly are by Chanel. (left). Bag is by Polene, belt is by Big Yacht, the necklace is vintage, the bracelet is Jennifer Miller, and the earrings are Monica Vinader.
PHOTO CREDIT: Stefanie Marie
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