{"id":7694,"date":"2021-01-04T09:57:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T07:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/?p=7694"},"modified":"2021-06-15T19:25:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T17:25:38","slug":"making-a-statement-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/styleafrica.co.za\/?p=7694","title":{"rendered":"MAKING A STATEMENT IN 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the uncertainty that a New Year like 2021 brings, MAKING A STATEMENT IN 2021 may be difficult. However, we believe it\u2019s what you add to your life in 2021 that can MAKE A STATEMENT, and it is the value you place on what you\u2019ve added, that will make it an impactful statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SENSELESS SHOPPING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems senseless to shop for a new outfit for a party that\u2019s no longer happening, the latest heels for a wedding reception that\u2019s cancelled, or a new swim suit for a beach outing with the girls when beaches are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>2020 brought in new rules for shopping, and made us ask questions like:&nbsp; Is it essential, Do I need it, and Is it worth the buy&#8230;?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKING A STATEMENT IN 2021: MEANINGFUL SHOPPING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This January Style Africa will introduce you to 5 accessory designers who MAKE A STATEMENT, while adding meaningful value to their pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These designers make us ask whether our new item is useful, valuable, special, and made ethically&#8230;. We asked four of our readers what they got the special person in their life and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BV: I gifted a rose engraved bracelet for my moms 50th to signify the beauty she brings to our life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JB: After a difficult year, I bought my sister a cute handbag to celebrate her first day at work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ND: We saved up to buy my growing son  a new pair of  comfortable <strong>sneakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R<strong>I: I bought myself a pair of earings with the words dream, to remind myself to never stop dreaming.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The common thread is not that they are all accessories, but that they have significant meaning placed on each item.  Selecting a gift with someone in mind, whether it is for the purpose to transform, beautify, or act as a useful tool; we can agree that the sentiment lasts much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAKING A STATEMENT IN 2021: WHAT THESE FASHION ICONS SAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion Icon Iris Appel said \u201cJewellery is the most transformative thing you can wear\u201d &nbsp;We agree, as it offers a unique story to the outfit that only the wearer can write. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion Designer Michael Kors said \u201cI\u2019ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman\u2019s outfit\u201d&nbsp; We agree with him too, and wonder what you would present as your exclamation point?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Style Africa welcomes the new year and encourages you to MAKE A STATEMENT, make it LOUD or make it SIMPLE, but aim to make it MEANINGFUL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll be featuring 5 accessory designers this month.  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