Metallics and colour are big as is chunky.  Chunky jewellery is the way to go this Autumn/Winter and a great way to update different looks in your wardrobe without over spending.  Accessorize is a great place to pick up a couple of bits and bobs that can change a whole look from bib necklaces to cuff bracelets which we will bring you more of over the coming weeks.  For now we thought we’d focus on their ring collection which is quite extensive!  Mix matte and shiny finishes for a more luxurious look.

Black is in so if you are wearing block dark colours add a sneaky pop of colour wearing a chunky bright ring or two and don’t worry if they don’t exactly match, remember, the peasant look is in!  Don’t be afraid to ring stack, the more you can fit on those fingers the better, more is more this A/W for rings.  Good bye skull rings and hello 70′s.  Lovers of vintage will have fun indulging this trend.

Prices listed below along with expected arrival dates…

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This collection is due in store next month, September.

(Pyramid from top to bottom from left to right)

Deepi Deco Statement ring €18.90

Crystal Kitty Cat ring €18.90

Boudoir Eclectic Cluster Ring €18.90

Bali Flower ring €14.90

Antique Treasure Ring €18.90

Filigree Claw Set Cocktail Ring €21.50

Vintage Heart Ring Watch €18.90

Metal Pansy ring €7.90

Gypset Ethnic Statement Ring €18.90

Twighlight Perspex Flower ring €18.90

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We’ll have to wait until November to get our paws on this range.

(From Flower ring on spread out hand)

Parisien Glamour Flower ring €18.90

Pearly Portofino Ring €18.90

Metal Pansy ring €7.90

Mini Flower Stacking Ring €12.50

Curly Crystal Bow ring €12.50

Vintage Heart Ring Watch €18.90

Carved Flower Ring €12.50

Venetian Glamour Pearl Ring €18.90

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The latest campaign news is in from Accessorize and as always we like to share the goss…

Accessorize is excited to announce two new faces for its stunning new Autumn Winter 2010 campaign. Dazzling American beauty, Lily Aldridge and the striking Josefin Hedstrom from Sweden, pose together in the latest trend-driven collections from the London-born brand.

Aldridge, the daughter of British fashion photographer Miles Aldridge and niece of model Saffron Aldridge, is also the long-term girlfriend of Kings of Leon frontman, Caleb Followill.

Paying homage to its British roots, the shoot took place in a North London studio, with Sebastian Kim behind the lens shooting his debut Accessorize campaign. Back at the styling helm for his sixth season with the brand was Vogue Russia’s Simon Robbins; creating a slick cutting-edge story with the inspiring new Accessorize looks.

The Autumn Winter 10 Campaign launches in September with striking shots of Aldridge and Hedstrom taking on the ‘Gypset’ persona with layers of shiny gold ethnic jewellery and rich sumptuous coloured bags.

As winter unfolds, scenes of catwalk-inspired knits are unveiled. Multiple scarves are draped around bare shoulders with important chullo hats and cheeky earmuffs contrasting with big curly locks.

In the run-up to Christmas, the campaign’s iconic ‘Marie Antoinette’ shot is released, emphasising an essential look for the season; lace, pearls and statement corsages. For the festive season, the girls go vamp with smoky temptress eyes and side slicked hair. With their figures hugged by animal printed stoles posing as dresses, bold metallic party bags are clutched with delicate hands decorated in knock-out cocktail rings.

There is so much more to see from this collection which we’ll feed you over the coming weeks.  Working from the first image down here’s a list of arrival times and prices for those shown here:

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Arriving in November

From top bracelet down to finger tips!

Oriental Resin Bangles set of 2 €12.50

Luxury Boudoir Multi Bangles set of 7 €24.90

Crystal Sparkle Gem Ring €12.50

Boudoir Eclectic Cluster ring €18.90

Rosey Posey Embroidered Bag €43

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Arriving in September

Girl on the left wears:

Swirl print scarf (on head) €14.90

Plain Stole in Fuschia (on head) €27.90

Mini Casablanca Enamel Crest Earring €8.90

Belly Dancer Metal Necklace €23.50

Skinny Extra long Rope Necklace €12.50

Gypset Bead Long Rope €12.50

Gypsey Mix Multi Bangles set of 6 (blue) €14.90

Denim Zip Jeggings €43

Faux Suede Cross Body Bag €39

Folk Floral Embroidered Tote €62

Plain Gold Bangle €7.90

Heritage Mixed multi bangles set of 7 (gold) €18.90

Embossed Gold Bangle €7.90

Vintage Heart Ring Watch €18.90

Filigree Claw Set Cocktail Ring €21.50

Girl to the right wears:

