Make a Statement!

Here's a little secret about me: I determine a fashion winner for almost every event I attend. (No, I don't pick a loser.) I sometimes tell the person that they've won, but I'm also shier than I like to let on, so the winners are rarely notified. Also, it's a little weird to go up to a complete stranger and tell them that they've won an imaginary contest in your head.
A few weeks ago, I went to a dear friend's wedding up in New Hampshire. They're both theater folks in Chicago, so you have to know that their assembly of guests was on point in their fashion. The clear winner in this case (though there were many contenders) was a woman in her late twenties/early thirties with a green and cream striped dress, funky yellow heels, and an unreal red hat with a little birdcage veil. The dress itself was pretty and simple, but the fact that she added unexpected accessories made the whole look pop. If you're looking for some unexpected accessories to take your outfit from "you look nice!" to "you won the imaginary contest in my head!" try these on for size.  As an added plus, most of these are super affordable.  

If you're not that into statement jewelry, what about a statement fascinator? 

Left: The Garden Gnome by I Love Factory (it's worth checking out their website--their work is uh-mazing.); Right: Frida Headband/Fascinator by Frosting Couture

If you're convinced that your outfit is not shiny enough (this is almost always the case with me): 

Left: Chunky Gem Cuff Bracelet at Ann Taylor Loft, Variegating Blue and Green Rhinestone Statement Necklace by Sparkle Beast Designs (does this not make you want to put on some ice skates and a mildly inappropriate outfit and skate in circles to some Enya?... in a good way?)

If you're looking to add just a bit of edge to your LBD:

Left: The Invisible Neve by Giia {via Design for Mankind}; Right: Tribal Bib Filament Necklace by Jack Jewelry