Let Your Star Style Shine

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror wondering whether your necklace is too bold…or if your handbag looks suspiciously tiny next to your outfit…we're about to make your life a whole lot easier.

We love the system created by Shari Braendel, CEO & Founder of Style by Color, for choosing accessories that actually flatter you. It’s called the Star Style system, and it helps women create balance, proportion, and visual harmony so choosing accessories becomes simple, not stressful.

Let’s break down the framework and the insights that will completely transform how you dress your frame.

What Exactly Is a Star Style?

Your Star Style is a guideline based primarily on height. It helps you determine which scale of accessories, prints, and handbags will look naturally proportionate.

The Star Style Categories

Accessory Scale: How Much Flexibility Do You Have?

Each category has a comfortable size range:

• Glamour Girls: small → medium

• Movie Stars: medium → large

• Rock Stars: large → oversized

This lets you embrace trends while keeping your look proportionate.

When Height Isn’t the Whole Story

While height is the core guideline, your proportions matter too.

• A petite woman with a fuller frame may look best in slightly larger accessories—so moving up one category is perfectly fine.

• What’s not recommended? Moving down. Smaller pieces can create an imbalanced or “not quite right” effect.

• Very slim Rock Stars may prefer large but not oversized pieces to keep their look balanced.

The Star Style system should help you, not restrict you.

Handbag Scale: Choosing a Bag That Balances Your Look

Handbag size has a huge visual impact. Shari's method depicts how scale alone can completely change your look:

• A large handbag on a Glamour Girl can overpower her frame.

• A small handbag on a Rock Star can look almost toy-sized.

Choosing the right size creates instant visual harmony.

A Handbag Tip You’ll Use Forever

Shari’s pro tip? Choose the color of your handbag to match your hair color.

It’s the easiest way to guarantee:

• Your outfit looks instantly pulled together

• Your handbag coordinates with nearly everything

• Your purchase has longevity

And while bright, bold handbag colors are fun, they’re not always worth a big investment. For trendy shades like red, purple, or lime green, keep the purchase affordable and treat them as “just for fun” options.

Closing Thoughts

The Star Style system is one of those rare tools that simplifies style without watering it down. Once you know whether you’re a Glamour Girl, Movie Star, or Rock Star, shopping becomes easier, accessorizing becomes clearer, and your outfits start feeling more balanced and visually harmonious. Think of this framework as your shortcut to looking effortlessly polished every day!

Need some help determining your Star Style? Make an appointment with one of our Certified Color and Style Consultants here!