In the embryonic stages of our relationship, my first lover declared, "You are so beautiful, you'll never need jewelry to enhance your looks". In my naitivité, I believed him. I have since matured. I think it's in poor taste to adorn every appendage with jewelry...gone are the 80's Mr. T look. However, one piece of high impact jewelry (not necessarily from Tiffany & Co.) is essential for pulling off a polished air. For example, if you're rocking the army chick look, sport a bonafide dog tag. It effortlessly takes the outfit from mundane to interesting with one simple statement. According to the accessory pundits, critter necklaces are huge this season. This may or may not be your cup of tea. Take a peek. Men's staghead brooches paired with houndstooth scarves are also hot picks for this season. This begs the bigger question: guys, do you have the cojones to pull that off? Exemplary high impact jewelry is all it takes to make a powerful declaration of an independent and confident person. Keep in mind that sweating under a lot of bling while clubbing can get sticky pretty quickly. So, unless you're an Indian bride, accessorize simply. You'll be the belle of the ball.