Clothes Alone Do Not Maketh The Man {Fashion Forward}

As a lover of little black dresses - seriously, I am not going to tell you how many I've owned - I've always been aware of the impact that my choice of accessories has on my outfit. I love how pair of peep-toe shoes and a string of pearls can transform a plain black wrap dress from office to occasion, or how with some bright accessories and a pair of ballet flats, the same dress would be ideal for lunch and shopping with the girls.

The idea works just as well for my other staple outfit - jeans, a white tee and a blazer. Just change the height of your shoes, the colour of your belt and the brooch on your lapel and you could be two totally different people.

Truly, accessories are the perfect way to extend the wear of your clothes, or update an outfit, without spending a huge amount of money. To make your money last even longer, choose accessories that come back into fashion every few years - like animal print scarves, skinny belts and statement necklaces. If you look after them, by the time that fashion rolls around again, no-one will remember the pieces you've stashed away and you'll still be bang on trend.

Anyway, this week, I thought I'd show you a few covetable accessories that I've been lusting after. I mean, that's what this Fashion Forward gig is all about, right?

1. The Migratory Belt available from Flight Path Designs, 2. Yellow Asymmetrical Necklace available from Julie Jongleuse, 3. Heritage Rose Ring available from Liz Hutnick and 4. Mini Frame Pouch available from Oktak.

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