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Design Stories: Sterling Silver Jewellery and Crystals from SWAROVSKI®

One of the shining stars of our premium jewellery collection, our sterling silver treasures are back in all their covetable glory for SS19. Here, we delve into the design story behind the eclectic new range, showcasing precious pendant necklaces, boho stacking rings, delicate drop earrings and precious pieces embellished with crystals from SWAROVSKI®, all made with the modern jewellery-lover in mind.

 

The Inspiration

 

‘The inspiration for the collection is a lust for travel, and the symbols used are reflective of that, such as our compass pendant. Other charms include arrowheads to give a bohemian yet contemporary feel to the collection, while the evil eye symbol offers protection to the wearer.  These pieces are designed to be layered up to create effortlessly cool, individual looks. Designed in house, we sourced components and inspiration for this collection from Portobello Market which goes back to the history of our brand.” – the Accessorize design team.

 

 

Embellished with Crystals from SWAROVSKI®

 

“Embellished with crystals from Swarovski®, this range features contemporary classics with a luxe twist. Each piece is designed to take you from day to night, while the Swarovski sparkle makes them feel special.” – Accessorize design team.

 

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How to Wear the Belt Bag Trend

The festival-favourite bum bag has shaken off its party-girl status and re-emerged as the chicest accessory in your SS19 collection. Grown up, pared back and worn with nonchalance, the belt bag is here to stay. Layered with the coats of now or cinching summer’s dresses, here’s how to wear the belt bag trend for the new season – along with cross-body phone cases for your masterclass in hands-free styling. Read on…

 

Go to Waist

Look, no hands! Secured over trousers or dresses, the belt bag sets you free – and scores as many practicality points as it does fashion kudos. Keep things cool, minimal and versatile with a single block colour, whether that’s a statement pop of yellow or suits-all black. Don’t be afraid to team yours with city-smart blazers and trousers: the new iterations of the belt bag are made for tailoring.

 

Hold the Phone

You want your phone within reach at all times, but you’re fed up of holding your phone. The solution? Sling it over your shoulder with a phone purse. Whether snapping candid holiday moments or filming gigs on your stories, the case-on-a-cord is essential for the Instagram age. For something a little more discreet, choose pouches with room for cards and cash.

 

Ahead of the Curve

We’re embracing our curves this season: with crescent shapes leading the way among the style set. Real leather is the choice of luxe-lovers, while woven textures and tan hues tie in with the neutral tones of now. Use yours to cinch a winter coat while it’s still the go-to layer, and wear over day dresses as warmth sets in.

 

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6 Textured Bags Taking Off in SS19

Straw, raffia and textured weaves: introducing the ‘it’ bag trend taking off in SS19. Inspired by fashion’s recurring obsession with basket bags, these new-season styles come with a little more structure than their summery counterparts, making them the perfect transition pieces for spring. Here are our top picks…

The Handheld Bags

 

1. Mae Metal Ring Handle Bucket Bag. Looking for a new way to wear the bucket bag? Enter our new-season hero. Effortlessly cool, this handheld design combines woven straw and white leather-look panels, offering a fresh, contemporary take on the textured bag trend. Carry it by the metal ring handles or wear it over the shoulder using the detachable strap.

2. Raffia Handheld Bag. The perfect bag to take you from work to the weekend, this top-handle design combines summer-ready raffia with faux leather panels in tan, blurring the lines between smart and casual. Fashioned with a cross-body strap for when you need to go hands-free, this structured style offers a sleek way to take on the new textures of SS19 – we’re in love.

 

The Shoulder Bags

 

3. Lee Woven Shopper Bag. Work, weekends and even the beach – this woven tote bag has all bases covered. Coloured in a soft cream hue, this spacious design adds a dash of texture to your SS19 accessories, as well as being roomy enough to carry all your essentials.

4. Raffia Harper Shoulder Bag. For a more subtle take on the textured bag trend, make this over-the-shoulder style your new weekday saviour. It comes with a close-weave raffia panel in off-white, providing a more city-appropriate alternative to the season’s statement straw bags. We like how the faux leather details ensure a more structured finish.

 

The Cross-Body Bags

 

5. Pebble Vinyl Cross-Body Bag. Ticking off two trends at once, this nude-hued design combines an inner woven pouch with an outer layer of clear vinyl – a fashion favourite with the street style set. The unexpected contrast of textures lends a directional look to the classic cross-body, making it a must-have for the new season.

6. Woven Crescent Cross-Body Bag. Crafted with soft, curved edges, this all-white wonder refreshes the crescent bag trend with a woven front panel that lends it a little extra texture. Made with spring and summer wardrobes in mind, this chalky cross-body makes the perfect add-on to warm-weather looks.

