Accessories Resources Page
Everyone knows that accessories can either make or break an outfit. But, shopping for clothing and accessories can be daunting sometimes. With all the changing trends and fashionistas dictating what's in and what's out, how's a normal person to know what makes the cut and what doesn't? Frankly, it's a hard game to play. Luckily, there are plenty of people who know all the hottest trends to follow, from fads and the frequent faux pas, to classic elegance and even ways to get those eye catching looks without breaking the bank. All of this useful information is easy to find, as long as you know where to look.
Here are some links to good resources that dissect the best and the worst of all different types of fashion accessories and the like.
All Accessories - Blogs
- SheFinds: Want to know where to find the best steals and deals, hot trends and the best of beauty and fashion advice? This is your one stop shop for the best of fashion blogging on the Web. Here's a direct link to their Accessories page.
- Fashion Era: See the trends today, see the decades of trends that came before them.
- Style: Perhaps the best fashion resource for top designers, haute couture, and the amazing look finder feature. Click here for the 2008 accessories rundown of the hottest designers.
- The Accessories Show: Check out the newest fashion accessory trends with awesome sketches.
- Kiss Me Stace: Ladies, prepare yourselves. This girl has got it all.
- Omiru: This blog is up to date, easy to follow, and informative.
- Fashion Products: This buying guide has plenty of links to lead you to something you will like, from clothes to accessories.
- Reviews
- Girlfriends.com: From shoes to bags to cosmetics, these are real reviews from real gals.
- Shop
- Designer Exposure: Love designer clothes and accessories but hate the high prices? Check out the discounts and peruse the collections of top design gurus.
- Bluefly: A great online outlet featuring hot designer styles at up to 40% off! Catch the site during a sale and there's even more savings to be found. Here's a link to the handbags and accessories page.
- Tips and Articles
- Focus on Style: Somewhat cluttered, colorful site with lots and lots of articles and advice on fashion. Don't bother if minimalism is your mantra.
- The Thread: New Zealand magazine with lots of culture and fashion articles and tips. May take some navigating, but it's easy to use.
- A Girl's World: For young girls, what's hot and what's not, plus a whole lot more.
- Blogs for the Ladies
- Reviews
- Handbag.com: Top 40 handbags of the season. UK based, but still worthwhile and divided nicely into sections based on bag type (ie, colorful, metallic, floral, embellished). Also, a guide to spotting fake designer bags!
- Luxury Style: Top 10 in each luxury category from bags to spas-- and I do mean luxury. $7000 for a bag sound about right?
- Henrietta's Handbags: A history of the handbag.
- Tips
- Stretcher: How to organize your bag and get rid of the clutter.
- History and General Information
- Men's Hats
- Felt Hats: A great resource for men looking to buy a traditional felt hat. It shows what shape and style is best depending on your face shape and prominent features.
- Cowboy Hats
- Calgary Stampede: Get western, starting with your cowboy hat. Learn about fitting and more.
Whatever your look may be, there is definitely some jewelry out there to help you complete it. Whether you're going for a formal and classic appearance or a funky hipster style, the right jewelry will make your clothes look more put together. How easy is that?
- General
- Wikipedia: A bit of history, articles about specific styles and types of jewelry.
- About.com: Confused about jewelry terms? Check out this glossary.
- Surfwax News: Every kind of jewelry, all the news articles about them.
- Blogs
- Boho Chic
- Learn
- About.com: A guide to antique jewelry and information about the Boho Chic style.
- Fashion Era: They're at it again with updates from 2005/06 jewelry must haves.
- Shop
- Pinky Accessories: A small, UK based company that produces little jewelry gems. Check it out.
- Vento na praia: Pretty stone jewelry to adorn you from head to toe.
- Bridal
- Saoric: Jewelry style guide for that special day.
- Designer
- Look Like a Star
- Vintage
For all you sharp dressed men out there...and the others who need some help: - From Ask Men: Articles about trends, accessories, colognes, outerwear: you name it!
- Men's Health: Style files from A-Z and plenty of articles about how to impress the ladies with what you wear.
- FHM: Try going to the fashion section to find the hottest looks and tips.
- Stuff: Accessories, clothes... you get the picture.
- Wedding Channel: Picking your tux for your wedding day and making it work for your body type.
- Blogs for the Ladies
- Reviews
- Review Shoes: From comfort and style to durability, see ratings on (almost) any major shoe brand, plus user reviews.
- About.com: If you are a walker, check out this walking shoe guide and some top picks for favorite brands good for stability, motion control, and more.
- Runner's World: Lots of running related articles that discuss shoe issues. The "gear" section gives more detailed information about new shoes and editor's reviews of each type. Don't depend on prices though; this site is UK based.
- Competitive Runner: Nicely designed and easy to navigate with ratings, descriptions, and pictures. Running info and more.
- General
- Wikipedia: Learn about sunglasses.
- Technical Gear: A glossary for sunglasses as well as a buying guide.
- Skatelog: Do you need practical information about sunglasses for sports and fitness? This page has an index of articles.
- The Right Shape and Lens Color
- All About Vision: Comprehensive: covers face shape, color, and has lots of links to styles for men, women, and more.
- Voguewear: All the face shapes and how to choose the right frames.
- Eye Topics: Talks about color and color density options.
- About.com: Several articles on buying watches; choosing one under $100, for men, women, etc.
- Ask Men: Trendy watches for now.
- Chronocentric: Aren't Rolex the best? Here's a beginner's guide to major brands. Plus, this website has links to other informative articles, such as a buyer's guide, how to spot a counterfeit, and Omega watches.
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