Update season’s hottest styles with accessories
“Our customers are constantly looking for innovative ways to update their looks, and I always recommend accessories,” said Geralynn Madonna, president and chief executive officer of the Newport News catalog. “A shopper with a keen eye and an adventurous spirit can transform an old outfit into an on-trend look with a few distinctive accessories that are a fraction of the price of a new piece of clothing.”
Here are some tips on choosing accessories to build a fabulous – yet affordable – wardrobe this season:
* Breathe new life into your basic separates. Tap into emerging trends and spice up a white button-down shirt or a black turtleneck with a Victorian corset belt or Asian-style tote to create two dramatically different looks.
* Look for shoes that do “double duty.” Get more mileage with a new fall standard: a pair of sleek satin lace-up sandals. They will work with slacks for the office, as well as with a black cocktail dress for the after-hours party.
* Be creative with accessories. Find a shawl that is big enough to cover your shoulders for evening glamour but small enough to tie around your waist and pair with jeans for a casual, chic look.
* Collect “accent pieces” to revamp wardrobe staples. Two key trends – chandelier earrings and pendant necklaces – can add instant glamour to your little black dress or a black pantsuit, making it the perfect outfit for a special night out.
For shoppers who are looking for ways to create a personalized wardrobe but want value, accessory dressing is key. Accessories are smart investments because they add affordable versatility to all the basics in your closet.
An ideal resource for “bargain chic” accessories, the Newport News catalog recently launched a special issue focusing entirely on key items to dress up everything in your closet, from satin mules to velvet evening clutches from vintage beaded chokers to Asian obi belts.
For catalog information, visit www.newport-news.com or call 1-800-688-2830.