The general rule of thumb is do not wear more than one thing at a time, with the exception of bangles.

Take into account colour combos. Aim for a cohesive look.

When in doubt, pick an area to accentuate before making decisions on what jewelry to wear.

Remember not to get carried away and over do it! For instance, do not wear earrings, a necklace, a watch, a few rings and bracelets at the same time. You'll look like a christmas tree!

Keep it simple, less is more.

Also, a woman never looks elegant with more than one earring in each ear.

Ensure a balance when accessorizing. Be careful that you do not want to look lopsided.

Accessories 'breaks' the shape of the dress or solid colours, which can be a good thing. It adds sparkle to a plain outfit, or creates an interesting look by giving a colour contrast.

For example, wearing a long chain gives you a long neckline and helps you look taller and slimmer. A lopsided look occurs when you wear say, a short strand of pearl necklace with a narrow V-neck top. The 'shape' does not flow.

Wearing a short strand of pearls or a necklace brings attention to the neck or the collarbones, which is very desirable.

Sometimes wearing dangling earrings can be distracting with your hair tied back in a pony tail, especially if it swings back to and forth as you speak.

If in doubt, only wear one piece of jewelry at any one time.

To achieve a very fail-proof elegant look, wear pearls.