7 ideas to customize your black dress

Whether it is a dress for a special occasion, Christmas party or office party, we all have a little black dress in our wardrobe and we adore it. How can we revamp and refashion our little black dress? Whether your prefer the casual look, rock style or arty, there are thousands of ways to wear it. According to circumstances and your mood, choose what’s right for you, unconditionally.

1. Black dress worn with a stylish purse

Extremely plain dress often a strict cut, such a dress will undoubtedly welcome a color accessory. First rule: simply add one touch of color and do not be tempted to add more. The focal point is the detail that breaks the linear shape of the dress bringing a graphic and modern look. In the present case the focus is on the bright colored purse. Pick a printed fabric or plain leather model. What really matters here is the touch of color to make your outfit perfect.

black dress with a stylish purse
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Photo red purse and red shoes : www.maman-modeuse.com

2. Black dress worn with stunning shoes

When choosing the your shoes, keep the same principle: favor the range of colored shoes to attract immediate attention. This option enlivens your look and gives a touch of style and force. Stiletto heels, basket shoes, ballerina shoes or flashy derbies pick your fancy !

black dress stunning shoes
Photo : ©Médiathèque du Patrimoine

3. Black dress with a leather jacket or color blazer jacket

To give zest to your black dress, lend your preference to a leather perfecto jacket or a smart blazer with a neat cut. Use the flashy fashionable colors like pink, red or mauve. Your little black dress will acquire style and force.

leather jacket or color blazer jacket
Photo : ©LBD with a red leather jacket | Photo : www.womenmag.fr

4. Black dress and statement necklace

To revamp your black dress add a stunning piece of jewelry, chose a sparkling statement necklace, in other words choose a dazzling necklace. It will enlighten your neckline and underline the shape of your dress with elegance. It’s a question of color and generous volumes.

sparkling statement necklace
Photo : Dany Saval per Sam Lévin, Médiathèque du Patrimoine, Paris 1964 – Photos : http://blog.styleestate.com

5. Black dress and oversize jewelry

To remain in the statement necklace spirit, refresh your black dress with an XXL piece of jewelry. Try the leather oversize cuff bracelet or large size necklace. This kind of fashion jewelry gives you a stylish look.

leather oversized cuff bracelet
Bamboo Twist Original Leather Cuff Bracelet
large size necklace
Original Comet Pale Blue Necklace

6. Black dress with a leather plastron necklace

The plastron necklace is an exceptional piece of jewelry. It gives a touch of color and a trendy look to your outfits. Here again, select fashion colors that highlight this accessory of a very unusual design.

leather plastron necklace
Original Luna Leather Bib NecklaceOriginal Arte Rosea Leather Bib NecklaceOriginal Chinese Leather Bib Sailor Necklace

7. Black dress with fur hat and convertible

A quick reminder of the glamorous sixties looks. You can’t resist this stunning outfit. Very little color save for the magnificent pink color of the convertible, the immaculate white color of the fur hat and cuff and the brilliance of the historic pearl necklace. A luminous and neat outfit don’t you think ?

So if you want to brighten your black dress with precious accessories don’t hesitate to look through the pages of Buttons Paradise to find the right piece of jewelry and the ideal color for you.

Fur hat and convertible
Photo © Médiathèque du Patrimoine

 

 

     

Cuff bracelets are making an impressive comeback!

Since 2012, we’ve seen cuff bracelets making an almighty comeback. The star of all accessories, and a must-have item, cuff bracelets have been adorning women’s wrists since time immemorial. This oversized piece, which was already very popular in ancient times, saw something of a revival in the 1930s, thanks to Coco Chanel. Cuff bracelets came back into fashion once again, this time towards the end of the noughties. In fact, in 2012 these bracelets were spotted on the wrists of models in catwalks everywhere, and on the runways of some of the greatest fashion designers. Now we’re seeing another revival of a phenomenon that has been around for thousands of years.

Cuff Dinh Van R40 or rose © Dinh Van Cuff - Collector défilé 2012 - Louis Vuitton © Louis Vuitton Cuff-CHANEL Collection Signature © Chanel Cuff bracelet - Collier de Chien – Hermès © Hermès Cuff MONOGRAMME SAINT LAURENT © YSL
Cuff Dinh Van R40 or rose © Dinh Van
Cuff – Collector défilé 2012 – Louis Vuitton © Louis Vuitton
Cuff-CHANEL Collection Signature © Chanel
Cuff bracelet – Collier de Chien – Hermès © Hermès
Cuff MONOGRAMME SAINT LAURENT © YSL

Cuff bracelets: something for everyone

Inspired chiefly by shirtsleeves, in theory the cuff bracelet has no clasp – or at least, that is how the story goes. But today there’s a whole range of different cuff bracelets out there: rigid ones, flexible ones, bracelets with or without a clasp, bracelets made from coloured metal, gold, silver, fabric, resin, Perspex and even leather. These XXL bracelets are worn oversized and close fitting. So whether it’s an understated bracelet made from engraved metal, or something a bit flashier with multi-coloured stones or delicate pearls, there’s certainly something to suit all tastes.

Cuff Marni Foulard, Collection 2012 © Marni Foulard Cuff in leather and metal, Jean-Paul Gaultier, 2012 Collection © Jean-Paul Gaultier
Cuff Marni Foulard, Collection 2012 © Marni Foulard
Cuff in leather and metal, Jean-Paul Gaultier, 2012 Collection © Jean-Paul Gaultier

Cuff bracelets are great for an evening do or a summer’s day. Whether they are worn individually or one on each wrist; they’re the perfect accessory to any outfit. In 2012, cuff bracelets were spotted on the runways at Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain and Hermès. Because it is such a staple piece, the cuff bracelet continues to be the star of all accessories – which is why they can often be spotted on the red carpet, whether it’s an elegant Chanel bracelet, a studded version or something more minimalist.

Timeless classics: simple cuffs and leather cuffs

Cuff bracelets have a certain timeless elegance about them, and an iconic status that really sets them apart from other accessories. Made from fine quality leather, these bracelets will stand the test of time, and won’t age. At Hermès, the leather cuff bracelet tends to be monochrome and enhanced with a metal or silver buckle, for understated elegance and balance.

At Buttons Paradise, our leather cuffs play around with contrasting colours, and have fun with interesting button and buckle shapes. Graphic design elements give these bracelets a bold style and distinctly feminine identity.

With lilac blue, yellow, camel and strawberry red particularly on trend at the moment, these bracelets are often embellished with a coloured Bakelite buckle or a pearl button. These leather cuff bracelets are chic and casual at the same time: they’re the star accessories of recent years, and you can see why!

Strawberry Blue Jeans Cuff Bracelet Buttons Paradise SS 2016 © Buttons Paradise Blue Lilac Leather Cuff Buttons Paradise SS 2016 © Buttons Paradise Cluff – Artémis- Hermès © Hermès Cluff – Forçat – Hermès © Hermès Cluff by Antonio Pineda © Antonio Pineda
Strawberry Blue Jeans Cuff Bracelet Buttons Paradise SS 2016 © Buttons Paradise
Blue Lilac Leather Cuff Buttons Paradise SS 2016 © Buttons Paradise
Cluff – Artémis- Hermès © Hermès
Cluff – Forçat – Hermès © Hermès
Cluff by Antonio Pineda © Antonio Pineda