Paisley Kashmiri Jaquard Stole (on head) €34

Textured Scales Chandelier Earring €12.50

Gypset Eclectic Floral Square Scarf (at neck) €27.90

Antique Treasure Ring €18.90

Dehli Mix Eclectic Bangle set of 7 (arm on bag side) €14.90

Heritage Mixed Multi Bangles Set of 7 (arm on bag side) €18.90

Zip Front Slouchy Hobo Bag €43

Vintage Buckle Belt €23.50

Crystal Kitty Car Ring €18.90

Indian Bangles set of 12 €5.90

Ethnic Bone Bangle €9.90

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In stores this October

Girl to the left wears:

Chunky Lurex Cable Chullo Hat €27.90

Heart & Check Scarf €29.90

Wide Cable & Honeycomb Scarf €27.90

Reverse Knit & Cable Long Cut off Glove €21.50

Pretty Snowflake Opaque tights €14.90

Joss Suedette Cross Body Bag €49

Boudoir Heart Fairisle Scarf €29.90

… and the girl on the right:

Snowflake Stripe Earmuff €24.90

Monochrome Heart Fairisle Scarf €29.90

Reverse Knit & Cable Scarf €27.90

Spot & Stripe Fairisle tights €18.90

Faux Fur Trim Fairisle Slipper Boot €29.90

Faux Fur Flapover Cross Body Bag €54

Monochrome Heart Fairisle Long Cut off Glove €21.50

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Arriving in November, bring it on!

Called the Pink Story, from top left – clockwise

Pearl & Bow Elegant Alice €8.90

Organza pretty flower clip €9.90

Glitter Rose Salon Clip €8.90

New Silky Jasmine Flower Clip €9.90

Ballerina Corsage Bando €12.50

20’s Glitzy Flower Bando €9.90

Paisley Diamante Feather Clip €26.50

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I am SO excited by stores like Accessorize going organic and doing their bit to benefit poorer communities and the planet at the same time!  (yes… easily excited!)  This is just great news and hopefully more will follow suit and people will ditch the ‘it’s all hippy dippy non-sense’ attitude.  Organic cotton is starting to filter it’s way to the high street with more stores bringing in small ranges bit by bit meaning you can support this without compromising on style and your bank account.  It’s very easy to put your blinkers on and ignore the consequences of cotton production but if you take five minutes to read up on the effects this industry has on the planet and those involved in farming it you’d have to be made of stone not to feel something.

O.k… enough of the heavy stuff and back to slapping Accessorize on the back.

So they’ve gone Organic claiming it’s a ‘Beach Thing… Summer 2010′!

They have collaborated with Oxfam this season to develop some accessories that are ethically sourced and have 100% ‘green’ credentials. Oxfam has been working on it’s Organic Cotton initiative for the past five years, working with major High Street retailers to produce accessible organic fashion pieces that you would actually wear as opposed to ‘sack like fashion’. Go Organic! from Accessorize launched last month (June) with two beach pieces that have been designed and produced with farmers from Southern India, as part of an ongoing Oxfam initiative.

The perfect bandeau dress and beach bag, with embellished Indian embroidery, are just the start of a longer-term collaboration, using organic cotton farmed under Oxfam’s long-term policy of supporting poor farming communities. The overall policy offers cotton producers greater security and access to new markets.

Go Organic! products will also benefit Accessorize’s own charity efforts, with 10% of all profit made going back to the farmers to ensure the organic cotton growing cycle continues, benefiting all those involved. www.monsoontrust.org

Accessorize’s in-house design team have worked closely with Oxfam to ensure that every product produced becomes a wardrobe staple so the customer is happy as well as the farmers! Both of these items are available in-store and online at accessorize.com, the beach dress is €59 and the co-ordinating bag is €51 and are in the season hottest colour.

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For any fans of what must be the hottest movie of the moment we thought you’d love this little collection from Accessorize.  They have very cleverly themed on trend accessories with an Alice twist.  Wow.ie’s favourite would have to be the Teatime necklace, what’s yours?

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It really is red carpet season so we thought why not get in on the act and scour the high street for the best there is – should you be lucky enough to need it!  We were pleasantly surprised by the choice and rather frustrated at having to trim down our selection but lets hope we have saved the best.

