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Forget About Clothes; It’s All About the Accessories
January 7, 2017

accessoriesMy co-writer, stylist Janna Beatty, would be quick to tell you she owns more accessories than she does clothing. She says, “To me, clothing simply sets the stage–it is my canvas. Accessories create the real art.”

“I like to refer to accessories as ‘necessaries’.”  … Janna Beatty

If you’re like me, you probably own plenty of clothes. In my case, I will admit to owning too many. In this new year, when so many resolutions revolve around organizing our lives, our bankbooks, and our closets, take time to consider how you can cut your clothing wardrobe, but still maintain your style. How? By accessorizing.

I recently attended one of Janna’s Open Houses at  UR Makeover Studio in Waco. Lovely friend Diane Jordan,  who is an accessorizing expert, demonstrated how to completely change the look of an outfit simply by wearing different Sets of Accessories.

“A set of accessories is a combination of accessories that relate well to one another, either by color, mood, texture, style, or print. Together,these pieces make a good team and present a cohesive look.”      …..Quintessential Style (page 53)

Accessories include jewelry, hair ornaments, hosiery, scarves, belts, shoes, shawls, bags, even eyewear.

Diane’s monochromatic gray base is the jumping-off point for adding accessories that will reinvent her look:

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Romantic lace.

 

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Casual, polished plaid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A tailored silk scarf creates this professional look.

 

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Pumping it up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fun day out with friends.

 

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Cozy perfection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But wait! She’s not done yet.

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Fringe and boots complete the look.

Thank you, Diane for showing us six different looks created from just one inside base. You are the ‘ace of accessorizing.’ (Note: The colors used here are intended for a Gentle Color type (like Diane). Discover your color type on page 22 of QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE.)

Of course you may not want to get rid of all your clothing. But consider how easy it would be to pull out one garment and have fun trying on an entire boutique of accessories right from your own closet. Accessories chosen by you–especially for you. Now that’s personal style.

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“If an accessory is very ‘you,’ it will give you decades of wearing pleasure.” …Janna Beatty

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Sharon White
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7 Comments


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Martie Sauter
January 8, 2017 at 3:27 pm
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Excellent article, Sharon. As usual. Diane is a wonder with accessories.! I learned a lot.
Martie



    Sharon White
    Sharon White
    January 9, 2017 at 8:46 am
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    Martie,
    Janna has been teaching this technique to her clients for years. But when you have someone come and actually show you how it’s done, it can really help jolt you into action in your own closet.
    Thanks for writing.

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Diane Jordan
January 9, 2017 at 12:32 am
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Sharon!
What a fun day! I’ve got to refine the presentation but you condensed this so well. What an excellent writer you are. I love accessories!!! And the possibilities with one base are endless- dressed up and down with accessories!
Great blog. Thank you for the lovely compliments on something I love to create – new Outfits!!
Diane



    Sharon White
    Sharon White
    January 9, 2017 at 8:43 am
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    You made my job easy this week, Diane. Thank you for showing us that it’s not about ‘the amount of clothing we own’, it’s about how much versatility and value we can get from our wardrobe when we accessorize.

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Cindy Krueger
January 9, 2017 at 3:20 pm
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Loved what Diane did with the same base outfit. I also love the layering she demonstrated. It is great eye candy.



    Sharon White
    Sharon White
    January 10, 2017 at 10:52 am
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    Yes, Cindy. Diane is a pro at layering scarves with necklaces. She says she just plays around until she gets it just the way she wants it. All the jewelry she wears is from Janna. It is custom-designed for her particular color type.
    Thanks for writing.

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janna beatty
January 11, 2017 at 1:17 pm
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Sharon, I would like to personally invite your readers to enjoy Diane’s Acessorizing Presentation as she does a repeat presentation this Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 AM, It will be held at U R 8256 Mosswood, Waco.
It will be entertaining and FUN!



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