All the trimmings: Elevate your wardrobe with these on-trend accessories

January 25, 2017

<h3>CARRY-ALL</h3>
Thanks to the clean shape, statement colour choices and pristine finishes, a top-handle tote is the perfect purse to slip seamlessly into almost every trend on offer this season. With a subtle vintage flair (think of a pocketbook borrowed from your great-aunt’s wardrobe), these ladylike handbags add a quirky layer of personality and whimsy to any outfit.
<p>From top left: <strong>Sanctis in Mustard,</strong> $65, aldoshoes.com
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<strong>ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Floral Soft Top Handle Bag,</strong> $777, shopbop.com
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<strong>Crossbody Bag with Fastening Detail,</strong> $46, zara.com
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<strong>Sylvie Embroidered Leather Top Handle Bag,</strong> $4,180, gucci.com
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<strong>Mini Alex Bunny Plissé, $1,355,</strong> lespetitsjoueurs.com

STEP FORWARD

Nineties Revival
Reprise the style staple championed by ’90s stars like Victoria Beckham and pair a seriously oversized platform heel with your cocktail dress this season.

Christian Louboutin Louloudance Colour-Block Suede Sandals, $1,435, net-a-porter.com

Sole Mates
A classic footwear staple, loafers return this season to reprise their role as our shoe of choice (sorry, ballet flats). Look for a classic tapered toe in an unusual colour or print to bring a modern twist to this menswear-inspired classic.

Loraine Bit Loafers in Pink Leaf, $199, samedelman.com

Velvet Underground
Statement booties are a favourite of Rihanna, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. This season, pick up a rich velvet pair to instantly update your dressed-down uniform.

The Bacari Bootie in Scarlet Velvet, $419, topshop.com

<h3>PETAL POWER</h3>
Beat back winter doldrums by bringing blossoms, birds and botanicals to your timepiece. From dusty pastels to bright pop-art motifs, these cheerful add-ons breathe new life into any outfit.
<p>From left: <strong>Fiorinella,</strong> $90, shop.swatch.com
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<strong>Dot Design Rose Gold Mesh,</strong> $152, oliviaburton.com
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<strong>Floral Sport Watch,</strong> $140, guess.ca
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<strong>Jessica Pink and White Floral,</strong> $75, daisy-dixon.com
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<strong>Ted Baker London Leather Strap Watch in White/Pink Floral,</strong> $214, nordstrom.com

<h3>MONOCHROME MINIMAL</h3>
For a clean, minimalist look, choose a simple, two-tone watch as the perfect palate cleanser; a blank canvas in a modernist, minimal shape that can be worn with virtually any style. Classic, timeless and slightly androgynous, these black, chrome, silver and steel watches can be worn with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to athleisure-inspired separates or your favourite LBD.
<p>From left: <strong>La Roche Gold White Marble/ Black,</strong> $235, clusewatches.com
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<strong>Driver Silver Dial Watch,</strong> $635, linksoflondon.com
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<strong>Isabel Marant Stainless Steel and Leather Watch,</strong> $1,115, net-a-porter.com
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<strong>Dolce Vita,</strong> $1,550, longines.com
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<strong>Atlas 2-Hand 37.5 MM,</strong> $3,500, tiffany.ca

<h3>ALL IN THE WRIST</h3>
Decadent rose-gold watches adorned with pearl faces and diamond or Swarovski crystal details blend function and high fashion. Best worn to a cocktail party or red-carpet affair, these jewelry-like watches are the ultimate arm candy.
<p>From left: <strong>Aila White Rose Gold Tone Bracelet Watch,</strong> $499, swarovski.com
<br><strong>Clé de Cartier 33mm, 18k Pink Gold and Diamonds,</strong> $114,000, cartier.com
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<strong>Citizen L Carina,</strong> $975, citizenwatch.com
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<strong>Rosefield The Mercer Analog Rose Goldtone Mesh Bracelet Watch,</strong> $149, at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com
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<strong>Parker Rose Gold-Tone Watch,</strong> $335, michaelkors.ca

<h3>EAR CANDY</h3>
From Julianne Moore to Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman to Nicole Richie, drama-inducing statement earrings are the must-have jewelry piece of the season. Found in an array of styles – which include crystal clusters, feathered tassels, metallic fringes and ornate chandeliers – these earrings can be paired with an evening gown, pantsuit or jeans and a T-shirt. Be sure to keep the rest of your jewelry to a minimum to keep the focus on your glittering lobes.
<p>Top: <strong>mark. Strut Your Stuff Earrings,</strong> $22, avon.ca
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Bottom: <strong>Stella & & Dot Odeon Chandeliers,</strong> $49, stelladot.com

<h3>WITH THE BAND</h3>
If you want the option of wearing your top-handle bag across your body (as prescribed by Olivia Palermo), then copy this A-list handbag hack: the guitar strap. This brightly coloured, embellished and printed addition is elevating classic totes all over the runways. Can’t commit to just one look? Designers like Prada, Fendi and Rebecca Minkoff offer interchangeable add-ons that can pair with multiple bags.
<p>From top: <strong>Multi Stud Guitar Strap,</strong> $131, rebeccaminkoff.com
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<strong>Shoulder Strap in Biaianco + Nero,</strong> $1,165, prada.com
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<strong>Native Couture Strap,</strong> $1,175, valentino.com

<h3>BUCKLE UP</h3>
A foolproof way to instantly enhance any outfit is by cinching a statement belt around your natural waist. Follow Emma Roberts’s lead and fasten a look-at-me belt – think elaborate buckles, lace-up corset details, oversized bows or heavy metal hoops – around the waist of any frock.
<p>From top: <strong>Plated Waist Belt,</strong> $101, bcbg.com
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<strong>Bri Bri Waist Belt in Black and Silver,</strong> $195, revolve.com
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<strong>Sporty Striped Belt,</strong> $24, express.com

<h3>UNDER COVER</h3>
Not only is an oversized blanket-scarf the ideal winter accessory, it’s also a travel essential for stars like Angelina Jolie, Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Best worn in a neutral colour like grey, cream, black or taupe, this is a cozy and versatile winter must-have.
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<strong>Simplicity Women's Large Pashmina Plaid Fringe Scarf in Beige Black,</strong> $32, amazon.ca