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Tied Together With a Smile.. or a Perfect Accessory

The perfect shirt that fits us in just the right way, the perfect pair of jeans that snatches us in all the right places.. These both bring together an outfit beautifully. However, there is even one more step we can take that will elevate our entire look to a whole new level–the perfect accessory. 

Everyone accessorizes in different ways. Some prefer a simpler look, with just a chain necklace and one or two dainty bracelets. Others love a chunky necklace and a full stack around their wrists. Whether you deck yourself out or keep it low-key, accessories are the last part of the formula when it comes to curating our style. 

Accessories are not always jewelry, too, as belts, purses, and even scarves go extremely well with a lot of our looks. A wonderful aspect of fashion is how personal it can become to every individual. We see a lot about how our clothes encapsulate our personalities and our styles, but accessories can do all the talking sometimes. 

Picture this: a simple white tee and a basic pair of jeans. When this is all we have, we can feel as though we may be underdressed or our outfit can be boring. Throw on your favorite pieces of jewelry, a little statement belt, grab that purse, and you have yourself an outfit worth posting on your Pinterest board! Without having to dig through the trenches of our closets we have crafted an outfit mainly sponsored by our jewelry box and our purse. 

The best part about accessorizing is that it is one of the most affordable areas of fashion. Designer names are not necessary, as retailers such as Amazon and Target offer a large array of pieces with a comforting price tag. Many of our jewelry pieces are able to match with any of our clothes, leaving room to reuse items and not having to have multiples. Owning a few pieces that we personally love allows us to mix and match with any of our outfits, and to elevate our most basic tees and jeans. 

On the days when we are not in the mood to dress ourselves up, our accessories swoop in and save the day. We go from basic to the it girl of wherever our destination may be. When in doubt, accessories tie our outfits together.

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