Accessories Overload

Hi, my name is Ty and I may have a slight problem. I may or may not be an accessories junkie. I can never seem to have enough statement (and dainty) necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Let's not forget my growing collection of hats, scarves, and brooches. I love them all…vintage and modern styles. I like to mix and match textures and prints and I don't follow any fashion rules (I don't even know what those are!). My accessories icon would have to be Iris Apfel, her collection is ahh-mazing! She wears what she wants, from high-end pieces to flea market finds. Some of my favorite pieces came from the monthly antique market just outside of Atlanta, GA, and I LOVE a good sale.

When I travel, I try to purchase at least one item to add to my collection. From silk scarves in Milan to chunky necklaces and bracelets in Paris, to vintage pieces from New York. I don't buy on impulse; a piece has to truly be a standout for me to bring it home with me. Enjoy a few pieces from my collection below! What are your can't-live-without accessories?

Today's lesson: Forget the rules! Wear what you like.

J. Crew statement earrings and cuff, David Yurman ring, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Club Monaco fingerless gloves (past season), Bracelets: (silver-Banana Republic, gold-Stella & Dot)

Layered statement necklaces (silver-gifted from a friend, stones-custom)

Packing for a trip

Scarves: oversized-H&M, square-vintage, Frames: Maryll (from France)

Silk scarf from a holiday in Bellagio, Italy

Scarves turned into turbans for those bad hair days, Frames: Super

Scarf: Zara

Brooch: vintage, gifted from a friend

Long statement necklace (worn doubled): vintage

Brooches: all vintage (antique market finds), as seen in this post

Layered statement necklaces: jewels-Anthropologie, fabric-purchased at a street fair in Kuwait

Bracelet: vintage, antique market, Rings: Club Monaco (past season), Bag: Zac, Zac Posen

Hat: BCBG (also seen here)

Scarf: vintage, Frames: Super, Ring: Lucas Jack, London

Orange and Black

Halloween came early this year…

Dress (worn as top): H&M (last seen here in blue), Skirt: H&M (similar here), Shoes: Sam Edelman, Necklace: (vintage) Banana Republic, Rings: Club Monaco (black, vintage) (stacking, on sale here).

Flower Child

A billowy floral top gets a major update in a bright neon hue. 

Top: Anthropologie (on sale, in stores now), Denim: American Eagle, Hat: J.Crew (available in other colors here), Shoes: Coach (similar style here), Rings: Club Monaco, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Stella & Dot.

Monochromatic

Gray on gray in a full skirt, pointy toe pumps, and a gorgeous statement necklace. 

Skirt: H&M (old, similar here in denim), Tee: Club Monaco, Shoes: STEVEN by Steve Madden, Necklace: Anthropologie (on sale!), Sunnies: thrifted, Watch: Michael Kors, Lips: MAC "Russian Red" and "Ruby Woo." 

Crop top

An all black look is anything but basic with a crop top, satin trousers, and a vintage brooch. 

Sweater: American Apparel, Pants: Club Monaco (last seen here), Brooch: vintage, Sunnies: Michael Kors (similar here), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella and Dot, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo" and "Russian Red."

Photos by Scoobie West 

Minimalist

A simple pencil skirt and a perfectly tucked tee can go a long way…

Tee: Club Monaco (old), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Diba (last seen here), Sunnies: Michael Kors, Jewelry: (vintage) from my mom, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo" and "Russian Red," "Currant" liner.

Photos by Scoobie West

Long cardigan

The best part about this vintage sweater dress? It doubles as a long cardigan when left open. Oh, and the gold embroidery adds a little sparkle and shine. 

Sweater dress: vintage, Tee: Club Monaco (similar here), Denim: American Eagle (similar here), Shoes: Nine West (old), Belt: (vintage) Etienne Aigner, Sunnies: Michael Kors (I also love these), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: gifted from a friend, Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Nails: OPI "Russian Navy"

Well Suited

My take on the classic black suit…complete with shoulder detail, cropped pants, polka dots, and stripes. 

Suit: Zara (past season, but similar blazer on sale here), Sweater: Club Monaco (old), Shoes: Diba, Bracelets: Forever 21, Sunnies: Michael Kors (last seen here), Lips: MAC Ruby Woo.

Photos by Scoobie West 

Navy flares

I've really been into hats lately. No, SERIOUSLY into them. Probably because of the single digit temps in Atlanta and having no hair. I've come to love them as only my mom (the "hat lady") would (as seen here, here, and here). I'm loving this monochromatic navy look…with just a pop of color. 

Sweater: J. Crew (thrifted) (similar style here), Pants: The Limited (old, but similar here), Hat: Gifted from mom, Necklace: Old, from my collection (similar here as a watch), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Ring: Vintage, Club Monaco flagship store, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo." 

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Seeing spots

I stalked this dress at a vintage store for five months. It was floor-length and I had it shortened.  It's kind of amazing.

Dress: (vintage) Lillie Rubin, Shoes: Calvin Klein (similar style here), Earrings: Target, Belt: vintage (last seen here), Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Lips: MAC "Russian Red" and "Ruby Woo" 

Photos by Christina Jenkins 

Alterations by Gizzelle James