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Earrings are the one accessory I refuse to leave the house without. Not only do they have the power to completely make (or break) any outfit, they’re an easy way to add something extra to your look. Although it can be easy to forget about them when you’re rummaging through a huge pile of necklaces, hair accessories, and sunglasses—never underestimate the importance of a good pair of earrings. And while earrings trends may come and go, nothing compares to that indescribable feeling of finding the perfect pair to complement your favorite outfit.
Maximalism has a been huge trend this year, and it’s especially evident in the way we wear our accessories. Anyone who’s anyone has been stacking their favorite hair clips, rings, keychains, and of course earrings, to create a truly one-of-a-kind look. If the fashion crowd loves anything, it’s customizing their character. Jewelry has always been an important form of self expression—because nothing says individualism like poking a bunch of holes in your body.
Whether you like sticking to the basics or prefer to get a little more experimental with it, there’s a pair of earrings to match everyone’s freak. This fall, earrings (as always) will play a huge role in the outfits we wear. Fall is the perfect time for layering, and that definitely includes jewelry. Dressing for colder weather can be difficult especially after you’ve perfected your hot-weather wardrobe, but accessories like earrings are the ideal way to add a little spice. From subtle huggies to oversized floral earrings, best believe you’re about to see these trends everywhere.
Whether you like it or not, bows are everywhere. They’ve taken over our entire wardrobes, so of course they’ve earned a rightful place on our ears too. For all the bow lovers, there’s so many earrings to accessorize with. From pearl strung to actual ribbons, you never have to look too far to find a cute pair of bow earrings. Wear them with your girliest outfit or use them to contrast an edgy look—the possibilities are endless.
Everyone needs a pair of dangly crystal earrings. They might weigh you down a bit, but that’s the price of looking good. If you don’t want something super flashy, there’s still tons to choose from—with something to complement every outfit. Plus, they’re extra great at making the most basic ‘fit super interesting.
The cross trend might’ve came and gone (2014 cross leggings I’m looking at you), but cross jewelry will always remain timeless. Fashion week guests favor chunky dramatic cross earrings as a statement accessory, and we can see why. If you’re looking to add some bold pieces to your jewelry collection, consider picking up intricate cross earrings.
We all know and love hoop earrings, so it’s no shock the little sister of hoops is currently having a huge moment. To put it simply, huggies are tiny hoop earrings that hug your ears. They come in tons of colors and sizes, making them perfect for stacking. Whether you have 1 ear piercing or 10, they’re a timeless option that will pair beautifully with any look.
Of course classic hoops will never go out of style, but chunky hoops are quickly becoming just as popular. Not only do they add a bold touch, they’re versatile enough to be dressed up or down. For earring-lovers who might not want to stack their hoops (or don’t have enough piercings), chunky hoops are a great way to be daring with your jewelry.
Heart earrings can add a coquette touch to any outfit. Sandy Liang might be known for its iconic Ballerina Earrings that combine silver and gold, but rest assured there are tons of different (and cheaper) heart earrings to shop now. Because with heart earrings this cute, you too can channel your inner Sailor Moon.
Pearls are no longer just for grandmas. Recently, we’ve seen pearl earrings get a major facelift. Even though they’ve always been a popular earring, they’ve just become the it girl accessory. With designers like Vivienne Westwood and Jiwinaia reinventing classic pearls, I am completely convinced that pearls will continue to be everywhere this fall.
Gems aren’t going anywhere. While classic diamond earrings will probably always look good, recently everyone’s been experimenting with statement gem earrings. From colorful stones to oversized diamonds, there’s no time like the present to serve all of the glamour.
Even in the fall, flowers make the perfect accessory. If your outfit is feeling too plain, floral earrings will add that cool girl vibe that’s straight off your Pinterest mood board. No matter if you like a more subtle earring or something really out-there, floral earrings are the way to go.
Wearing your initials is a simple way to add a personalized touch to your look. If you’re a hopeless romantic, you might even wear your lover’s initials. Either way, charms have been huge recently and earrings with your initials are a super cute way to try out the trend.
