Melissa Leong shares the clever reason she wears ‘loud accessories’ on MasterChef
Melissa Leong has become a fan favourite for her food knowledge and fashion style. Now she’s revealed the reason behind one of her key looks.
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Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston had his signature cravats and now new judge Melissa Leong has become renowned for her bright, bold and rather fabulous earrings.
Turns out there’s a clever reason behind the MasterChef: Back to Win judge’s accessoriesshe’s now known for. Last night on The Sunday Project, Lisa Wilkinson asked Melissa where her “incredibly strong” penchant for colourful earrings comes from.
“I’ve always loved really loud accessories especially when it comes to this side of the working environment when I’m MCing or when I’m on TV,” Melissa responded.
“Because I think it really commands attention and it allows you to draw people into what you’re doing and what you’re on about.
“So we have the most amazing teams of people on MasterChef and our styling team is incredible so we have this really wonderful collaborative spirit of ‘no, bigger, bigger, brighter, bolder, more colourful!’.”
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The food writer and recipe book editor’s accessories have become so popular, items she wears are now selling like, dare we say, hot cakes. Gourmet hot cakes, obviously.
Last night, Melissa wore Hey Polly Dangle Marilyn earrings in green glitz ($38.50) and while they’re currently sold out there are a bunch of dazzling similar options you can buy here.
Last week she wore Lellie Jewellery’s Cesia No. 4 earrings in matte black and black tiger. You can buy them here for $35.
The Lellie Jewellery Terrazzo No. 1 earrings she wore last week (below) have completely sold out, but there are other similar, kaleidoscopic designs waiting for your earlobes here.
Noticing a pattern here? The Melissa Effect means the judge’s accessories are instant sell outs, but never fear – we’ve rounded up the dupes you’ll love.
Topshop Contrast Bead Drop Earrings, $30
Thomas Sabo Kingdom Of Dreams Star Moon Gold Mismatch Earrings, $349
Gorman Grow Girl Earrings, $79.20 (down from $99)
Éliou Proust Gold-Plated Howlite, Pearl And Turquoise Earring, $165.57
Short Story Confetti Fantasy Bubble Earrings, $45
Stephanie Browne Bijou Earrings, $259
Gorman On The Hole Earrings, $55.20 (down from $69)
Native Sol Bella Earrings, $59
Christie Nicolaides Violetta Earrings, $169.00 (down from $269)
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