| As a fashion columnist, style blogger and jewelry | | | | All over the runways and fashion magazines, long |
| buyer, it's my job to know what's hot each season, | | | | chains with gemstones or pearls, when paired with |
| and what's destined for storage (or Goodwill). The fall | | | | shorter pendants or pearl strands, draw the eye up |
| 2007 season is no exception, and it promises to be | | | | and down the outfit and really pull a look together. |
| an exciting one fashion-wise. I've talked with | | | | Experiment with different lengths, depending on your |
| accessories editors, walked endlessly around | | | | stature and your outfit's details; multiple length chains |
| wholesale jewelry shows in New York, scoured fall's | | | | go especially well with fall's paper bag waists and |
| top fashion magazines, and read dozens of influential | | | | drop waists but not so great with fussy necklines |
| fashion blogs. The result? A wealth of information | | | | (some of this season's styles sport big, floppy bows |
| that I've distilled down to five must-have jewelry | | | | at the neck). Consider adding at least one chain with |
| looks for fall. Some trends, like pearls, are carryovers | | | | pearls or a strand of pearls. This fall, the pulled |
| from other seasons that are still going strong. If you | | | | together, ladylike look is back with a vengeance. |
| don't already own pearl jewelry, invest in some | | | | Think gloves, hats and tailored silhouettes-all |
| decent pieces; when it comes to the classics, you | | | | pearl-friendly styles. |
| can't go wrong buying quality jewelry. Others trends | | | | Stackable bangles: Wide or thin, silver or gold, the |
| are new, which means you can have fun shopping | | | | more bangles you can stack on your arms, the |
| for and experimenting with different styles-but don't | | | | better. For interest, pair different sizes and different |
| spend a fortune unless the trend has major staying | | | | metals or materials (Lucite and wood cuffs are hot), |
| power or you absolutely love it. | | | | with contrasting shapes and styles, like thin silver or |
| Grab your Birkin bag, your charge cards, and follow | | | | gold. If you can't get away with wearing stackable |
| me: | | | | bangles, (the jangles get on your co-workers' nerves, |
| Chunky, bold pieces: Big hardware and bold finishings | | | | for example) a single bold cuff is a sexy alternative. |
| are all the rage for jewelry this fall. Statement-making | | | | Patent leather and gemstone styles are popular right |
| pieces, such as oversize cocktail rings, cuffs with | | | | now. You can spend a lot or a little here: Cuffs and |
| metallic details, chunky Lucite bracelets, necklaces | | | | bangles go in and out of style, but have enough |
| with feathers, enamel brooches and gobstopper-size | | | | staying power to warrant collecting them for future |
| mother-of-pearl necklaces, all complement key fall | | | | trends. |
| 2007 looks, including menswear-inspired fashions, bold, | | | | Big hoop earrings: Chances are, you already have a |
| geometric prints and patent leather. A word of | | | | pair of oversize hoop earrings in your jewelry box. If |
| caution: Splurge here only when the piece in question | | | | so, it's time to break them out. Big hoop earrings are |
| is jewelry you can't live without. Pieces with big | | | | great with fall's geometric patterns; they're about the |
| personalities aren't always in style, and the feather | | | | only jewelry you can wear that won't compete or |
| look certainly won't have major staying power. Keep | | | | overpower some of today's bold styles. If you're |
| in mind that for every designer jewelry style with a | | | | going to rock out with the season's little black leather |
| Rodeo Drive price tag, there are plenty of | | | | jacket or patent leather look, plain silver or gold hoop |
| high-quality affordable pieces that are just as pretty. | | | | earrings keep the look simple. Simple hoops are also |
| Jeweled watches: A watch with ultra-feminine details, | | | | great when the rest of your outfit sports this |
| like diamonds or pearls on the face or a delicate | | | | season's feather, fringe or fur detailing. If you're |
| wristband, is a terrific contrast to the season's | | | | going a little more subtle in your outfit, hoops with |
| tailored menswear look. The juxtaposition of the | | | | gemstones look sweet and add interest. Carnelian |
| masculine with the feminine-a slim watch with a man's | | | | hoops, aventurine hoops and pearl hoops are |
| tuxedo jacket, say, is very sexy. But avoid pairing a | | | | feminine and fun. The sky's the limit here; you can |
| menswear-inspired look with a man's watch. Too | | | | get hoops for as little as a few bucks, or you can |
| much of a good thing is overkill. And spend wisely | | | | spend thousands. Just make sure they're not too |
| here: There are many excellent watches that will set | | | | heavy or your piercings will get irreparably stretched |
| you back thousands-fine if you can afford the | | | | out. Ouch! |
| investment-but you can also get a durable pearl | | | | Now that you know what look is hot this fall, go |
| watch or CZ-encrusted watch for under $100. | | | | forth and shop! But keep in mind that some styles |
| Long chain and pearl necklaces: One style that hasn't | | | | have gone the way of '80s legwarmers. These looks |
| lost its appeal due to its unerring ability to ratchet | | | | are over. |
| any outfit up a notch is the layered necklace trend. | | | | |