Accessorize SS12 Style Notes
COQUETTE
Flirty Chic
A quirky retro collection of bold statement accessories, COQUETTE is full of fun and flirtation. Colour blocking, stripes and novelty monogram prints are seen across a girly collection of scarves, bags and jewellery, all with a sense of whimsical charm in mind.
Polka dots and stars pop across fabric bags along with flamingo motifs and LA palm prints. The flirtiness continues with Perspex jewelry in the shape of kitsch bows and playful galloping horses. Vintage inspired floppy hats and summer trilbies are must-have Coquette girl staples, accompanied by old-school shades.
ARIZONA
Navajo Nation
Inspired by the sun scorched northwest American deserts,ARIZONApresents a style evolution from summer’sPHOENIXcollection.
Global traveler style takes form with tan bucket satchels and retro canvas camera bags, whilst jewelry centres on a clean gold palate, with engraved torque necklaces and trend conscious coin pendants. Tribal influences are also key – think traditional Aztec and Navajo beading on cuffs and string necklaces.
TheARIZONAgirl takes sunset silk scarves incorporating snake and animal prints and wears them as headwear or simply tied to her woven slouch bag. Warmed with relaxed vintage style, the collection is full of ease and the essence of summer cool.
BONBON
Sugary Retro
In a candy box of sherbet pastels,parmaviolets and fruity sorbets, the BONBON collection easily lives up to its sugary girl-friendly name.
Dusted in retro chic and channelling the 1960s, BONBON presents girly vintage glamour with a drop of Japanese modernity sprinkled on top. Printed silk scarves, inspired by kimono designs are complemented by a desirable offering of elegant boxy clutches – perfect for a dash of retro glamour.
Decadent jewelry is a must-have inclusion to this range with opaque pastel stones, pearls and subtle sparkle marking the key combinations.
TIKI
Urban Jungle
Ethnic influences meet slick city styling in the TIKI collection. Tribal jewel brights hook up with bird of paradise prints, bi-colour Japanese patterns and exotic reptile textures for an urban jungle look.
A pot of core silver jewelry and contrasting coloured gemstone rocks, provide a sophisticated edge to this collection’s ethnic undertones. Whilst channelling a summery exotic look, the look is very much one of grown-up work wear for the summer months, with hits of sharp, pencilled styling. Runway inspired arm candy with chic contrast color piping and tasseling look modern, whilst geometric prints keep a check on the collection’s cultural appreciation.
Shout-about pieces include a vibrant sliced agate stone necklace, a gemstone edged box clutch and woven ombre color floppy hat.
BEACH
Step into summer with a vibrant new collection of beachwear, inspired by 60s and 70s resort styling. Sharp color blocking is key, with bold stripes across bikinis and co-ordinating maxi dresses. Prints are young yet directional for guaranteed fun in the sun.
The Accessorize beach look is filled with confidence and curiosity, for the girl who always looks sassy on the sand dunes. New for this season are cutesy playsuits, perfect for beach to bar wear and the printed jersey jumpsuit; the essential current cover-up.
FOOTWEAR
With a love for fashionable footwear, this season’s shoe offering takes a step in a new direction at Accessorize. Summer’s favorite flats takes on the hottest trends of the season. Glossy patent loafers stand out in pops of green and yellow, whilst classic pumps are made with real suede on the inside and out for ultimate comfort and breathability.
Chic plastic jelly shoes make an appearance in baby pink with a cute black bow detail and holiday-ready sandals are full of woven, embellished and metallic details.
Time to put your best foot forward…
HAIR
Beautify your barnet with a range of wired bows, crystal finishes and embellished hair adornments.
Colour intense bandos look stylish against scraped-back buns and wired bowalicebands give a touch of fun to summer styling.
Perfect for bridal season are pearl and sequin hair bands, whilst scarf-tie bandos are ideal for adding a vintage twist to wedding guest attire.
