Beads

Hone your jewelry style and add tons of new looks to complement or revamp your outfits with the magic of beads. A simple rule of thumb is to wear modest accessories with your flashier outfits, and use big, bold pieces to spice up the more hum drum outfits in your wardrobe. Have a good selection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings on hand so you're ready to accessorize any outfit at a moment's notice.

Instead of trying to have a set of jewelry to match every outfit in your closet, choose your jewelry the same way you choose your clothing: buy what you like. If you absolutely adore a set of beads, get it. Chances are you'll have an outfit that you absolutely adore and the jewelry will match perfectly. Have many different styles of necklaces, including long chains, chokers and bold, bulky pieces. Classic selections are available by Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Lauren by Ralph Lauren and many others. Find trendy pieces by Bar III, Carolee and more.

Coordinate your other pieces around your necklace selections. You might not always wear a bracelet with a particular necklace, but it is good to have the option of doing so. Select some bracelets with a single gemstone that fits your wrist well. Then have several loose fitting bracelets to alternate with the necklaces you wear.

Since your earrings fall so closely to your chest, it is important to have earrings that match each of your necklaces. For formal wear and some trendier outfits, get a good selection of chandelier earrings. To create a simple, classical look, keep a few pairs of studs or small hoop earrings on hand. Then pick a few bold, big earrings to don when you're in the mood for having fun with your wardrobe.

Some women stop accessorizing with a matched set of earrings, necklace and bracelet. To really up your style, select a few fun rings to go with your favorite jewelry pieces. A good selection of rings should include a few rings bearing your birthstone and perhaps a ring or two with your zodiac sign. Also pick a few rings with beads of your favorite colors, because these are most likely to match the other colors in your wardrobe.

Getting ready to go doesn't stop when you dress. Allow yourself a great selection of beads and other jewelry to make even your best outfits pop. Get everything you need now at Macy's.