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Which are my the TOP 5 accessories that everyone should have and why? Firstly, accessories are one if not the most important part of your outfit. Secondly, you can wear the same dress but if you change your accessories every day, you have a new look each day and can change the vibe of the whole look!
Most of my designer wish-lists contain accessories because good quality designer accessories can make the whole look more luxurious. That to be said, I feel bad spending hundreds of dollars for one dress (I would spill my coffee on it anyways). Clothes I buy normal priced for good quality but accessories I like to have from designers and brands (like Guess, Tamaris, Pierre Cardin, etc.)
I always make sure I have these TOP5 classy accessories in my wardrobe because they are essentials to complete the look, add some nice touch to the outfit and make you look, and feel like a boss lady! Why these accessories? I will tell you!
Classy sunglasses
Good pair of sunglasses can make you look like a Hollywood star. I have always followed up different brands and their sunglasses. If we talk about luxurious sunglasses, my favorite designers are Chanel and Ted Baker.
Sunglasses in the photo are as old as me, almost. However, these black sunglasses I bought in Mango, cat-eye colorful glasses are from a small boutique in Italy but the purple leopard ones are from Guess. As they are so old, I am planning on getting some new ones from some brands but still searching for them! After all, summer is probably not the best season to buy sunglasses because all the prices are higher! In winter it is much better to shop for designer sunglasses because you can get a good deal!
Affordable sunglasses from Amazon
Middle range priced from Furla
High-end sunglasses from Chanel
Silk scarf (scarves)
I already talked about silk scarves on my Instagram and how to use it. Silk scarves can be used in so many ways and therefore it is a very useful accessory and important part of my wardrobe.
Silk scarves can be used around your neck (also in summer if it is cold or windy where you are living at). If you are normally very classy dressed, in white and black then a colorful silk scarf is an amazing way how to make your outfit pop. Another way how I love to incorporate my silk scarf in my outfit is by tieing it around the handle of my bag! If you have a black bag, it will add a nice touch to it!
Other ways are to tie in your hair and even create different hairstyles using a silk scarf, use it as a hairband or you can use it as a belt in your skirt or denim jeans. As a belt, it will look especially nice in summer when wide, black belts can look too heavy for summer but nice silk scarves will add light and fun look to your summer outfits.
Affordable silk scarves from Amazon
Middle-priced silk scarf by Missoni
High-end silk scarf by Burberry
Little black bag
The little black bag is an important part of the wardrobe as a little black dress. The black bag is essential in wardrobe, I always make sure I have a trendy and nice looking black bag. I would say if you are a real boss lady that every day needs to bring a laptop or documents with you, then probably your black bag would not be as little. As for now I work from home and I only leave the house for parties, shopping, traveling, and going to different events than for me work, black bags are not very in style for me!
I bought my last little black bag in a small boutique here in Spain before the lockdown. It just caught my eye and I like when bags have some special design, nice touch, or detail that makes it pop from other bags!
Affordable black bag from Amazon (Nine West)
Middle-priced black bag from Liu Jo
High-end black bag from Mulberry
Classy leather belt
I will be honest, I have a dream belt that I hope to buy one day, and it is the Gucci double G belt. Maybe one day I will be able to afford it! It is the classiest belt that will never go out of style! Add the Gucci belt to any outfit and you will be the first chick in the club! But it is not necessary to have so expensive belt.
My black faux leather belt right now is from Corte Ingles, which is an open-space type of shopping mall here in Spain that has all types of brands and designers. I like for my accessories to have golden details. For summer I would like to have some lighter, nude-colored belt.
Maybe you noticed that most accessories I mention, I add that it must be black. Black will always be the classy, luxurious, boss lady vibes color! If I could own only one belt, it would always be black! The black belt looks good in summer when we tend to wear a little more colorful clothes or in winter with darker colors as well!
Middle-priced black belt from Ralph Lauren
High-end black belt from Gucci
Designer watch
Watches are one of the most practical accessories but at the same time very luxurious items. There is a reason why there are so many brands selling design watches. I do not even know how many brands there are selling similar looking watches but you must be careful with them. Many “brands” or pages sell the same looking watches which you can find on Aliexpress but they print their logo on it and sell it for $100! Read the reviews!
Nowadays many people forget to use watches because everyone has a phone to look at the time but watch gives your whole look a special vibe and a more serious and professional look! If you are in a serious meeting, it is a better look if you look into your watch then pull out your phone to search for the time!
I have two watches at home right now. The feminine gold-rose watch I received from my mom as a present. She bought it on one of her trips- I do not remember where. My pink sports watch is Garmin Forerunner and I received it as a gift on my birthday last year. It is not the most luxurious designer watch but it is very practical. If you are a sportsman I advise you to check into Garmin watches.
Read my Garmin Forerunner watch review HERE!
Affordable watch from Amazon (Nine West)
Middle-priced watch from Emporio Armani
Where I buy my accessories?
Now let’s talk about where I buy my accessories. As I mentioned before, I like to pay more for good quality bags, belts, and shoes. If you have more money to spend on your wardrobe, I would suggest to spend more on accessories and then buy clothing in normal, everyday fashion stores.
I usually search for accessories in different outlets that I find in my region, small boutiques, or online stores. Accessories have to pop and at the same time, I like to have something different from other people. For example, I have never liked to buy a bag or shoes in stores like Zara. Everyone will have the same exact shoes, and they are not specialized in creating accessories.
You need to find stores that are in your style and your budget, so you always know where to go search for new trendy accessories. I also like to buy accessories online. If for clothing I am scared to order online because I do not like it when I cannot try it on before buying it, then for accessories you do not have to be worried or scared about it! I will list down below my favorite online stores and outlets to buy accessories from!
What accessories mean to me?
Accessories for me are either a very luxurious and classy vibe like the Gucci belt I mentioned before or something that will give that pop of accent and be a little bit different from the crowd.
Asos is great store for good quality accessories
Not long time ago discovered Best Secret online store that sells brand fashion
If you are searching for a high-end fashion, then I advise Selfridges
What would you include in TOP 5 accessories you must have and why? Your favorite accessory piece that you always have in your wardrobe? What pieces do you want to go buy now after reading my article? My articles always get me into a shopping mood!
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*Kristine*
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I can say, that I am ready for summer – new belt CHECK, new little black bag CHECK, brand watch CHECK!
The most I am struggling with is sunglasses! It’s so hard to find good sunglasses fitting to your face! Ohh, that’s a hell job! 😀
Yes, girl! I have a black bag. I need a belt though. And the sunglasses I agree with. There are nice outfit online stores but I am always scared to order because you can never know how sunglasses will look on your face or if they will fit!