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your back It’s an unpredicted twist that’ll revive the most basic of party frocks. Zone in on dramatic detail, like geometric shapes and chain fringing for goodtime Gatsby vibes. We’re loving Kelly O’s sexyback spin at the Grammys. This trend is legit. NECKLACE, $24.95, Kardashian Kollection, (02) 9299 1881. DRESS, $849 (4-12), Carla Zampatti, carlazampatti.com.
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TIP MAKE THE MOST OF IT IN A DRESS CUT LOW AT THE BACK THAT DRAWS ADMIRERS’ GAZES TO YOUR EXPOSED SKIN. shoptilyoudropmag
STYLING: TANYA LEVAK. PHOTOGRAPHY: SYLVÉ COLLESS. HAIR: DALE DELAPORTE/THE NAMES AGENCY. MODEL: PENELOPE BENSON. GETTY IMAGES; JASON LLOYD-EVANS.
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It’s as much a conversation starter as it is a pretty piece of jewellery. Stick to one piece – no extra bracelets and bangles – or risk looking like a travelling gypsy-psychic (unless you’re
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MULTI FIVE PACK RINGS (under nails), $12.99, GOLD RING STACK (thick), $16.99 for pack of 12 and RING STACK PACK (pinkie finger), $16.99, all Lovisa, lovisa.com.au. DELICATE RING (pinkie finger, next to nail), $7.99, Diva, diva.net.au. GRANVILLE CAMI, $129 (sml-lge), Kara Liu, karaliu.com.
Try your hand (hair, back…) at the new twist on jewellery.
he whole thing started with the hand bracelet (…handlet? Palm cuff?). Okay, the name is still in dispute, but its place in your new-season wardrobe is without question. Ever since the little bracelet that could (not quite fit over your hand) hit the scene, twinkling on the palms of street styleblazers, it’s drawn an equal measure of adoration and raised eyebrows. Then, before we had time to decide which side of the off-kilter accessory fence we were on, Chanel overhauled the midi ring craze and sent fingertip rings down the runway. The microscopic bands blew up on Insta – and the digits of fashion leaders worldwide. Nobody’s quite sure what to call these new embellishments. But now they’re getting serious carpet-status on A-listers this awards season – and we all want them. Lovisa and Colette By Colette Hayman report their first drops of ear cuffs, body chains and hand bangles have sold through the roof. They’re rushing back to the design board to expand follow-up ranges and keep up with demand. It’s statement jewellery, but not as we know it.
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Start with a few rings and build up to mixing metals with increasingly thicker widths. The general rule? Pick a band half your normal size (so if you’re usually a 6, buy a 3). Play up the glistening effect with a high-shine or heavy-metal mani, like Julianne’s emerald-pretty moment at the Globes.
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WEARING JEWELLERY ON ONE HAND ONLY PACKS A MAJOR PUNCH.
CROSS HANDPIECE, $9.95, Colette By Colette Hayman, colettehayman. com.au. BOY SHORTS, $98 (8-16), Honey and Beau, (02) 8203 2110.
TIP A SUBTLE, YET NOVEL, WAY TO DO LAYERED CHAINS. SEXY ON BARE SKIN OR SLEEVES AND A HIGH NECKLINE.
ACROSS
your chest
Whether you want it to stand out against a plain tee or add subtle shine to muted metallics, a body chain dresses up your simplest staples. Take it into the next season to smarten a soft knit. BODY CHAIN, $14.99, Lovisa, lovisa. com.au. BIANCA CREWNECK DRESS, $650 (6-12), Daniela Stephanie, danielastephanie.com.
IN your hair
Less boho, more sophisticated cool, the new-season hair chain guarantees extra mileage from your weekly blowdry (shiny gold camouflages less-than-fresh roots). Just clip the chain near the crown of your head or over a pony. Sleek hair is best – painfully tugging metal links out of your tousled ’do? Not so chic. CHAIN HAIRPIECE, $12.99, Lovisa, lovisa. com.au. BRIANNA DRESS, $850 (0-3), Rachel Gilbert, (02) 8338 0192.