Save money while staying fashionable
Who says cutting back on expenses has to mean cutting back on style? There's plenty of ways to stay fashionable while saving a few bucks at the same time. Dana Levy of Dana Rebecca Designs has some ideas.
TIP # 1: STATEMENT NECKLACE WITH BUTTON EARRINGS
· Right now, the biggest trend in jewelry is the chunky, statement necklace.
· Shoppers shouldn’t spend too much money on such a trendy piece.
· You can get a lot of bang for your buck with inexpensive options from places like Banana Republic, J. Crew, Express, Kohl’s, and Target
· Pair this strong piece with less substantial earrings that are classic and timeless.
TIP # 2: LAYERING EXPENSIVE WITH INEXPENSIVE
· Not in the mood to go out and purchase a trendy statement necklace?
· You can get a similar, bold look by taking several long necklaces from your jewelry box and layering them in an interesting way.
· Something like these less expensive looks from Kohl’s and Express go perfectly with dressy, investment pieces like the Brittany Nicole and Kristen Lynn necklaces from Dana Rebecca Designs collection.
· These splurge pieces are a great investment—onyx and diamond is a classic combination.
· A pop of color in the mostly black and white palette is a nice, unexpected touch.
· By layering less pricey pieces with more expensive ones, you can really achieve a more dressed-down, eclectic look.
TIP # 3: DOUBLE DUTY
· One of most interesting ways to wear cocktail rings is to pair two large pieces together on the same hand, side-by-side.
· We saw this on the Oscars’ red carpet on Heidi Klum, and it looked so fresh and playful.
· Wear your expensive “champagne” ring with a bargain ring like one from Erickson Beamon’s collection for Target, or one from Banana Republic.
TIP # 4: BEAUTIUFL BANGLES
· When it comes to bangles, the more the better.
· Layering bangles actually makes the individual pieces stand out more; on their own they can get lost in the shuffle.
· Don’t be afraid to mix metals, textures, and colors—the more diverse the pieces, the more interesting and exciting the look is.
· Layering bangles is the perfect opportunity to mix high and low pieces. Pairing one of the gorgeous diamond bracelets from Whtieflash.com with more colorful bangles from J. Crew results in a really unique look.
· The key here is to never be too matchy matchy; it should look like you reached into your jewelry box and threw on all the bracelets you have.
