Four Core Fashion Finds

Nicole Sjostedt

Fashion magazines have been telling us season after season to accessorize. They’ve even gone as far to devote an entire month to the much anticipated “Accessory Issue”! Designers have created the must have “IT BAG” or like Prada a few years back created an utter frenzy over floral and insect leather clip on key chains? No longer are accessories seen as a mere “add-on” to an outfit, they are what make the outfit. Here are four fabulous accessories!

Jewellery: What do you get the girl who has everything… how about a little peace of mind and some earrings or necklace to go along with it? These fabulous jewellery designs are sleek, stylish and  eco-friendly. Made from reclaimed leather and wood these pieces are light as a feather and perfect for day or evening. By Dominic Designs, Leather and sterling silver earrings $42 and 12kt Gold Wenge wood necklace $106, available at M-Smart Designs. www.m-smartdesign.com or www.dominicdesign.ca for stockists.

Broach/Pin: Not your conventional broach, these cute little animal pins are adorable and unique. If you are an animal lover these are the perfect way to show off your favorite species available in an assortment of colours, By Chicken Tika $14, www.chickentika.com for stockists or buy online at www.etsy.com

Scarf: These days is hard to find anything hand knit so if your looking for something that hasn’t been seen on every other person around town try a hand knit organic alpaca wool scarf by Denae. With the cold weather looming you can never have too many scarves in the closet. Prices start at $38 to $78, available at Dream 311 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C. (604) 683 7326.