Welcome to the monthly edition of Match Made in Seven! We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet virtually once a month. One of us chooses a theme each month, and that can be anything: a book, music, a color, a movie. And then we all style an outfit based on that theme.

This month’s theme was chosen by Debbie of Debbie Styles Life and is “Accessories Make the Look.” See my post about the theme below…and be sure to take a look at my fellow bloggers to see how they have interpreted the theme this month.

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

Debbie of https://www.debbiestyleslife.com/

Darlene of https://aquamarinastyle.com/

Sonja of https://www.yustsome.nl/

Anna of https://www.muttonstyle.com/

Emma of http://www.style-splash.com/

When we were first told that this month’s theme was accessories, I was very excited! I’ve been due a new bag (or two) and some new shoes. However, life was not on my side with my shopping plan and I really couldn’t invest in anything fun. Well, I did order a new pair of sneakers but they have yet to arrive.  So I’ll share some accessorized looks from the past, and show you a few things that I’ve had my eye one.

Why accessorize at all? Accessories are like the cherry on top of the sundae…they’re the dash of color or interest to an outfit, the little bit of bling or sparkle or contrast that can bring an outfit from okay to outstanding. They’re the scarves, hats, bags, jewelry, shoes, etc, that we add to our basic looks that make them special.

Here I am last summer with All the Accessories, ha. I’ve got a scarf, bag, hat, sunglasses, beaded bracelets, locket pendant and drop earrings. Without all that, it’s just a stripey dress with a pale cardigan. Which is fine, and honestly, what I would wear most times. But when I want to oomph it up a bit, I add The Stuff.

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Probably my favorite and most-worn accessory is a scarf. Most of my clothing items are solids, so it’s fun to find a patterned scarf that pulls the solid colors together and adds some visual interest. They’re also cozy 🙂

Or you can do a little pattern mixing.

I also really love sunglasses. I see more stylish ones on other people and think they look terrific…but I always go for a more masculine style. I think my father had a similar shape to this, that may be the pull for me. Isn’t it interesting how seemingly insignificant things from our past can play out in our current lives, without us really even realizing why? His were more green-tinted I think (Sister?).

I struggle with jewelry. I’m drawn to sort of vintage, boho, handmade looks…but I never feel they look at home with my more tailored, simple outfits. A perfect example of “just cuz you like something, doesn’t mean you should own it.” It’s an ongoing search for just the right jewelry pieces, that I like and that feel like me to me. I do wear more fun jewelry in the summer because I wear more fun dresses.

For the longest time I’ve wanted a nice gold pendant. Almost every day in the winter when I’ve gotten dressed – a solid knit under a solid cardigan – I’ve felt that a gold pendant on a long chain was just what was needed to break up that big expanse of solid color on my chest. That long necklace would make all the difference!

I’ve been looking at some like this…an initial or medallion or astrological sign. My mother always used to buy me jewelry with my astrological sign (Virgo), so again…a sentimental draw to something in particular.

 

Bags! I have always struggled with having a good collection of bags. Usually I look and look and look and manage to find ONE, and that is my bag for the next 1-3 years, til it looks like cr*p and then I have to look and look and look for another one. But I fall in love with the looks of so many, they’re just not practical for me…or affordable.

BUT THIS BAG. If you have been reading this blog for any time at all you are probably thinking, what?? THAT? I know, right? It looks Nothing Like Me. And yet, I am deeply, deeply in love with it. It finally went out of stock and I was like GOOD, now I won’t be tempted, cuz really, when would I use it? Then it came BACK in stock…and NOW it’s even on SALE. And I am trying So Hard to not click BUY cuz (insert good reason to not buy bag here). Look, it’s even named “Bettie.”

Now, THAT bag would Make All the Difference!

Okay, I think I’ve blathered on long enough! I hope you’ve enjoyed our little stroll down Accessory Lane…it was a good reminder to ME that I could stand to focus on it a little more.

Do you do much in the way of accessorizing? Do you different things for different outfits, or do you have your favorites that you wear with everything? In my fantasy life I’m the former, but in real life I’m more the latter. That’s okay.

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