Cheap Chic Treat: Accessories

Sometimes it's raining outside, you have a cold and there’s just too much month and not enough money. But we still feel like a little retail pick me up. What’s a girl to do? Instead of forking out for a new outfit, why not spend a little less and just get a new accessory? They have the power to transform an outfit and are just enough to still cheer you up!

Jourdan Dunn accessorised out at Sonia Rykiel

Here are a few of our favourites, all under £100:

Was 46.96, now £14.09

Sequinned hairband

£25

 





Alice by Temperley leather stars bracelet. 

£35

Charm Necklace Watch

£52

Dirty Gold Moonstone Ring Low Luv by Erin Wasson

£55

100% silk snow leopard print scarf by Nicole Farhi

£79

Ted Baker 80s style clutch

Cheap Chic Treat: FREE Nail Varnish!

That’s right, free nail varnish! Nails Inc. has teamed up with Diet Coke to create a limited edition catwalk-inspired nail polish collection. The new shades - Denim, Caramel, Plum and Heather Grey - are free with the purchase of two 500ml bottles of Diet Coke at selected Boots stores.

Chic Cheap Treat: Skinny Belts

Skinny belts (preferably in leather) are the go-to accessory to enhance all the trends for Winter and they were also seen at the Spring/Summer 2011 shows.

Loewe, S/S 2011

Until the weather perks up, wear them as seen at D&G and buckle up over your wollies or winter coat.

Tan leather, Miss Selfridge, £12

This one isn't cheap per se, but it is lovely! Treat yourself!

Purple leather, Mulberry, £100

 For a casual look double them up and wear low on your hips like they did at Michael Kors.

Black leather, Warehouse, Reduced to £12

Velvet and jewelled belts add a touch of glamour to your outfit as seen at Louis Vuitton and Balmain.

Louis Vuitton, S/S 2011

Jewelled, Project D by Dannii & Tabitha, £54

Hobbs Bow Belt, Purple, Reduced to £34

Chic Cheap Treat: Gunmetal Grey

A trend we particularly liked from the Autumn/Winter 2010 fashion shows was metallic eyes and nails. One reason we like it is that it doesn’t cost much to spruce yourself up with a new eye shadow or nail varnish!

This picture is from backstage at the L’Wren Scott fashion show.

To achieve this look add a pop of pale gold shadow - we like Bobbi Brown cream eye shadow in Goldstone to the inner corners of your eyes then go for broke with a full-blown silver lid - try Mac eye shadow in Forgery.

£16

£11

 Nail wise we love Illamasqua’s polish in DWS

£13

and Gothic Lolita from Rococo

£11.50