STYLING

from MENTHER MAGAZINE DECEMBER EDITION 2021

MAKING THE CIRCLE BIGGER

ROCK A STATEMENT PIECE

‘Tis the season for wedding celebrations, matric dances, Christmas parties, and that means it’s the season for statement pieces and this year we are turning it up a notch with maximalism.

Whether you’re going to work or a night out on the town, one can never leave the house without a head-turning bold fashion statement piece. Make your outfit pop with a bold necklace, a pair of earrings, an oversized scarf or just some stacked bracelets. We’ve compiled a short list of statement essentials to make you stand out from the crowd this summer.

Nail designs

The must-have scarf

With sunny summer days here, get creative with your nails. Pop some colour, add some designs, add some stripes, glitter or any form of pattern that your heart desires. The beauty is you don’t have to look far for inspiration - Instagram,

Pinterest or Wisi-Oi Marketplace has got you!

Scarves are truly the statement masterpiece that scream timeless elegance.

Whether you prefer it wrapped around your neck, or as a headband, or simply tied-up as a handbag accessory, you can never miss the beat with a scarf.

Statement handbag

Elevate your headwear game

Remember the days that we used to use a handbag purely for practical reasons? Well, a handbag has evolved into a fashion statement piece. Whether a bright neon-colored bag or a tote with texture—you can’t go wrong with spring’s assortment of statement-making bags.

Need some inspo? have a look at this Graffiti handbag from Wisi-Oi Marketplace

Show-stopping hats are here to stay. Turn heads whilst protecting your head from the sun in statement headwear. South Africa is home to some of the best headwear designers, like this Simon & Mary hat from our very own local talent.

If you are still not sure how many accessories are too much, remember the words of our favourite style icon “More is more and less is a BORE” - Iris Apfel.

Written by Phumi Körber - Founder of Wisi-Oi Marketplace. An online thrift marketplace where a community of like minded lovers of fashion can buy & sell their preloved fashion.