Arm candy: fall's hottest trends
On the runways and in women's magazines, you're sure to notice large jewelry pieces decorating the arms of models this season. While many of us focus our fall fashion shopping on clothing, accessories offer fun ways to stay on trend -- and they're often a lot cheaper than clothes. So what's hot this season?
According to Lara Ceroni, editor of ellecanada.com, Fall 2008 is all about big, bold accessories and layering arms with chunky cuffs. "Because the overall story for fall is somber, with muted palettes and lower hemlines, accessories have taken centre stage," she explains.
According to Lara Ceroni, editor of ellecanada.com, Fall 2008 is all about big, bold accessories and layering arms with chunky cuffs. "Because the overall story for fall is somber, with muted palettes and lower hemlines, accessories have taken centre stage," she explains.
The trend: Big bangles and bracelets
According to Ceroni, arm jewelry is one of the biggest must-haves for the new season. "Bangles have been on trend for the past couple of years, but designers have updated the look by making the bracelets wider, bigger and full of embellishments," says Ceroni.
Bring on the bangles!
Scout the accessories department in your favourite ladies' fashion store and you'll likely find some trendy bangles to bring new life to your best outfits. "For some tasty arm candy, Christian Lacroix and Pucci offered gorgeous bangles in their collections this season," says Ceroni.
Whether you choose a designer accessory or a cheaper knock-off, be sure it complements -- rather than competes with -- your outfit. "Wear just one or to be right on trend or layer them up your arm for optimal effect," suggests Ceroni.
But beware going overboard with this trend du jour. "Because accessories are so over-the-top for fall, the best thing to do is to choose just one of your favourite trends and wear it with a toned down outfit," advises Ceroni. "If you pile on all of the major trends at once, you'll look like you're trying way too hard."
Click here to see 10 great pieces of arm candy...
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According to Ceroni, arm jewelry is one of the biggest must-haves for the new season. "Bangles have been on trend for the past couple of years, but designers have updated the look by making the bracelets wider, bigger and full of embellishments," says Ceroni.
Bring on the bangles!
Scout the accessories department in your favourite ladies' fashion store and you'll likely find some trendy bangles to bring new life to your best outfits. "For some tasty arm candy, Christian Lacroix and Pucci offered gorgeous bangles in their collections this season," says Ceroni.
Whether you choose a designer accessory or a cheaper knock-off, be sure it complements -- rather than competes with -- your outfit. "Wear just one or to be right on trend or layer them up your arm for optimal effect," suggests Ceroni.
But beware going overboard with this trend du jour. "Because accessories are so over-the-top for fall, the best thing to do is to choose just one of your favourite trends and wear it with a toned down outfit," advises Ceroni. "If you pile on all of the major trends at once, you'll look like you're trying way too hard."
Click here to see 10 great pieces of arm candy...
Page 1 of 2
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