Watching the 69th Golden Globe Awards show was a reminder of the power of a single accessory to transform a look.
Emma Stone, Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams expertly used accessories to add an extra touch of style and whimsy to their red-carpet gowns.
Stone accentuated her maroon and fuchsia pleated Lanvin gown by cinching the waist with a bold leather belt with jewel-encrusted buckle in the shape of an eagle. The belt, looking like something you might expect from a biker, was unexpected and posed a playful contrast to the ethereal quality of her gown.
Add a similar punch of style to your next formal dress with the Eagle belt buckle from Hotbuckles.com for $17.95 or the Rhinestone eagle belt buckle, also from Hotbuckles.com, for $19.95.
Theron wore a Cartier museum piece jewel fastened to her Dior couture gown, proving that brooches aren’t just for the over-50 set. They can be timeless pieces that add a hint of sparkle and elegance to any outfit, regardless of the generation. And they don’t have to be fastened to a lapel.
For a similar piece, get the Monet brooch, crystal flower pin from Macys.com for $25 or the Austrian Crystal brooch — dogwood from Silverandjewelry.com for $49.
Williams looked 1920s glam with her jeweled, vintage Fred Leighton headband and Jason Wu gown. The small detailing on the headband was a perfect addition of sparkle to her pixie-cut strawberry blond hair and petite earrings.
Headbands can be a fun way to dress up a T-shirt and jeans or, like Williams, to add a youthful touch to an evening gown. For a similar piece, try the Full Tilt rhinestone infinity headband from Tillys.com for $7.99, Candie’s rhinestone headband from Kohls.com for $8 or the Cara Accessories masterpiece headband from Nordstrom.com for $32.
