Every time I see a picture of an incredible outfit or accessory that gets me excited about fashion, it’s usually on Anna Dello Russo.
Anna Dello Russo is editor at large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan and one of my all time favorite fashionistas.
What I love most about her is that no matter what she wears she adds her own twist and personality to each look. She always has a wow factor (or factors) which to me is a must in a perfectly styled outfit. There’s always some form of sequins, texture or out of control accessory (her insane belt below)! At times she tends to do them all at once, which works for her because her lifestyle calls for doing it big! I live for statements, sequins, and texture done well, and Ms. Anna Dello Russo is the perfect example of everything done right.
Even though none of us are editors at large for a major fashion magazine and not all of us live in major fashion forward cities, we can still make a statement on a smaller scale.
Incorporate 1 or 2 of these into any look:
1: An interesting detail in your garment: i.e. sequence, oversized shoulder, unique print. When you wear a solid color dress or shirt that has a unique detail to the shoulder or a lot of texture /draping it’s just as good as a print or incredible accessory.
2: Oversized necklace, bracelet, ring or earrings: Rule of thumb is to not wear them all at once! If all your peices came together you don’t want to be matchy-matchy and you don’t want to over due it. You have to keep in mind proportions! If you wear a statement necklace, don’t wear large or long earring. Instead, wear a stud. If you do wear statement earrings go ahead and pair it with a large ring or bracelet.
3: Show stopper shoes: Go for a shoe that has it’s own personality and pair it with solids, interesting fabrics or accessories that compliment them. You can NEVER go wrong with a fabulous shoe!
4: Red Lip: Red lipstick is a beauty product that can stand on it’s own as an “accessory”. Don’t be afraid of a nice red lip. You can wear ripped jeans with a solid shirt and a red lip will take your look from relaxed, to fashionable.
5: Incredible bag: Bags shouldn’t be an after thought. They can complete any look the same way a perfect pair of shoes can. Switch up your bags to coordinate with your outfits! You can find incredible vintage bags/clutches at any thrift or consignment store. When spending a couple bucks on a good looking bag with personality you have the liberty to have more then just one in your closet ;)
We may not be Anna Dello Russo but we can all pull inspiration from her style and make it our own. Happy styling ;)
More on Anna Dello Russo: AnnaDelloRusso.com Jack & Jill Blog
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