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Wrist-Wear for the Wispy

 

Oh, how I envy women with big hands and long limbs that extend ad infinitum!  Bangles look so divine on them!  Me, I’ve got little hands connected to tiny wrists that get swallowed up by larger bangles that fit other women so well.  Put large round bangles on me and you might as well call me T-Rex.  Since persistence is a virtue (don’t tell your stalker), I continue to plug away experimenting with various acoutrements for my less than sturdy limbs.  The solutions:

1.  Wear dainty bracelets that can be adjusted for size.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

Eddie Borgo, Gold-Plated Northern Star Bracelet. Photo courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

Lulu Frost for J.Crew, Resin and Marcasite Bracelet. Photo courtesy of J.Crew.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

BaubleBar, Brown ID Bar Triple Wrap.  Photo courtesy of BaubleBar.

2.  If dainty is not your cup of vodka, then you can get the look of cuffs  by stacking a selection of smaller, thinner bracelets together.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

Arm Party a la Manrepeller.  Photo courtesy of Dannijo.

3.  Or, wear size-adjustable cuffs OVER your sleeves, as I do.  The sleeves elongate the arm while giving your wrist some bulk.  It’s a revelation.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

Shourouk, Pheonix crystal cuff.  Photo courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

4.  When in doubt, diamond tennis bracelet.  No one ever said, “oh those diamonds look terrible on her!” unless they were positively green with envy.  Tennis bracelets are versatile.  You can wear them alone or stack them.  Have your jeweler size the bracelet for your wrist upon purchase.  Don’t worry about the diamonds that will be left over, you can turn them into earrings.

Wrist Wear for the Wispy

JZP diamond tennis bracelet, Fallon necklace worn as a bracelet, Miansai hook in rose gold.

Big Kiss and Bigger Diamonds,

JZP

 

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Statement Necklaces by Body Type

 

Not long ago, a gorgeous girlfriend of mine asked me whether or not she could pull off any number of necklaces that I selected and blogged about.  Her concern was that she doesn’t like to draw attention to her boobies chest and wanted to minimize.  I’ve played the game with her before trying to convince her that her endowment is an asset and should be embraced (by her and by others) but in the end, her preferences are her prerogative so I let it go.  So for you other swooners out there who want to do your own minimizing or maximizing here are some tips:

To minimize “the girls”:

Stick to shorter necklaces (20 inches in length or less) with not too many long dangly bits.  Dangly bits (i.e. fringes, charms, ruffles) all add volume and bulk–the opposite of what you’re going for.  As far as shape of necklace goes, you can do round or V, I personally think V is more flattering because angles tend to make you look more angular so if you’re trying to corner out some curves, this is the way to go.  A great number of necklaces can be V, a small chain with one pendant (the pendant weighs the chain down thus creating a V) or a larger chunkier necklace that is V-shaped.  No need to shy away from chunky necklaces in general though, you can get away with OTT (over-the-top) as long as you keep it short so it draws attention to your face.

 

Statement Necklaces by Body Type
Shourouk, Phenix Dorado crystal-embellished necklace. Perfect example of a short-V statement necklace that packs a punch.  Photo courtesy of Net-a-porter.

 

Statement Necklaces by Body Type
Rosantica, Amore 24-karat gold-dipped lapis lazuli necklace. Photo courtesy of Net-a-porter.

 

To play up your assets:

If you’re smaller busted and want to accentuate a bit then this is where you go longer and fringier.  Anything with ruffles, fringes, feathers add volumes so go nuts and experiment.  I love the look of a plunging neckline on a waif-y girl and a huge “modesty bib” (what I call a big statement necklace to cover up some cleavage) but I wouldn’t try this if you’re on the more voluptuous side as it starts looking really trashy really fast.

 

Statement Necklaces by Body Type
Shourouk, Shabanou brass and crystal bib necklace. Long fringes and lots of volume draw attention to “the girls”.  Photo courtesy of Net-a-porter.

 

Statement Necklaces by Body Type
Rosantica, Nicole 24-karat gold-dipped multi-stone necklace.  Photo courtesy of Net-a-porter.

 

Statement Necklaces by Body Type
Etro, Gold-plated acetate and resin necklace. Photo courtesy of Net-a-porter.

 

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Big Kiss and Bigger Diamonds,

JZP

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