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Home • Accessories

Accessories Street Style: Risky Business

Statement-making styles that inspire us to take fashion risks in 2014.
By Celia L. Smith and Dominique Hob · Updated October 27, 2020
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Risky Business

Push the envelope with platinum platforms.

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Sunny Days

Kill two birds with one pair of reflective shades. They’ll block out the sun and keep you looking uber cool. 

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03
Supersize Me

Give them 90’s Valley girl chic with white platform mary-janes. 

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04
Wild Style

Don’t be afraid to take a walk on the wild side by doubling up on festive prints.

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05
Sealed With A Kiss

Opt for a playful clutch to up the fun factor. 

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Mad Hatter

Top it all off with a super chic beret. 

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07
Golden Child

24K gold soles are the perfect way to step it up. 

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08
Candy Coated

Give them something to talk about with a cool concept clutch. 

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09
Maasai Madness

What better way to steal the show than with eye-catching neck and head adornments?

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10
Shining Glory

Take a walk down memory lane in jellys with a twist.

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Shady Lady

Block the rays in style with embellished shades. 

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Well Heeled

Who says theres one formula when it comes to heels? Step outside of the box!

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High Hopes

Platforms with a clean design will serve your practical and funky sides. 

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The Shining

Doesn’t get much cooler than metallic oxfords. 

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Making Statements

The black and white trend is going no-where. Dive in with bold embroidery and sleek accessories. 

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