Accessories: April 2008 Archives

Q. I am getting married in India and will be wearing a saree, which looks like this photo. I am trying to decide what kind of jewelry would look best with this. I have an antique necklace from Temple jewelry, which looks somewhat like the one below. It is a duller shade of pink and not as bright as this one. I think it will contrast well with the sari but no one agrees with me. What do you think?
- Dull or Bright

A. You're wearing a brilliant, bright saree, so why not have a big statement necklace? Just don't match earrings to the necklace. Go with gold, green or blue and keep the look fairly bold. Here are some suggestions of beautiful pieces to wear on your big day.

1. Citrine Briolette Drop Necklace, $128.80 at blueluxe.com
2. Yazza's Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace, $49 at emitations.com
3. Ayla's 60 in. Brushed Gold Plated Dangle Disc Layered Necklace, $149 at emitations.com

4. Triple Strand Swarovski Austrian Crystal Necklace, $68 at blueluxe.com
5. Flower Chain Necklace, $105 at blueluxe.com
6. White Pearl Cluster Half Moon Hoop Necklace, $86.50 at blueluxe.com

Q. I need your professional expertise on my dress ensemble for a friend's upcoming 40th B-day celebration. I have attached a photo hoping it gives you a good idea. What I need is advice on shoes and accessories. The dress is a cream and gray pattern and it falls like silk.
-Friend Function

A. Try a grey patent leather sandal or peep toe heel or neutral beige, and don't get stuck on matching the hue exactly. The heels can be a little lighter or darker. I would go with a simple thin necklace that has a charm or pendant on the end as long as it lays within the "V" of the dress or choose a longer necklace that hangs about two to three inches longer than the "V." Alternatively, choose earrings that have some colored beads like blue, violet or pink and then add an enamel bracelet in a color or pattern. There are great enamel pieces available at BananaRepublic.com and JCrew.com and I'm a big fan of the charm style necklaces on blueluxe.com.

1. Seychelles Big Bucks, $84 at zappos.com
2. Nine West Revengez, $83 at zappos.com
3. MAXSTUDIO 'Ferris' Sandal, $158.95 at nordstrom.com

4. kate spade 'gwennie' pump, $295 at nordstrom.com
5. Moda Spana Demi, $93 at zappos.com
6. rsvp Liz, $65 at zappos.com

1. Cabochon-wrapped enamel bangle, $68 at jcrew.com
2. 1" enamel bangle, $35 at jcrew.com
3. Two-strand turquoise drop necklace, $49 at bananarepublic.com

4. Purple Jade, Grey Onyx, and Smoky Quartz Color Block Floating Silk Necklace, $89 at blueluxe.com
5. Rutilated quartz briolette necklace, $45 at bananarepublic.com
6. Genuine rose quartz vine earring, $59 at bananarepublic.com