The art of ‘accessorizing’ |01 July 2011

From shoes matching their outfits to bracelets, large earrings, long fashionable beaded necklaces and big fashionable rings; and it may be as simple as wearing “Ray ban” glasses and also “shades”.

Accessories have become a part of a lady’s everyday life and it spices up their outfit from plain dull boring to WOW, adding beauty, glamour and most importantly style to an outfit.

A while back, women used to wear accessories only on weekends or when going out, but nowadays it has become part of their daily routine to wear at least an accessory that is the same color or on the same line as their outfit.

By the kind of accessories a person wears, one can define their personality since style, fashion and personality go side by side.

Besides showing their personalities, accessories offer women a way to have fun too.
The three most common personalities found in Seychelles are:

Girly flirty

Those with a high percentage of feminine attitude and the partying type will go for long beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets and big rings all in one go, bringing a fun, flirty air to them.

Suitable for those who like showing off their lovely curves in body fit dresses, short skirts and more or less very tight clothing with a pair of attractive high heels when going out dancing and in the mood for flirting, as long as you don’t overdo it.

Even if you’re not going out, you may be going to town, wearing a small short with a long blouse, stud, long beaded necklace, bracelets and sandal heels is so chic and spells g-i-r-l-y f-l-i-r-t-y all the way.

Powerful

With this kind of personality, no one -- and I mean no one -- can doubt your authority.

Professionally dressed, in a high-waist skirt, small top, adorable heels and simple but eye-catching accessories is your thing, adding flavour to your outfit and style.

A small silver necklace, watch, long earrings and a ring is your type of accessories.

A small amount of light eye-shadow, eye-liner and a hint of lip-gloss will spice up your accessories, giving the insinuation of affluence.

Sporty

So you’re the athletic or may look like the athletic type and wearing body-fit shirts, skinny jeans with a pair of old school sneaker ... Soft accessories are best for you - a watch or bracelet, small necklace and a pair of studs.

You will look even cuter with a small amount of lip-gloss and eye-liner just to bring the sparkle out of your eyes and showing that girly side inside you.

Accessories can be used to define who you truly are, so choosing or buying the right kind of accessories for your personality is the best way to tell someone non-verbally who you really are and shouting out loud “hey this is me!”

Beverley Freminot