Fall Accessories: Desperately Seeking the 80s

Say what you will about the Mighty 80s - from chia pet poufy coiffures to rainbow warpaint makeup to the more-more-more aesthetic - at least they knew how to have had fun with fashion.  The current 80s fashion revival definitely has a bright side, including neon hues, heavy metal bling, and of course, animal prints. "This season add a playful and youthful side to your look," advises Accessories Council President, Karen Giberson. "Keep your basics but layer on accessories to stand out in the crowd."

Here are Giberson's Top Fall Accessories Trends to pay attention to:

BRIGHT HUES:

Where to get it:

Michael Kors cashmere snood
Vicious Style acrylic stretch bracelet
blue plasteramic Toy Watch
green Jelly Riskys Wayfarer sunglasses
"Funny Valentine" earrings
Tory Burch Patent wallet

EIGHTIES ESSENTIALS:

Tuleste Market antique coin bracelet
Kenneth Jay Lane gold pyramid-stud ring
Temperley London leather "Lalita" belt

FINGERLESS GLOVES & ARM WARMERS:

argyle arm warmers
Margiela fingerless gloves
Christopher Kane leopard-print gloves
handknit Nepali armwarmers

ANIMAL PRINTS:

leopard-print tights
Charlie Lapson pony-hair "Melina" watch
Nine West "Animal Pop" earrings (ships 9/15)
Rockabilly ribbon hair clip
Judith Leiber jaguar minaudiere

HEAVY METAL:

Carlos by Carlos Santana studded "Harmonia" bag
MICHAEL Michael Kors belt
Urban Outfitters stack of mixed-metal rings

PEARLS:

Ben-Amun pearl, Swarovski crystal & ribbon necklace
Lee Angel "Talula" glass pearl hoop earrings
Carolee "Social Engagement" pearl necklace
Lanvin two-strand pearl necklace & matching bracelet

SUPER-HIGH BOOTS:

Gianvito Rossi thigh-high round-toe boot
Nine West over-the-knee "Iunia" boot (ships 9/29)
Balenciaga suede thigh-high flat boot
Thomas Wylde over-the-knee snake-embellished boot
Brian Atwood "Jamie" suede thigh-high boot

- Lesley Scott

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