Secret Closet: Fall’13 Jewelry Trends

While meteorological signs of summer fading are faint, fashion is headed for the fall season and that means it is time for a wardrobe revamp. However, given status quo temperatures, one would be better off starting with an accessories overhaul and that includes a jewelry box make-over. Statement jewelry is not letting up anytime soon. However, that no longer implies strict overlapping with oversized pieces. There are plenty of more options for those who prefer minimalist accessorising.

Charmed 



Perfect examples of more delicate pieces for fall are charm bracelets and necklaces. They are feminine and subtle but can also make a statement if the charms involve Alexander McQueen skulls or Dolce & Gabbana black and gold cherubs. The more exotic your charms, the bigger the statement they will make.

Animal Instincts 



Be it exotic skin or actual animals and insects, they are more than welcome when it comes to jewelry. Popular species are the dragonfly, panther and serpents, in particular. There is something about having a snake wrapped around your neck or a lethal feline face on your ear lobe that emanates a fearless confidence that directly connects with your inner stylista. Needless to say, this is a strictly fall-only trend.

Maatha Patti 

Maatha patti at India International Jewelry Week 2013

Largely considered a bridal trend, the maatha patti is back with a vengeance. This wedding season, we suspect that not just the bride but more and more guests will be spotted wearing the sub-continental ethnic statement piece.

Caged 



The Gladiator gold plated cuff is at the top of the most wanted accessories list for its all-in-one showstopper quality. Instead of spending time layering up, you just need to slip on a single piece of metal and step out. However, the variety of cage pattern carved cuffs is taking the lead on the flat curved metallic style.

Feather Fever 

Lizzie Fortunato

Tribal-inspired feathered necklaces and earrings are increasingly popular accessory styles lately. In fact, even feathered clutches are very much in vogue for their feminine undertones. The feather necklace was even spotted at the SanaSafinaz PFDC Fashion Show as part of its new accessories collection.  Stemming from the animal family trend, it looks very chic when worn correctly.

Layering Mathematics 



This is a technique that looks simpler to put together than it actually is in reality. However, if you can assemble it properly, it looks great on almost everything, from a simple white tee to cocktail wear. You will need at least two necklaces of different lengths. They can be simple chains with charms or you can add more dimension with heavier statement pieces. While simple pendants can overlap, chunkier pieces should be kept separate to avoid looking like a blob. Try it till you get it right!.

Ringing in Fall 



That one ring that is stunning and yet, could easily punch an eye out is a must-have fall accessory. Oversized semi-precious stones, such as the Saint Laurent all-time favourite, encompasses all seasons. Apart from baubles, we are currently excited by stacked rings, particularly the way they were worn at the Chanel Fall Couture 2013 show as upper finger rings and on every finger. It just proves again that bigger is not always better.

Enamel Enamoured 



An equally dainty but solid style accessory are the Alexander McQueen enamel bracelet bangles. Just pair three or four different colours together and leave them on as permanent arm candy since they go well with most of your everyday looks.

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Published in The Express Tribune, September 7^th, 2013.

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