Ear Bling

Have any of you noticed an increasing volume to the earrings adorning many of our celebrities in recent times? It seems that the lower cut your dress, the bigger your earrings need to be. Looking into this fashion theory more closely however, the formula actually makes sense.

Strapless dresses are great opportunities for letting your ears do the talking, without taking away from the wow factor of the dress. Shoestring straps also provide for a more paired back opportunity, but be careful of choosing either big earrings or an impressive necklace – not both. Wearing a combination of standout earrings and neck wear will only lead to sensory overload for any onlookers, and detract from your outfit and face.

The best recipe for success when deciding on your jewellery is to follow this simple formula. Oversized earrings + bangle or bracelet or cocktail ring, or necklace plus standout clutch or cocktail ring. Great examples of this combination have been seen recently on celebrities including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift.

The best thing about this simple oversized earring principle is that for a very small outlay, any outfit can be given a ‘fashion-facelift’. Check out styles that incorporate Swarovski crystals for some night time glamour, or peacock feathers or tribal influences for day time trend setting. Sparkle is the key for lifting simple dresses and block colours, but be careful not to adopt this approach if your outfit incorporates cotton or is to be worn during the day. Any sparkles during the day and you may end up looking like a Las Vegas dancer on her lunch break, rather than a fashion icon.

To ensure your oversized ear bling is appropriate, always take a look at your outfit as a whole – not just from your waist up. This way you will be able to gauge the full effect of your jewellery against your outfit, and will feel confident every time you walk out the door.