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Feather earrings are back for another season: are you wearing them?

Dangles & Shoulder Dusters

Lucky Brand Armour Feather Earrings C$26, Charlotte Russe Gilded Tri-Feather Earrings US$6.50, Aldo Crest Earrings US$10.00


Falling Feather Earrings US$3.80, Peacock Feather Earrings US$6.99, Tem Feather Earrings US$875

Hoops

Aldo Sous Earrings C$12.00, Bebe Feather and Hoop Earrings US$24.00, Alex Monroe...

With the Royal Wedding approaching, our big accessory inspiration for this coming season is Hats! Always an eyecatcher, the Oversized Floppy Hat pairs sweet feminine style with protection from UV-rays and bad hair days.

Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Vanessa Hudgens

Inspired?  Here are a few chic chapeaus we have our eye on:

(1) J.Crew Windmill Straw Hat US$39.50
(2) Zara Wide Brimmed Hat C$49...

For daytime to date time, the Clutch is one of our favourite ways to add sparkle without overwhelming the rest of your ensemble.  These dazzling minis are every bit as versatile as a black bag but with much more personality:

Warm Tones
(1) Judith Leiber 'Crystal and Bead Embellished Oval' US$1,995
(2) ALDO 'Lickert' C$29.98/US$29.98 (sale)
(3) Tasha 'Textured Metal' US$88

It had a bit of a slow start since 2009, but now the wise Owl is showing up on trendy accessories in stores from Forever21 to Tiffany's. Here are some of the styles we found:

Necklaces
Fredflare Hinged Owl Necklace C$22/ US$22, For Owl Time Pocket Watch Necklace US$27.99, Kris Nations Owl Crescent Necklace US$70.00

Forever 21 Hinged Owl Necklace US$2.80, Marc By Marc...

Come fall in love with the structured bag trend! Celebs are opting for clean cut bags with fewer pockets and simpler designs.

Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, Kate Moss, Leighton Meester (on Gossip Girl set)

What's great about this trend is it works in every size.

Small:

(Top) Forever21 Quilted Clutch C$29.80/US$24.80, Burak Uyan
(Bottom) Mark Jacobs Swinger Shoulder Bag US$995,  

Fedoras have been around for over 100 years, making it into the mainstream in the early 1920s.  What started out as a hat for women quickly morphed into menswear, and in its evolution eventually became the truly gender neutral fashion statement we love today.

Best of all this statement chapeau is undeniably practical for chilly temps, and so all that's left to ask is: Which fedora will you...

We've been lusting over statement earrings and cuff bracelets; now it's time for a little finger candy to help, erm, ring in the New Year with bold glamour!


Ariella Collection Pave Flower Ring C$81.21, Claire's Filigree Flower Ring C$12, Amrita Singh Caleb Ring US$75


Forever 21 Lavish Beaded Ring C$6.80, Amrita Singh Talmage Ring US$75, Forever 21 Vague perle C$6.80


Forever 21 Pearl and...

We are loving statement earrings as a way to add drama to any outfit this holiday season.  From drop to chandelier and all styles in between, statement earrings can transform any outfit from drab to fab.

Overkill Alert: If you do choose bold earrings to polish off your outfit, leave the other accessories understated or at home - less is more.

Here are some great statement earrings under $50...

If you wear no other piece of jewelry this season, invest in a statement cuff bracelet for guaranteed glamour.  Unlike statement necklaces, cuffs aren't as in-your-face (literally) so you can wear them again and again!

We like big stones, delicate and artsy designs, and brightly coloured cuffs to add edgy elegance to your favourite LBD:

Bold Stones
(clockwise from top left) BCBG Hinged Stone...