 

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Vinyl and Resin: The Key Trend Pieces to Watch in SS19

Say it loud and clear – vinyl and resin are rising high in the fashion ranks this season, with transparent textures and acrylic accessories making up some of our most-desired designs. An established runway and street style favourite, patent pieces are now all over our new arrivals – here are the fashion finds you need in SS19.

 

As Seen On

A quick scroll on Instagram is more than enough to prove the popularity of vinyl and resin, with see-through styles, marbled motifs and tortoiseshell finishes adorning the outfits of our favourite fashion influencers. Highlights include Laura Byrnes taking on tonal styling via a nude cross-body bag with a layer of vinyl and Karina Marriott making a statement with a cool resin hair slide in speckled blue.

 

1. Cross the Line

 

How to make the cross-body bag feel instantly more SS19? Cover it in vinyl. From woven bucket shapes to tropical-print totes, these PVC pieces are the fashion icons to invest in this season. Wear yours with everything from tees and jeans to spring’s floatiest midi dresses.

 

2. Play by Ear

 

This season, resin rules – and our new drop of statement earrings are here to prove it. Sculptural shapes come in classic tortoiseshell and marble-soft styles, with everything from rich emeralds to powdery pinks thrown into the mix.

 

3. Tote it Up

 

Enter the totes of note for SS19.  Whether opting for lined designs or keeping it transparent, these spacious styles are the new-season way to go supersized with your accessories. We like how they lend themselves well to work, weekends and even the beach.

 

4. Let’s Accessorize

 

Resin’s reign doesn’t end with earrings. Statement hair slides, stacking rings and belts with stand-out buckles are all getting in on the acrylic action, allowing you to add subtle hints of the trend into everyday looks.

 

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Design Stories: The Bluebell Print

Created in our in-house London studio, our hand-painted Bluebell print is breathing new life into the blooms of the season. From first sketches to the final petal-covered pieces, join us as we explore the story behind our exclusive floral design…

About the Print

 

Inspired by the wildflowers of English country gardens, our Bluebell print evokes a sense of springtime. Hand-painted in our in-house London studio, these beautiful blooms offer a modern take on vintage prints and can be found flourishing across some of our key pieces of the new season.

 

The Pieces

 

From the silk square scarf to spring bags in the season’s key silhouettes (think softly-structured backpacks and panelled cross-body bags), our exclusively-designed Bluebell print lends a fresh note to the need-now accessories of SS19. Pastel colourways and clean, cream backdrops pull the print into focus, pairing beautifully with the lighter palettes of the season ahead.

 

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3 Statement Accessories for Spring Events

This spring, adorn yourself with the event-worthy  accessories that are easy, elegant and sensual at the same time. Be it jewellery or the it-bags of SS19, here are the three statement trends to wear to this season’s invites.

1. The Beaded Bag

 

Any avid scroller on Instagram will know that beaded bags are currently the most-coveted accessory of the street style pack. Referencing vintage designs, these nostalgic numbers are delightfully adorned with pretty plastic beads, adding a fun, feel-good feel to your SS19 wardrobe. When it comes to special occasions, opt for a pearlescent piece that’ll go with just about everything in your event season line-up, carrying it by the handle for a nonchalant look.

 

2. The Embellished Bag

 

Embellished bags have upped their style game for SS19. No longer confined to the classic clutch, statement sparkle can now be found on the season’s newest silhouettes, from top-handle pouches to drawstring duffels.  For something that feels distinctly of-the-moment for springtime soirees, look out for oversized sequins and 3D flowers in iridescent colour palettes.

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3. The Statement Earrings

The Statement Earrings

 

How to make statement earrings feel instantly more SS19? Make it supersized. Tiered tassels on long-drop designs and thread-wrapped metals make up the stand-out styles of the new season, lending a directional feel to after-dark dressing. Show yours off with tied or tucked-back hair.

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Designed for Good: Introducing Our Recycled Scarves

Introducing Designed for Good, the new sustainable collection from Accessorize. As part of our ongoing mission to be kinder to the planet, we’ve created an exclusively-designed range of scarves made from recycled plastic bottles. This means that each piece uses less water, fuel and chemicals in their production process which, as a result, emits fewer greenhouse gases. Take a look at your new-feel good favourites now…

 

 

1. The Brushstroke Scarf

As seen on @lauraslittlelocket

Sweeping brushstrokes in light pastel hues lend a fresh, spring-like feel to this eco-conscious style, designed with a soft, neutral base. Complement the colour palette by layering it over a cream coat and knit like style blogger Laura – the perfect way to lift the mood of a tonal look.

