25 Accessories That Will Give Your Holiday Wardrobe A Chic Upgrade

For 20 years, Spanish brand UNOde50 has set out to do one thing in the jewellery world: Break all existing moulds. A sense of wild freedom flows through collections like Rebel Voices, Be Unic and Natural Soul. Featuring pieces that bear an organic, handcrafted aesthetic, in a mix of materials from crystals to beads and leather, UNOde50 designs are decidedly rough around the edges.

When is a watch not a watch? When it's Fossil’s Q Wander Smartwatch, which fuses high-tech touchscreen displays with refi ned steel and classic leather accents. It connects to your phone and helps you stay fit by tracking your steps and calories—all while you control your music from your wrist.

The lustrous nacre of pearls has bewitched mankind for centuries, staying on the cusp of fashion with cool new mixes and an interesting play of colours. From Arium Collection and Toscow’s timeless, feminine styles, to Swarovski’s spiky, punk-tinged necklace, these pearls dare to be different.

There is a Fervor Montréal Bella bangle for every personality. Choose from a selection of gold or rhodium plated adjustable bands that are finished with three rows of clear crystals around each cap. Crowned by colourful Swarovski crystals at either end, stack these dazzlers for maximum effect.

Easy does it with a rainbow of polished stones and nature-inspired motifs, finished with tassels that sway with every stride.

Fashion and food come together in playful ways with N2’s snack-themed baubles. Guilt-free popcorn and cookies? Yes, please!

Throw caution to the wind and embrace all things tropical: N2’s whimsical parrot necklace, for example, brings a fun touch to any outfit. Take the theme to the nth degree by pairing it with feathered earrings from Gas Bijoux.

If you like an artistic take to your jewellery, Salut de Miel is the brand for you. Materials like burnished gold-plated brass are juxtaposed with fabrics and semi-precious gems, while a mixture of shapes and sizes give traditional metallic hardware a fun, unconventional update.

“Rien ne se fait sans amour” (nothing can be done without love), is the title of AGNÈS B.’s latest accessories collection, with pieces fittingly rendered in red and rose gold.

Designed specifically to be stacked, Folli Follie’s Fashionably Silver ring is an unexpected twist on a classic style.

From bedazzled bows to modern tiaras, a well-placed accessory gives an unexpected upgrade to the simplest of hairstyles. Take a cue from the runways and get a-clipping.

Suitable for both an art gallery opening and a music festival, UNOde50’s chunky silver pieces add instant urban edge to any look.

For every time or place, there is a S.T.A.M.P.S. watch. Its modular design morphs into a necklace, bracelet or watch, while a "stick and change" mechanism lets you "stamp" its watch face on as an accent on any smooth surface.

Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina turned heads and stole hearts by forgoing fl amboyance in favour of understatement. Take a page from the icon’s book by opting for discreet yet impactful styles: Monica Vinader’s deco-inspired Naida ring fits the bill perfectly.

Show off your softer side with dainty, floral and fauna-themed accessories, like Les Néréides’ enamelled blooms in shades of lilac and rose. Sweet... And wonderfully quirky.

Floral accents never fail to add elegance to an outfit- especially when it comes in the form of a dainty hydrangea pendant in gold and pink.