10 A-List Styling Tips: Micaela Erlanger

With a client roster that includes Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong’o and Meryl Streep, stylist Micaela Erlanger knows how to land on a Best-Dressed list. Erlanger’s secret weapon: accessories—and she just wrote a book on them! Her talent for finishing touches made her an ideal collaborator for a new BaubleBar collection launching at Nordstrom this month. “I wanted the pieces to feel elevated and polished, with a sense of whimsy,” she tells us. “We’re mixing stones and shapes, and using jewelry not just to complement an outfit, but to become a focal point.”

Tips from Micaela:

1. Confidence is key. When you feel great, you look great and that radiates.
2. Don’t be afraid to try new things! You may surprise yourself.
3. More is more and sometimes that’s not a bad thing. Three necklaces can be better than one.
4. Invest in a good tailor. Most clothes don’t fit right off the rack. Sometimes an easy adjustment is all it takes to really make you shine.
5. Don’t underestimate the power of great basics: a perfectly tailored blazer, a crisp white shirt, flattering mid-rise denim and playful pumps.
6. It’s always good to get a second opinion from someone you trust.
7. Wear shoes you can walk in. There is nothing worse than being uncomfortable.
8. A statement lip can be everything. Adding a punch of color on your lips can brighten up your whole face.
9. Layer jewelry in odd numbers. The most important thing is creating a stack that sits nicely together. Hard structured pieces like bangles stack better than flexible bracelets with links.
10. Mixing your accessories in different ways is what makes a look your own. Don’t be afraid to combine your heirloom pieces with things that are newer, or to wear costume jewelry alongside the real thing.

P.S. Coming October 22: BaubleBar x Micaela Erlanger.