Chosen well, these 10 accessories have the power to transform your everyday wardrobe into one full of new and exciting possibilities. From the ultimate red handbag to a pair of luxe cream knee-high boots, and from joyful jewellery to belts with benefits, these are the small buys that will make a BIG difference to the way you look...
1A BRIGHT BAG
If you already have a timeless black and tan bag, then think about investing in a mood-boosting bright one. Adding a colour-pop handbag is the easiest way to pep up dark, wintery tones and will give your classic coat a contemporary update. Fashion editors are going crazy for crimson this season – the most covetable being a statement red shoulder or top-handle bag, or a timeless tote.
2 SHOWSTOPPER EARRINGS
Jaw-dropping jewellery never fails to make us feel fabulous, and a pair of OTT earrings instantly adds huge personality to any outfit. Right now, we’re loving Cheerings, a new earring brand founded by Helena Fischer, set up with the idea of sending earrings to bring cheer to those having a hard time. From playful designs to clip-on vintage styles, they’re outrageously glamorous and just what your outfits need.
3 TROPHY TIGHTS
Winter’s hottest accessory? The runway and high street have a newfound love for patterned tights, and we can see why. Part sexy, part practical, haute hosiery (sheer black polka dots in particular) is the unexpected wardrobe hero that fashion editors are reaching for from dawn ’til dusk. They’re perfect for parties as well as jazzing up everyday outfits such as a mid-calf skirt and Breton top. Fabulously flattering and oh-so-elegant (not to mention a guaranteed leg lengthener), they’re impossible to resist.
4 A COLOUR-POP ROLLNECK
Need a lesson in layering? There’s something delightfully dramatic about the humble rollneck. One of the hardest-working basics in a stylish woman’s wardrobe, this unsung hero has become a recent obsession. We all know basic black has everlasting appeal, but have you tried a colour-block style? These wardrobe warmers are designed for bulk-free layering and feel like a second skin when slipped neatly under dresses, shirts, chunky knitwear or even a classic suit. What’s not to love?
