Accessory Trends For Fall and Beyond

We are right in the midst of autumn, with winter on the horizon.  Once Thanksgiving comes, everyone will be in full Christmas mode and soon everyone will be looking into spring after the holidays.  Let's look at what accessories we can pick up along the way that will not only add to our fall wardrobe, but take us into spring as well.  Some of these hair pieces will go along great with swimwear too!

Hair braids were a popular hairstyle worn by runway models as they debuted designer collections.  Others wore hair that varied from chic and neat to loosely put together, but what these different hairstyles had in common was they often adorned a trendy hairpiece.  Beautiful floral prints on clothing has inspired the creation of flower hair accessories. You can wear a hippie flower hairband, flower hair barrettes or flower pins.  Leather hair accessories were another popular sighting on the runway.  Flowers add an element of femininity, whereas leather adds a touch of strength and modern-day toughness to your look.  Leather embellished headbands, leather ties for braided hairstyles, and leather bands for super low ponytails were seen on runway models during fashion week.  Gold was another popular accent seen on the runway that just gives you an extra touch of luxury. Gold accented hair accessories are seen on hair clips, headbands, and barrettes.  Any of these gold accented hair accessories can be added to a sleek hairstyle.  For a more loosely worn hairstyle, you can add gold flecks to add a touch of decadence to that vintage look.  For a more youthful yet luxurious look, a jeweled headband featuring gems and ornaments is another option.  For those minimalist days, even a black headband can be a great add on for that modern look and will go well with most anything.  These latest hair accessory trends can be worn from now through spring.  Finding the right hair accessory can make you shine that much brighter on the street and on the beach.


Chokers have been popular for fall, but it may not be something that you can wear into spring.  Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to add this accessory to your wardrobe and get a lot of use from it.  Chokers can range from the indulgent to the classic.  Chain chokers can be worn casually or elegantly.  It is a versatile accessory that suits various styles.  The punk style choker with spikes and plenty of other hardware is for the more daring woman.  This style of choker tends to make an extra loud statement and can be mixed up with either a sexy or soft outfit.  The choker is not limited to drawing attention to just your neck because if you select a choker featuring a long center strip it will serve more as body jewelry.  Experiment with different chokers and see what works best for you.  Again, the versatility of the choker allows you to mix it up, so you should expect to get a lot of use from this one accessory. 

As we are busy shopping and adding clothing and shoes to our wardrobes, we must not forget the little extras like accessories that can add an extra punch to our look during the current and upcoming seasons.  If you have never tried a hair or neck accessory, I encourage you to do so.  You might be surprised how good it looks on you and it is another way to expand your fashion horizons.

Accessorizing Your Swimwear

So you have found the perfect swimwear that makes you look hot and sexy.  Now you want to elevate that look from beach hot to poolside chic or street chic. The key is to keep it simple and not to look as if you are trying too hard.

A cute wedge heel is a great shoe to wear.  It helps elongate your legs and gives you more height, especially if you are petite.  A cute sandal is also a great alternate choice to complement your swimwear since it is practical for the sand and the street.

Next, do not pick a skin tight cover-up to use if you plan to get wet.  One dip in the pool will cause a tight fitting cover-up to stick to you and bring focus to areas that you may not want it to, plus it will be wet.  Rather, a loose fitting cover-up will make you look classy and subtly hot at the same time.

Hats are great! You can have style and sun protection at the same time.  A floppy hat will be perfect for most women's heads. The curves on the hat will add femininity to your look.  Straw is a neutral hat color that will be easy to add to any swimsuit color or print if you are in doubt. 

Jewelry helps glam up your look and again, the key is to keep it simple.  Heavy jewelry is often not a great choice unless you have no intention of taking a dip in the pool.  Most women are going to find it irresistible to not take at least a small dip especially, when it is a pool party.  Instead, bangle bracelets and a light necklace are better choices to help accentuate the overall look. Regardless of what you pick, you do not want your jewelry to compete with your beautiful swimwear.

Last, but not least, add on a pair of stylish sunglasses (we love Dolce & Gabbana!) to help you complete your style elevation to that next level.  Now you are ready to go from beach side to pool side or hit the street while looking chic in your swimwear.