How-To Style Guide: Tortoise Shell Accents

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell by theclosetbychristie featuring tortoise jewelry

My latest obsession is tortoise shell accessories! It started out a sunglasses craze in the summer and now it’s taken over all accessories for fall- from jewelry to shoes, bags, and hair barrettes. This chic trend is a perfect neutral accent and pairs well with a bright color pop look. I also love that it’s a trend inspired by nature. It’s so amazing that we can take something ordinary and make it so extraordinary in fashion!

In the above set, I featured fabulous tortoise shell accessories; a J.Crew tortoise shell flower statement necklace, a Michael Kors tortoise shell bangle, and tan Tory Burch tortoise-accented block-heels. I love each of these accessories because they are very trendy, yet the tortoise shell brings a timeless elegance to it. For the look, I styled a bright yellow wool Gianluca Capannolo dress. I love this dress because of the bright, fun color and flattering silhouette. It’s the perfect example of a fit-and-flare dress, which is really on trend right now too. I accessorized with a brown Fiorelli snake-skin handbag. I like this print paired with the tortoise shell accessories because it’s also inspired from nature and the color palette remains cohesive. It also adds some texture to our look, which you know I love!

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