February is after all awards month in Ireland! With the Jameson Film Festival kicking off on the 18th February, the Meteor Music Awards on the 19th February and the I.F.T.A.’s (Irish Film and Television Awards) on the 20th February, red carpets are set to showcase some serious dresses and accessories. We wanted to show you how to achieve the look from high street stores, that won’t break the bank! To whet your appetite, wow.ie have put together a selection of evening dresses and accessories to highlight this seasons hottest looks suitable for many occasions including the red carpet, 21st’s and black-tie weddings.

To begin our high street hit list was Monsoon.  Our first find was not too dissimilar to Nicole Kidman‘s Prada dress which she wore to the Grammys, minus the ruffle neck detailing! Blue was also a popular colour at the Grammys with Fergie opting for a stunning short Emilio Pucci dress, Taylor Swift in a full length Kaufman Franco ‘glitter-tastic’ dress and Miley Cyrus in a short Herve Leger by Max Azria dress teamed with gladiator heels.  Our Monsoon favourites (top) are all well priced, from left – Allepo dress €280, Westbourne Maxi Dress €305, Kalahari Dress €310 and finally the Annabelle Dress at €250.

Our second store of choice for awards attire had to be Karen Millen!  The first dress from Karen Millen has a hint of Carrie Underwood‘s Grammy dress and the last dress was taking lead from Givenchy‘s use of lace, a big ‘boudoir’ trend this season. We also saw a kaleidoscope of colour at Couture week in Paris last month with Valentino leading the charge. Also bare in mind that animal prints are STILL in.  From left here’s what we’ve listed from Karen Millen – Cream Graphic Sequin dress €235, Blue Zebra print strapless dress €199, Kaleidoscope dress €199 and the beautiful lace dress €235.

Our final hit was Coast – where else!  I will admit to being nervous when it comes to shopping at Coast with the nagging thought that most of the other guests will probably have visited the store on their quest to find a dress.  However they probably do dresses better than anyone else on the high street so we couldn’t resist.  We uncovered every type of dress but decided with a busy month of red carpet events to go with the full length options. Again from left, Blue Symphony dress €205, second dress is the same as the first dress except we preferred it in the pink (a big colour this season), Harmony Maxi dress €325, Anise Maxi dress €250 and the Zola Beaded Maxi dress at €250.

Dress sorted but look far from complete without accessories. This is such an integral part to having a complete and polished look, plus it’s a way you can add a pop of colour or ‘craziness’ to an otherwise simple or block colour dress i.e. the old reliable LBD!  If the budget is tight pick up an inexpensive dress and invest in good accessories that can be worn again and again with both day wear or evening wear.  We’ve mentioned Irish designer Ali Nash before, great  jewellery that’s not mass produced and something a little different. (Check out our previous post on Ali Nash here or her site alinash.com) Ali will also create a bespoke piece if you have something particular in mind which would add to the sense of glamour.  Failing that we’ve picked out some of the best on offer through the high street and again we were not disappointed.

Let’s start from top and work our way down!  Earrings, love them or hate them they are a must have accessory this season.  We’ve chosen accessories mostly from Accessorize.  These colours will go with any dress so you should get to wear them again and again. From left – Pearly Chandelier €20, Show Stopping Chandelier €24 and the Teardrop Earring for €20.  All well priced.

We were sticking with Accessorize for accessories but we couldn’t resist adding a twist with these necklaces from Friis at BT2.  They will had an edge to which ever dress you choose.  The first would sit so well with the pink Symphony dress from Coast where as the other two will give an 80′s funky finish to any dress, and then work with a tank top or tee and skinny jeans for casual wear.

If you don’t have an assistant or make-up artist on hand you will be lowered to carrying your own handbag!  We’ve discovered three absolute gems at Accessorize with our favourtie being the bow detail bag in the middle.  Who needs Gina when you can ‘bag’ (sorry, couldn’t resist) yourself a Sparkly Clutch for €51! Our pick, the Babylon Bow Clutch, is an amazing €42 and the Chainmail Clutch, €42.

You have almost completed your look, the finishing touches are the Mega Bling Bracelet €30.50 and/or the Pearly Queen Bangle at €27.  Add to that an obnoxiously large ring and you will fit in on any red carpet.  Rihanna is always spotted wearing large costume rings, our choice from Accessorize, the Keepsake Ring is a bargain at only €25.50!  There you are fully kitted out, now you just need the invite!

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