Visit Susan Greene for unique fashion accessories BY ANITA STRATOS Correspondent VERONICAYANKOWSKI Fashion accessories for any occasion, from jewelry to handbags and more, can be found at Susan Greene inMatawan. When you're looking for that perfect accessory to wear to a special event or if you need a great looking gift for someone, Susan Greene in Matawan is the place to go. For the past 33 years, the shop has been known for its wide array of designer-name handbags, jewelry, and much more at low discount prices. "We carry a full selection of ladies' handbags, from sport to business to evening, as well as a tremendous selection of 14 karat gold, sterling, marcasite, and fashion jewelry," said Marc Greenfield, owner. "It's just like our ad says - Susan Greene is truly worth the trip from anywhere." Not only does Susan Greene have a large in-store variety of jewelry, but with a focus on customer satisfaction, they'll special order whatever you need to match a particular outfit. The friendly, knowledgeable staff is eager to help clients, and many long-time regular customers of the shop have developed a close relationship with the owners and staff. It's not unusual to hear customers talking about how much they enjoy shopping at Susan Greene. Brides-to-be will have an easy time finding just the right gifts for the members of their wedding party. The current trend is for bridesmaids' gifts to center on a theme, which is then individualized so that each gift is specially suited to each bridesmaid. For the bride, Susan Greene has all types of beautiful handbags, tiaras, and crowns to complement your dress. Sales associates are always happy to help you make the right choices. If you're going to be a guest at a wedding or any other special event, or if you're just putting together a knock-'em-dead outfit for a big evening out, check out the latest in chandelier earrings, a very popular accessory this year. Jewelry in general is larger and chunkier today, and Susan Greene has plenty of rhinestone and crystal earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and rings to make your evening sparkle. There's also a great collection of 14 karat gold and diamond jewelry from which to choose. Marcasite is a wonderful complement to fall colors and easily goes from day into evening. Sterling cuffs have made a big comeback, and rubber or leather bracelets with silver or crystal accents transcend all age groups, making a welcome gift for teens as well as adults. Watches are more than just timepieces - Susan Greene has a large selection of trendy watches in a variety of colors, priced so that you can have a different watch to match every outfit. Charm bracelets with marcasite, enamel or silver charms as well as the latest in composable charm bracelets allow you to personalize your gift to that special person's interests. Handbags are also major fashion statements, and here you'll find everything from traditional leather bags to novelty bags that can become conversation pieces in and of themselves. This fall's hottest styles include top handles, short shoulder straps, initial bags, skins, and "croco" leather. Whether you want a unique bag that will make you stand out from the crowd or a simple yet stylish handbag, you'll find them all at Susan Greene. Evening bags are a bit larger this year to accommodate cell phones and other small necessities. Elongated clutches are all the rage; sales associates can help you find the best match for your dress (handbags should match the dress they are worn against rather than the shoes). Greenfield carries all kinds of bags, from replicas of Victorian beaded bags to sleek satin colors. Besides all these wonderful accessories, you can also find a full line of small leather goods like key cases, wallets, fanny packs and briefcases. If you're planning to travel, take a look at Susan Greene's luggage selection, where you'll find top brands like Atlantic, Ricardo of Beverly Hills, Kenneth Cole and Diane von Furstenberg. Smaller items by Lewis N. Clark that can help you out on your trip include shoulder holsters and waist stashes, which are great for keeping your money out of the hands of pickpockets; necessities like wrinkle removers, computer cases on wheels, adapter plug kits, and travel book lights are things you might not even realize you'll need until it's too late. For light travelers, there are various Jansport backpacks from which to choose. "We have things in all price ranges - we want everyone who walks into this store to feel comfortable with our products and our prices," Greenfield said. "Our message is that for service, selection, and price, Susan Greene has it all." Susan Greene is located in the Marketplace on Route 34 in Matawan. For more information, call (732) 583-3696 or visit the Web site www.susangreene.com.