The last few seasons haven't been short on glitz (yes, glitter-encrusted Saint Laurent booties, we're thinking of you), but instead of sparkling watch faces or diamond tennis bracelets, our magpie fix has has been largely satisfied by embellishment on our clothes, not our bodies - be that coat lapels, dazzling heels (or sandals), sweaters and jeans.
That's all about to change come springtime, however, as a heavy frosting of diamond, crystal or very good costume jewellery is set to make a serious comeback. While we've been dazzled by the recent array of red-carpet jewels on show, this trend is about wearing ornate, heirloom pieces with straightforward, casual outfits. We've moved on from minimalism and become a little bored of normcore: daytime jewels offer us a much needed dose of extravagance to add to our workaday outfits, be that a suede jacket or a humble knit.
And while we're still fighting the cold with one warming layer after another, isn't it nice to have a glittering pick-me-up alongside our snuggliest pieces? The ubiquitous grey cashmere poloneck or shaggy jumper dress you probably haven't taken off in weeks are the ideal canvas for a bit of daytime bling. Take inspiration from the fashion editors: bored with last year's punkish ear cuffs they are now mismatching Prada's spring/summer 2015 crystal necklace with a well-worn grey tee and Junya Wantanabe's patchwork jeans.
For instant haute-casual glamour, it's hard to beat Céline's shoulder-grazing chandelier earrings as your instant wardrobe update to wear with anything. Daytime sparkle is 2015's version of wearing spiky stilettos with boyfriend jeans - easy chic that involves very little effort elsewhere in your outfit, which is perfect for any time-crushed working woman.
One rule: a little goes a long way. The aim is to look fresh and resolutely glamorous, not as though you're still wearing a cocktail ensemble from the night before. When it comes to beauty, your pin-up is a squeaky clean Kate Moss in Craig McDean's 1997 Vogue shoot, her sparkling earrings swaying.
By: Julia Hobbs @ vogue.co.uk
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| Picture credit: Ben Toms |
