Excessories, Too

So, where were we? Oh yes, we were talking about the poetry and the balance of life.

While fashion’s minimalism in recent years has dominated, the past few seasons have also showcased a curious case of excess.

When it comes to accessories, ‘the bolder the better’ has been the bon mot of the bejewelled and bespectacled set.

Was everyone inspired by Devo? Guitar arm shades and funny hats?

Imagine if a blogger wore one of these to a fashion show and sat in front of you. You’d be a bobble-head, trying to get a good view.

Or you could be a bauble-head instead…

If the dangling jewels weren’t enough for you at Dior, there were the beyond-elbow-length gloves in cerise, contrasted with a sheen of olive green. Delicious.

But if daring is more your style vibe, there was plenty of that, too, courtesy of gothentic Gareth and Manish Arora.

It’s all a chain reaction, you see. The economy tanks. We minimize. We get bored. Fashion rocks and shocks us into the land of the living, once more. It shows us that our lives can shine on, again.

Fashion has always told us to toss our troubles aside…

…to let the fun flourish!

There is incredible beauty in appreciating each step in life.

So, don’t let your troubles creep up – take a stand and stomp out the drama.

Happiness is a precarious balance.

You’ve got to toughen up and believe in your power.

Wear armour, if necessary – to battle the brash.

What’s that old saying? Dress for the life you want.

Dress for excess, darlings.

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Image sources: Siriano shades, Sabyasachi, Gareth Pugh and YSL images courtesy of Another Magazine, Nina Leen image, Valaya and Manish Malhotra images courtesy of Vogue India,  Kirkwood and Valentino images courtesy of Obsessed with Shoes, Mabille, Siriano sandals. All others from Style.com.