I'm a fashion editor and these are the trending accessories I use to update my old summer clothes
When summer arrives the temptation to buy a whole new wardrobe's worth of clothes rears its head. I'm guilty of splurging on multiple last minute holiday buys and new season trending items just to try and update my look. But the trick is to invest in just a few simple seasonal accessories instead and you can easily achieve the same effect. These are the four to know for 2025.
Charm necklaces
The quickest way to zhuzh up an outfit is to throw on some bling. My preference is always gold, but mixing metals works too and right now charm necklaces are a must-have. Look for ethereal marine themed pieces adorned with seahorses, shells and enamel coral and try a cord chain rather than metal links. The Portuguese brand, Parfois, stocks an unmatched selection of statement necklaces - you'll be pushed to choose just one.
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Studded belts
The revival of eighties dressing has come for your belts too: swap your plain thin version for a studded one. It will add just the right amount of edge to boho or cottagecore outfits and they're not just to be worn with jeans. Cinch your faithful floral midi with one or wear it low slung around your hips over a white tiered maxi skirt.
Brown suede bags
If you buy one bag this summer, make it a soft chocolate suede style. Thanks to NY brands Khaite and The Row, slouchy, sumptuous brown arm candy is now all over the high street. What's great about this accessory is that it will work well with autumn winter looks when the sun has gone.
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Clogs
Put your best foot forward in this seventies revival shoe. Clogs, heeled or flat, are trending once again. And yes, this includes your faithful Birkenstock Boston's. Opt for styles with studs or embellishments in neutral beige, brown and black. The aim is to channel the chic French fashion house, Chloé.
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And, just weeks later, Labour leader John Smith's premature passing would stun us all. They were very sheepish. Cherie Blair was like, 'Would you mind awfully signing something for my kids? They're very big fans.' We just went, 'Waaaargh'. We were f***ed Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs These deaths paved the way for the twin emergence of a young, homegrown Britpop movement, New Labour and an equally youthful politician named Tony Blair, just 43. My first live encounter with Oasis came in August 1994 during a ferocious show at London's Kentish Town Forum. A provocative, surly, agitated, subversive, volatile performance, clearly signalling that we were witnessing a bombastic new chapter of British rock. Little did I know then what influence this band would have on our lives and my journalistic career. 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Daily Mail
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