Watches & Jewellery
7 celeb-approved ways to accessorise for the festive season, courtesy of Boucheron
The Maison's star-studded end-of-year campaign proffers up some great style tips that will jazz up any festive outfit. We take a look at how celebs like Hannah Quinlivan, Lu Han, and Go Youn-jung are styling their holiday outfits.
Alexa Chung's versatile, transformable jewellery
If you've got places to go and people to see, you'll need an equally robust set of accessories that can keep up with the demands of your social schedule. Look for pieces that'll take you effortlessly from party to party, like Alexa Chung's Jack de Boucheron multi-wear necklace — it can be worn long and sinuous down the décolletage, wrapped around the neck like a choker, or even as a bracelet.
Hannah Quinlivan's bold, dangly earrings
L'Officiel Singapore's June/July 2021 cover star shows off a classy look that's simple, but by no means boring. Her swept-back hair provides the perfect stage for her graphic pendant earrings to shine; here, she opts for a pair of Art Deco-inspired earrings set with emeralds and diamonds. The earring's black lacquer borders are what really tie the whole look together, giving an already sophisticated outfit an extra bit of edge and intrigue.
Nour Arida's bold, graphic accessories
For a look that's guaranteed to make a lasting impression, make like Lebanese model Nour Arida and pick up accessories that have bold motifs and shapes — the more asymmetric the better. And since you're going for statement pieces, make sure to give them ample space to breathe; Nour opts for a slinky black dress that gives her chunky necklace and bracelet plenty of room to shine.
Go Youn-jung's statement ring
South Korean actress Go Youn-jung — of Law School and Sweet Home fame — sticks by an old fashion adage: Pick one key item and make it the centrepiece of your look. In her case, she's chosen a gorgeous aquamarine cocktail ring topped with a bejewelled hummingbird. Don't be afraid to add on more pieces as well; Go pairs her ring with an uncomplicated necklace and bracelet — also in white gold — for a wonderfully coordinated look.
Lu Han's subtle collar necklace
Not a fan of accessories? Chinese actor-singer Lu Han and his sartorial style are here to provide some inspiration. A simple collar necklace can add a lovely bit of lift to any outfit. Like Lu, look for pieces that are understated, but provide an added bit of interest, like his asymmetric Flèche necklace.
Rola's vibrant pops of colour
Japanese model Rola shows that holiday accessories don't need to be all about diamonds and golds; playing with colours — and different precious stones — can lend a vibrant, urbane quality to any look. Rola wears several pieces from Boucheron's Serpent Bohème collection that showcase the aquaprase, a rare, blue-green stone that adds an instant pop to her beige-and-white look.
Zhou Dongyu's playful layers
More is most certainly more — just look to Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu, who gets in on the layering trend, for a fine demonstration. The key to pulling off the look is to pick harmonious patterns in different types of metals, and to ensure that there's no one piece that dominates; in this case, Zhou's accessories all bear a similar graphic, architectural silhouette, making for a perfectly put-together look.
