I've Seen a Lot of Accessories This Year, and These 24 Simply Excite Me
In my day-to-day work life, a lot of accessories grace my computer screen. I'm a fashion editor, so it's just part of the job description. While it's fun to look at pretty shoes and handbags on the regular, it also means that a particular piece has to be pretty darn good to stand out from the rest. This collection of accessories manages to do just that.
Equal parts trendy, affordable, and elevated, the purses and shoes I'm highlighting below first got my attention after I noticed how expensive they look. (Spoiler: Everything is under $160.) Rich, jewel-toned satin and croc-embossed materials add a luxurious-looking effect that also pairs nicely with an array of cozy winter knits and shiny faux leather. Since I'm all about sticking to a budget (especially during the holiday season), these accessories quickly ascended to the top of my seasonal wish list. To see what all the hype is about, keep scrolling and pick out your favorite.
Kaia Shoulder Bag
Giselle Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Ariana Croc Embossed Strappy Pumps
Carmen Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Iris Booties
Maeva Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
Logan Satin Shoulder Bag
Valeria Pointed Toe Boots
Olivia Shoulder Bag
Ella Mules
Isabella Patchwork Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Sofia Croc Embossed Tote
Next up: This Pretty Shoe Trend Is Begging to Be Worn at Your Next Holiday Party
Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter where she started working at Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her work at Who What Wear, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times.
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