 

2. The Bluebell Scarf

As seen on @styleidealist

The pretty floral print on this recycled scarf has been exclusively-designed in our London studio, meaning you won’t see it anywhere else on the high street. Make like style blogger Karina and wear yours over a colour-pop coat during the transition to spring, switching to a denim jacket as the weather warms up.

 

3. The Abstract Scarf

 

Palm prints mix with abstract blocks of colour on this oversized style, crafted entirely from recycled plastic bottles.  The perfect piece to lead you into spring and summer, this planet-friendly design is versatile enough to be worn with tees and jeans, as it is with a smarter, tonal outfit.

 

4. The London Scarf

 

Splashed with colour and print, this recycled scarf blends illustrated scenes of London with hand-written place names and fresh spring florals. It’s finished with a thick red and navy stripe, and brings a sense of bold to pared-back looks.

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Street Style: &FINALLY at London Fashion Week

Introducing SS19, the street style way. See how Florrie Thomas and Anna Vitiello, fashion editors and creators of &FINALLY, are styling the season’s key looks and accessories as they take to the capital’s streets for London Fashion Week. For more inspiration, don’t forget to follow their full fashion takeover over on our Instagram.

 

 

Which trends are you most looking forward to wearing in SS19?

Florrie: This summer seems to be an extension of last summer in terms of trends (which we love as we hate the idea of fad trends that are ‘over’ after a season). This is music to our ears as we were all over the laid-back vibe of last summer. Shells, raffia, linen and all things woven seem to be very of-the-moment, as well as anklets, beaded earrings and long pendants. They’re all things we’ve loved for a long time so it’s great that they’re back.

Anna: Linen suiting, tailored shorts, woven bags, big shoulders and hair clips. Winter is really my season but when the weather warms up, I can’t wait to get into those lighter fabrics and summery textures.

 

Where do you go for fashion inspiration?

F: Like most people, Instagram is our go-to platform for inspiration. Whether it’s sending each other posts to use as references for shoots, discovering new brands or personally following accounts for inspiration on dressing, it really is full of fashion inspiration.

A: We’re also both avid Pinterest users. There’s so much incredible fashion on there and there’s nothing like a mood board to inspire your styling and ideas when creating content, be it for editorial or social.

 

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Who are you favourite fashion influencers?

F: There are so many out there that provide so much inspiration! I love the Danish girls like Jeanette Madsen and Emili Sindlev for their sense of fun and ability to pair unexpected prints and colours together in a way that feels so fresh.

A: I’ll go by my most-saved because it would be impossible to choose otherwise. Evangelie Smyrniotaki has an eye like no one else on Instagram, and I love my girl Doina Ciobanu for the same reason. I also love so many of my friends for their personality that shines through their feeds: Xenia Adonts, Florrie Thomas, Chrissy Rutherford, Bettina Looney and Nina Suess. I check all their accounts regularly (especially if I don’t see them that often) because they genuinely inspire me.

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Design Stories: The Embroidered Flower Statement Earrings

As far as jewellery trends are concerned, statement earrings are a non-mover on the fashion agenda – and SS19 is no exception. Sequins, tassels, embroideries and modern resins are everywhere to be seen in our new-season collection, inspired by the delightfully quirky adornments seen on the runways. To show our appreciation for the punchiest pieces of the moment, we headed behind the scenes with Natalie Benmayor, Senior Jewellery Designer, in our London studio to uncover the design story of one of our most-coveted pairs…

 

Tell us the design story behind the earrings…

We combined the enduring statement earring trend with fresh spring florals, interpreting them into a 3D design to create something that feels high-impact and feminine. Each flower has been hand-embroidered by artisans in India, using a combination of beads and needlework. They also have a two-layer 3D structure which adds depth to the design.

 

 

How will you be wearing them?

They’re really versatile! Each pair can be styled from day to night; wear with a simple t-shirt and jeans for a fresh edge, or to a wedding or summer party with an occasion dress.

 

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&FINALLY Curate the Key Accessories of SS19

How to do SS19 like a fashion editor? Enter Florrie Thomas and Anna Vitiello, journalists and creators of &FINALLY,  the online platform that celebrates style, fashion and all things accessories. Here in an exclusive shoot for Accessorize, the stylist duo show us how they’ll be wearing the key accessories of SS19, and let us in on their tips and tricks for taking on the biggest trends of the new season. It’s time to style it your way…

 

 

How would you describe your personal sense of style?

Florrie: I would say mine is a mix of vintage and bohemian style made modern with minimal and contemporary pieces.  I love colour and print but prefer to blend them with clean lines and classic shapes.

Anna: I’m a little predictable in many ways: I love suiting, statement shoulders, animal prints and most importantly, I love to load on the accessories. I think my friends (Florrie included) would describe my style as being inspired by my Italian side mixed in with 80s elements – my Pinterest is full of runway and archive editorial from that era.

