A Fashionista's Guide on How to Wear Statement Earrings

Big, colorful, fun statement earrings are the hottest look in jewelry fashion this year. From sparkly chandelier earrings to funky hoops in outrageous colors, bigger and bolder is definitely in. You might wonder how on earth one might pull off wearing such dramatic earring styles for everyday wear, but believe it or not it can be done if worn correctly. Here are some tips on how to wear statement earrings.

Statement earrings are just that: a statement. By wearing them, you are drawing attention to your face and to your overall look. When you wear statement earrings, make sure that they are the ONLY loud, attention grabbing accessory you are wearing. In other words, do not pair statement earrings with long strands of beads, or lots of excessive 'bling'. It would also be wise to dress down just a bit, and be sure to coordinate any colors in your earrings with the clothes you are wearing.

Depending on what sort of statement earrings you decide to wear, match your outfit accordingly. Gorgeous chandelier earrings are fun, but those are best when worn for a dressy occasion. Don't show up to the office or to a PTA meeting in a casual outfit with large, sparkly earrings. Pretty chandelier earrings work best with a basic black dress or a very refined, elegant dress and stockings. It would also be wise to wear your hair up so your earrings will be seen and admired. The popular boutique Francesca's Collections carries all sorts of chandelier earring styles for very affordable prices.

A fun way to dress up a casual outfit is with large hoop earrings. Hoops are no longer all about just gold or silver, but come in a wide assortment of funky colors and styles, embellished with rhinestones and other fun trinkets. Hoops are great for wearing with jeans and hoodies or a stylish velour track suit. I like to wear my hair pulled back into a ponytail whenever I wear hoops, but they look great with any hairstyle. Big hoop earrings also look great with over sized tunics and large statement belts. Hoop earrings are very popular, and can be found at just about any ladies boutique such as Claire's or Icing.

An earring trend that is making its way into stylish boutiques is the 'drop' style earring. Drop earrings are long earrings made of sterling silver or gold, adorned with little ornaments such as flowers, butterflies, and basic jewels. These are great to wear with virtually anything, as they border on dressy and casual. If you want to dress up your simple office attire of black slacks and a white cotton blouse, add a pair of gold drop earrings with a little colored jewel. This is a fun, but conservative look. The popular website Modcloth.com has some really unique drop style earrings for sale, with new styles added on a daily basis.

Now, if you really want to make a fashion-forward statement with your earrings, try feathers! Feather earrings are
fastly becoming a very hot jewelry item, and these will give any outfit you wear a fun, stylish touch. The website Hottrendzearrings.com sells a wide assortment of feather earrings for very reasonable prices, and in every color you could imagine. Wear some funky feathers with your cotton tunic and be the most stylish girl in your neighborhood!

Make a bold jewelry statement in 2010 with colorful, unique statement earrings. Follow these tips on how to wear them accordingly, and hold your head high. After all, a confident attitude makes the ultimate fashion statement!