Make a Statement!

Bundling up for colder weather doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice accessorizing. Statement jewelry — large, often very elaborate pieces of jewelry — is a fabulous way to glam up knit sweaters, pullovers and other autumn essentials.

These jewelry pieces are meant to be one of the main statements of your outfit, hence the name. Because they are so embellished, however, incorporating them into your outfit requires a strategic approach. With a careful eye toward balance, making a stylish statement this season will be a piece of cake.

Something as ornamented as statement jewelry is best paired with a neutral base. Pieces such as a solid cream-color knit sweater or a solid-black oversize pullover sweater can do the trick. Just make sure that whatever is paired with statement jewelry remains on the simple side. A mellow, neutral autumn piece paired with the complexity of statement jewelry makes for a chic balance of cozy and glam.

There are a number of stores within an hour of Santa Cruz that offer a wide variety of statement jewelry. The fashionable retailer Zara often offers sweaters in the store already paired up with these pieces to do the work for you. With a Zara recently opened in the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose, a great resource for these accessories is less than an hour away.

Other nearby stores include Forever 21, H&M, Target and Express. These stores provide a jewelry selection and a large assortment of autumn ensembles, so achieving this look couldn’t be easier.

This season, take accessorizing to the next level. With this chic, elaborate, and ultimately fabulous style of jewelry,  even the simplest autumn wardrobes can be elevated to statement-worthy status.