 

Tell us about the best accessory you own…

F:  This is so hard! It’s like choosing a favourite child! On the one hand, I want to say it’s my vintage floral beaded bag from the 70s, but then equally I might have to pick my Celine boots which seem to work with and add edge to everything.

A: That’s a tough one but possibly a vintage YSL bag that my mum got me for my 21st birthday. It’s not about the price tag or the brand, but rather finding something that you love year after year, no matter how your style changes.

 

 

What are your favourite pieces from our new-season collection?

F: First and foremost, it has got to be the amazing selection of hair slides! The range includes crystal-embellished styles to versatile resin designs. We also love your minimal take on bags. The clean lines and shapes mean they will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe and become hard-working accessories that go with everything and see you through summer.

A: The woven, macramé and raffia bags are so strong too. These will never date and will work perfectly with all your summer looks, whether you’re a lover of a floaty floral dress or a clean-lined linen suit.

 

 

Talk us through the bags you’ve chosen…

F: We’ve hand-picked a number of different styles that are all very versatile and easy to wear. The beaded bag is a must-buy. People will think its vintage and that’s just how to wear it, unexpectedly teamed with something modern and clean. Plus it’s the perfect size for your necessities too.

A: The belt bag has been around for a while now but is not something to be afraid of. We find adding one your beloved blazer can make you feel and look so much more polished. The style we’ve chosen is simple yet still adds something a little extra. For a chic way to wear it, team it with monochrome.

F: The bucket bag is a forever classic and we love the combination of natural linen and plastic: a classic with a modern twist. We both love wearing browns and tans so layering this bag with a camel coat, white jeans and a cashmere knit works for now and then come spring, we’ll team it a with cream linen dress.

How will you be wearing statement earrings this season?

A: We are lovers of gold jewellery and sometimes anything too bright can feel out of place if you’re not on a summer holiday. There’s something about resin, however, that feels easy to wear and mix in with your go to neutrals.

 

What are your top style tips for wearing hair clips?

A: Hair accessories are something that can seem a little scary until you try it and then trust us, you’ll become addicted and they’ll be your secret weapon for looking pulled together when you’ve simply thrown things on!

F: For hair slides, we suggest layering them up on one side of your hairline in a row of say three or four. If that seems too bold then start with one, pulling your hair loosely to the side. Another way to wear them is to pull back your hair into a loose low ponytail and clip with a simple larger slide. Start simple and see how you go.

 

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Design Stories: Inside Our London Studio with Z for Accessorize

Join us as we step inside our London studio with Zara Simon, designer of the exclusive Z for Accessorize jewellery collection. Plated with precious metals and set with sparkling embellishments, the empowering new range showcases powerful symbols with a story to tell. Here’s your exclusive first look…

 

The Inspiration

 

“The new limited-edition collection is inspired by influential women throughout history, including Joan of Arc, Cleopatra and superheroes such as Wonder Woman, as we felt this was a very relevant reference at this current time. Powerful symbols were also the force behind the range – they include shields for strength, snakes for wisdom and evil eyes that offer protection.” – Zara Simon.

 

The Collection

 

“We used a mix of beautifully-cast metals, semi-precious stones and crystals as the materials to give the range a luxe feel. The aim is to make the wearer feel both empowered and beautiful through her jewellery.” – Zara Simon.

 

 

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How to Master the Layered Jewellery Trend

Here’s the long and short of it: layered jewellery is one of the best ways to play with self-expression, whether piling on your favourite necklaces or stacking up bracelets and rings for a cool, curated effect. Need a few fashion pointers? Here’s how to master the layered jewellery trend for a look that speaks volumes all season long.

 

Made You Blush

 

Rose gold = the jewellery trend that we’ll never get over. A middle ground between gold and silver, the blush-toned metal is now a contemporary classic, making it the perfect base for layered jewellery looks. Experiment with pendants of varying lengths or find your eclectic with mix-and-match pieces with light-catching embellishments, clashing cut-outs and textures.

 

You Are Gold

 

Bohemian glamour comes easy with gold-tone metals, with coin pendants, sparkling crystal gems and tassel charms creating the illusion of long-forgotten vintage finds. And the good news is, there’s no need to wait until summer rolls around to embrace the free-spirited feel of these luxe layered pieces – start now with long-line chains and carefully-curated rings and bracelets.

 

Say it with Silver

How to layer jewellery and still stay understated? All you need is silver. Adopt a less-is-more aesthetic with delicate, multi-chain necklaces with clean lines and curved shapes, complementing them with simply-styled bracelets and rings that evoke a minimalist mood.

 

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