Audrey maxes out on the accessories: gloves, sunglasses, tiara and earrings. More is more!

Much like the icing on a cake, the lime in a gin and tonic or the dressing on a salad, accessories add the perfect finishing touch to any look. The magic of the accessory lies in its ability to take simple pieces and make them ‘wow’ pieces; as easy as that. So what should you have in your wardrobe, ready to rev up your look?

Take your average LBD (little black dress): beautiful, sophisticated and timeless, but, if we are honest, a little dull. Add a bright chunky necklace, and your look becomes instantly updated, fresh and exciting. Go for something bright but in a single colour, chunky but not too heavy to wear all day and something versatile. And its not just your LBD that’ll be revamped – you’ll find that your statement necklace will transform many an ensemble.

If that seems too much for you, but you still want to make an eye-catching impression, do it with a ring. “Knuckleduster” rings came on the scene a few years ago and don’t appear to have gone away. Until you have a gorgeous sparkler from the man of you dreams, let a chunky number occupy your finger space. With the occasional flash of this beauty, you’ll give the most simple of outfits a stylish lift.

Speaking of diamonds, there’s nothing that speaks volumes of taste more than a pair of diamond stud earrings. Always in vogue, always appropriate and always complimentary, they are surely a must have. Whether you are attending a red carpet event or are on night out with your girlfriends, you can be sure that your ears will be twinkling to perfection!

The namesake of the sunnies herself.

And while we on these levels of luxury accessorising, some heirloom pearls wouldn’t go amiss (obviously paying for the beauties with your own hard-earned cash is even better!) The epitome of chic sophistication, they are a constant in the world of fashion and will continue to be so for a long time ahead. Pearls add a softer touch than the statement necklaces mentioned above but just because you are wearing pearls, that doesn’t mean you need a twin-set to match!

Back to reality and let’s turn to the weather. Sunglasses are a year round necessity and even if the sun isn’t shining, they come in very useful – as any girl who’s ever indulged in one too many Cosmopolitans the night before will know! Go oversize for Jackie O’s all-out glam style, aviators for casual Top Gun-esque cool and wayfarers, made famous by the style queen herself, Audrey Hepburn, to display your fashion savvy.

Another all year round accessory you just can’t live without is the Pashmina – a symbol of pure class and luxury. Serving as a summer evening cover-up and a much needed extra layer in winter, Pashminas are available in every colour under the sun, adding interest to any outfit. Keeping a stockpile of several different colours, to go with numerous outfits, is a wise idea.

Every wardrobe should have an expansive collection of belts too. The style du jour – and it has been for quite a while now – is the waist belt. Whether it is skinny or wide, cinching in a dress or blouse can bring a whole new life to an old garment.

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A killer pair of heels virtually goes without saying. You must have at least one pair (at the very minimum naturally) of absolutely to-die-for heels – totally vertiginous and oozing sex appeal, they’ll take any outfit to new heights of glam.

Of course with a pair of shoes like that, you need an equally glam bag to store them in (for the times you actually have to walk somewhere), so an oversized bag is a must, must, must. The most stand-out styles have a patent finish and not only add sheer gorgeousness to your look but will survive all climates: practical and pretty. Perfect!

To top it all off, make you sure you have a trilby hat perched in your wardrobe. A style statement that dates back decades – in fact we can thank the late Michael Jackson, a style king as much as the King of pop, for making the trilby an everlasting style statement – you can trust that a trilby will pile on the attitude to any outfit, or disguise a bad hair day at the very least.

With these must-have accessories sitting in your wardrobe you’ll be prepared for every eventuality and every ensemble, and you’ll be able to inject life back into items you had given up on. You just can’t go wrong!