Sarah Young took a look at the must-have fashion accessories for Spring Summer 2016.
Get ready to add spice to your outfit with these options below!
The Small Bag
Cash is starting to be seen as something quite old-fashioned and with Apple Pay predicting its demise within the next 10 years, the popularity of the purse has taken a tumble.
While this development has proved unfavourable for some pieces within the accessory field, for others it’s been particularly beneficial. Enter the pint-sized carry-all.
A teeny-tiny bag seems like a tough sell considering the reputation? we ladies have for hoarding, but just how much stuff do we really need?
Take away the mountain of receipts, hair grips and abandoned loose change and you’re left with the everyday essentials – keys, lippie, cardholder and phone.
This trend isn’t just super stylish, it’s also helping to redefine what counts as a necessity and makes scouring the depths of a giant shoulder bag for your keys a thing of the past.
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The Return of the Hoop
From J-Lo to Lauryn Hill and even Carrie Bradshaw, hoop earrings conjure an eclectic mix of images which, as it goes, are pretty passé. This year, loops set the tone and it’s one brimming with eclecticism and style in equal measure.
Despite their dubious reputation, when styled in the right way reverting to this look will inject the most run-of-the-mill of get-ups with a little panache. But in the case of the hoop, is bigger always better?
Dimensions are determinative, with this trend dependent on what it is you’re looking to achieve – from the enormous to the teeny tiny, size does matter.
If you’re a novice or prefer to keep your trappings pared back then opting for a small pair of matching hoops is a timeless way to stay on trend. Keep them under an inch in diameter and stick to silver or gold for fuss-free elegance.
Not convinced? Then go big or go home with a pair of XL earrings that hark back to the 1990s, preserve a little simplicity and go thin or, for the ultimate statement lobe, super-thick, heavy-duty hoops to offer a toughened-up take on fashion.
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