With new accessories you can refresh your current wardrobe and give your outfits a new edge. Pull out a favorite black dress, white shirt, pencil skirt, jeans and suit and see how many different looks you can create with jewelry, watches and handbags. Think of your outfit as a blank canvas and then play with accessories to achieve fresh ensembles.

Here are some accessory fashion trends that will add pizzazz to your wardrobe:

The Classics
Some accessories never go out of style and every woman should have a few classics she can wear year after year. For example, a thin patent belt in black or red, black pumps, diamond earrings, a pearl necklace and a black satchel bag are always en vogue.
Watches are another evergreen accessory that complete an outfit for a polished look. Timex Fashion Trend Director, Amy Goodman, says every woman should have two to three watches at her disposal: one evening or dress style with crystals for a little shine and a sportier, menswear-inspired watch for casual days. A colorful leather watchband is also a nice statement piece that pops when wearing an outfit that is otherwise all one color.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to find a watch that marries function and style. The all-American brand Timex has fabulous options, most under $100. Visit TimexStyle.com for today’s hottest styles.

Modern Trends
Every fashionista delights in playing with trends. Accessories are her best friend as they readily update any look. Some trends that will continue to be big for the next few seasons include:

* Shimmer & Shine — Add jewelry pieces studded with crystals or diamonds to bring your look from day to night. Handbags or shoes with sequins will also add a touch of glamour to a classic outfit.

* Splashes of Color — Every season has a key color. If you’re wearing the ubiquitous black or white outfit, a colorful accessory is a necessity. Blues, corals and pinks have been the rage for a few years now and will continue to color the runway. You cannot go wrong with accessories in these hues as they complement any skin tone.

* Oversized — Think big! Large-frame sunglasses have been in style for several seasons and continue to sizzle among celebrities. Long chunky necklaces, a cocktail ring with a big bauble, oversized cuff bracelets or men’s watches for women are stylish accessories to key into the look. Just remember if you’re going to wear this trend — less is more. So focus on one piece to make a big statement.

When you feel like shopping, look for new accessories to transform your favorite outfits and jazz up others you haven’t worn in a while. Chances are a new pair of shoes, belt, watch or earrings is more affordable than a whole new outfit, and useable in more ways than one.

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When deciding to get a body piercing, it is important to go through a professional rather than do the piercing yourself or allow a friend to do it for you.  Most piercing, when completed by a professional, is perfectly safe.  Some parts of the body, however, can become permanently and severely damaged if pierced incorrectly.  For this reason, it is important to always consult a professional piercing specialist when considering getting a body piercing.

Piercing can also be painful, though the pain doesn’t normally last for very long.  For those with a low tolerance for pain, this needs to be considered before deciding to get a body piercing. To help cope with the pain of tongue piercing, some apply Orajel to the tongue before piercing it.  Most people, however, don’t use any form of pain-reducer at all – it’s simply not worth the time or expense for a few seconds of pain.

In addition, it’s not a good idea to get a piercing when you are sick.  Your body needs to be strong and it needs to be able to produce adequate amounts of white blood cells in order to help it heal.  If your white blood cells are already occupied with an illness, your body doesn’t need the extra stress a piercing will cause.  If you are feeling ill, it is best to postpone your body piercing until you are feeling better

The cost of piercings varies depending on the type of piercing and the location.  Some include the price of the jewelry with their costs while others do not.  If the jewelry is a separate cost, the type of jewelry you choose will affect the cost.  For example, Titanium costs more than surgical steel.  In addition, a tongue piercing generally costs more than a nose piercing. 

Before getting a piercing, however, it is important to check into the policies of your place of employment.  Some employers have strict rules about body piercing and whether or not their employees are permitted to have them.  Getting a piercing is not worth losing a job.  Similarly, it would be very upsetting to go through the pain an expense of getting a body piercing, only to be told to remove it.  Some companies allow body piercing, but they need to be covered by a band-aid or some other type of disguise.  Be sure to check into this before getting a piercing to decide if the trouble of covering up your piercing is worth it to you.

Once you have decided to go ahead and get a piercing, you need to decide where you want the piercing to be.  There are many places that can be pierced on the ear besides the lobe.  In fact, pretty much every area of the ear containing skin or cartilage can be pierced.

Other popular places for body piercing are on the face.  The nose and eyebrow are two common places for body piercing.  Some people also choose to get piercing in the chin, right below the lip.  Yet others get piercing above and to the side of their lip, similar to a beauty mark.

If you work out regularly, play sports, or otherwise sweat often, it is important to tend to you piercing regularly.  While these activities alone don’t cause harm to a pierced area, sweat can cause the pierced area to become filled with germs and bacteria, which can lead to an infection.  Be sure to shower and clean the pierced area after engaging in an activity that causes sweat to get into the area.

Wherever you decide to get you’re piercing, it is important to remember that too many piercing can detract from your appearance rather than enhance it.  Therefore, piercing – where they are located and how many you get – should be carefully planned out to ensure that your piercing sends the right message about you and your appearance.

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