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Home • Accessories

Accessories Street Style: 13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From

Class is in session! We're taking notes from these stylish ladies on how to assemble the chicest accessory combo. From perfectly paired purses to truly complimentary jewelry, this is how you pull it all together.
By Dominique Hobdy Photos by Hannan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Perfectly Paired

When rocking a deep v-neck top its always great to go with a long necklace. This look is topped off, literally, by a chic scarf tied in a bow. How cute can this get?

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

Her rose-gold accessories pair perfectly with the detail in her neon purse. Everything comes together for a eye-catching look that doesn’t tip-toe into overwhelming territory.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

It’s a great idea to pair simple yet chic accessories with bold colors. Her nude clutch pulls her look together with overpowering it.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

We’re loving the easy, breezy vibe of this look. A long dangling necklace, paired with bold wooden bangles and a textured printed clutch gives the perfect pop to her gorgeous outfit.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

Black, red and white can go really right, or really wrong. In this case really right is an understatement. There is no accessory out of place. The chic watch, subtle rings, bold bracelet, luxe bucket bag and matching shades is the perfect way to tie in this look.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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This lovely ladies’ jewelry is on point! Her gorgeous hanging earrings, extravagant nose ring and necklace seem as if they were made for each other. Bonus points for the subtle nod to the Wu-Tang clan.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

We can zoom in and account for the chic factor in each accessory including the blue hued hat, the stylish geometric jewelry and the graffiti printed clutch. Or we can stand back and see how they all perfectly mesh together. We’d say this look is a win.

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So here’s the thing. Her belt and clutch are a lovely pair and the bracelets really set things off, but paired with these printed pants? We’d say this lady knows what she’s doing.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

Accessories are like punctuation marks. This gorgeous African print dress is the well-constructed sentence and her arm embellishments, rings and woven bag are exclamation points. The variety of bracelets make you want to look everywhere at once, in a good way.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

We get all the whimsical feels when gazing at this accessory combo. The dress serves as a blank slate while her shiny cuff, dainty braclets and rings serve as the perfect frame to the iridescent clutch that pulls you in.

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We’re dealing with a pro here. The effortlessy chic look is always in style. Capture it by pairing a white top with varying yet simple bracelets and neckalces, a mini purse and stand-out sunglasses.

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Perfectly Paired

This is what happens when you take bold accessories and still make it look like you’re not even trying. Here’s why it works: she’s following a theme (round accessories) and providing a simple background that still lets her embellishments pop.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From
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Perfectly Paired

This look is the epitome of summer. We love how the colors of the accessories speak directly to the colors in the ensemble, providing a look thats pulled together without being matchy.

13 On-Point Accessory Moments to Take Cues From