The mood of the new season when it comes to jewelry, “Bigger is better.” This is not the time for demure and dainty, this season, it’s go big or go hide under the bedcovers till next season. Eighties revival, tribal, humungous earrings, oversized chains and hoops and an abundance of leaf motifs are all on steroids.

Let jewelry be an expression of your individuality. Your choice in baubles and bling can morph a simple outfit into a stunner or transform a casual day look to night. For fall, runway designers put jewelry center stage with such stunners as Zadig & Voltaire’s multi-chain ’80s earring or Marni’s feather number. Both had aspirations to sweep the floor, although some were surly weighty. Hoops and circles were a thing for many designers in many forms like the gold coin necklace at Versace or Loewe’s mega big circular earring. Body jewelry made a comeback for those fearless in fashion. I’m not talking tiny waist gracing belly chain; no—this was an epic Gucci confidence creating body amour bling. Philip Lim elevated seashell jewelry by adding a local favorite, the cowry shell, to both chunky chain necklaces and earrings adorned with a multitude of charms and rhinestones. Just be bold.

Pile it on. Not only are we talking big jewelry, quantity is important, too. Don’t hold back. Take a look at your stash and then put it all on. Stacking and layering jewelry adds texture and dimension to an outfit. The tribal-looking beaded necklaces layered on at Giorgio Armani created depth to the rich looks. At Marni, an array of mismatched curved bangles added interest over a simple sweater sleeve and Alexander McQueen’s piled cuffs came in rich jewel tones. One is boring–three or five make a statement. Live Hawai‘i and you know the drill, one Hawaiian bracelet is never going to be enough.

\Suddenly feeling the desire to increase the weight of your jewelry box? Take a look at some locally grown talent. Feast on the pageant of precious jewelry from locals such as Jason Dow, Jade by Nikolai, David Lin at Neiman Marcus, M33Ms Design and just one exquisite ring from Bliss Lau will never satisfy. For fall, many designers were inspired by nature like Chloe’s burnt gold necklace with leaf motif, which was an instant crowd pleaser. Salty Girl and Na Hoku are two local jewelers that reimagine the beauty of Hawaiian nature into wearable art.

The jewelry that finds its way into our lives usually comes from many different sources–family heirlooms handed down over generations, pieces that mark milestones or costume jewelry that we find along our travels. For most of us, our collections begin at an early age and grows organically over our lifetime. For us magpies, this really is a season to be bejeweled.

Kim Smith has been a professional wardrobe stylist in Honolulu since 2004. Born a true Londoner, Smith had a successful career in public relations in the fashion industry in London for more than eight years before moving to Hawai‘i in 2002. Smith’s work spans a vast array of magazines, retailers and television as well as working with individual clients on their specific style needs. See her work at kimsmithstyle.com.