A new coat or sweater takes real thought — fit, fabric, the right length. A great pair of earrings or the right bag takes thirty seconds and does nearly as much for how put-together an outfit feels. That’s really the whole idea behind today’s edit.
Today’s ten mix genuinely different price points and occasions on purpose — a $38 necklace next to a $615 pair of sunglasses, an easy suede hobo bag next to a beaded fringe bag that’s strictly for parties. Treat it like a menu: pick what fits the occasion you actually have coming up.
Key Takeaways
- Today’s ten picks span $38 to $615 on purpose — a few everyday basics, a couple of real splurges, and nothing you need to buy all at once.
- The earrings in today’s cover photo (Lizzie Fortunato) are included below, along with nine more across earrings, jewelry, bags, and finishing touches.
- Two picks lean fully festive — the beaded fringe bag and the cat-eye sunglasses — if you want something with a little more personality for holiday parties.
What You’ll Find in This Post
- Key Takeaways
- 1. The Cover Look: Lizzie Fortunato Amazonite Umbria Earrings
- 2. The Everyday Pop of Color: Seraphine Crystal Drop Earrings
- 3. The Timeless Basic: NADRI Madrid Pearl Leverback Earrings
- 4. The Splurge: Caviar Sterling Silver Rope Station Bracelet
- 5. The Everyday Layer: Gold Paperclip Toggle Clasp Necklace
- 6. The Everyday Bag: Ivy Chain Suede Hobo Bag
- 7. The Party Bag: Maeve Beaded Fringe Bag
- 8. The Shape-Shifter: Berkeley Belt in Calf Hair
- 9. The Everyday Sunglasses: Barcelona Polarized Acetate Sunglasses
- 10. The Splurge Sunglasses: Icon 52mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
- FAQs
The Easiest Wardrobe Refresh There Is
A new coat or sweater takes planning. Accessories don’t — that’s the whole appeal. I keep coming back to the same handful of pieces because they change an outfit’s mood in seconds: a statement earring takes a plain sweater from everyday to dressed-up, a beaded bag turns a simple black dress into a party look, and a good belt gives shape to anything loose and layered.
✨ Beth’s Style Tip: If you only add one thing from today’s list, make it a bag or a pair of earrings — those are the two pieces that change an outfit’s mood the fastest, from casual to festive and back again.
Earrings
1. The Cover Look: Lizzie Fortunato Amazonite Umbria Earrings
Amazonite Umbria Earrings, Lizzie Fortunato — Tuckernuck
$220.00, Amazonite
Why it works: the earrings in today’s cover photo — a red onyx stud with an amazonite drop, so you get warmth and a cooler blue-green in one earring. Dress them down with denim and a sweater, or let them do the talking against a solid-color dress.
2. The Everyday Pop of Color: Seraphine Crystal Drop Earrings
Seraphine Crystal Drop Earrings — Talbots
$39.50, Titan/Gold
Why it works: a faceted crystal drop in a soft sage-gray that reads far more expensive than it is. An easy one to keep in heavy rotation all winter.
3. The Timeless Basic: NADRI Madrid Pearl Leverback Earrings
NADRI Madrid Pearl Leverback Earrings — Anthropologie
$68.00, Gold
Why it works: a pearl drop on a gold leverback hoop — polished enough for a holiday dinner, simple enough for every day in between. If you only buy one pair from today’s list, this is the one that’ll get the most wear.
Jewelry Layers
4. The Splurge: Caviar Sterling Silver Rope Station Bracelet
Caviar Sterling Silver Rope Station Bracelet — LAGOS
$475.00–$500.00, Sterling Silver
Why it works: Lagos is a brand I come back to again and again — the beaded rope detail is substantial without being heavy, and it layers beautifully with other silver pieces. I actually wear mine daily as the band for my smart watch, which tells you how much I trust it to hold up.
5. The Everyday Layer: Gold Paperclip Toggle Clasp Necklace
Gold Paperclip Toggle Clasp Necklace —Tuckernuck
$38.00, Gold
Why it works: a simple paperclip chain with a toggle closure — polished enough to wear alone over a crewneck, or layered with a smaller chain if you like stacking.
Bags
6. The Everyday Bag: Ivy Chain Suede Hobo Bag
Ivy Chain Suede Hobo Bag — Talbots
$169.00, Indigo Blue
Why it works: soft suede with a gold chain handle that dresses up a casual outfit without any effort — big enough to actually be useful, which isn’t always a given with a shoulder bag this pretty.
7. The Party Bag: Maeve Beaded Fringe Bag
Maeve Beaded Fringe Bag — Anthropologie
$128.00, Gold (also in a festive wine red)
Why it works: this one was too fun not to include — a fully beaded fringe bag that’s pure holiday-party energy. Not an everyday piece, but exactly the kind of thing worth having on hand for the parties already on your calendar.
Finishing Touches
8. The Shape-Shifter: Berkeley Belt in Calf Hair
Berkeley Belt in Calf Hair — J.Crew
$89.50, Vivid Burgundy Haircalf (also in camel and black)
Why it works: a classic square-buckle belt in a rich burgundy calf hair — cinch it over a cardigan or a shirtdress for instant shape, no extra layer required.
9. The Everyday Sunglasses: Barcelona Polarized Acetate Sunglasses
Barcelona Polarized Acetate Sunglasses — Quince
$50.00 (usually retails for $180.00), Tortoise with Brown Gradient Lens
Why it works: an oversized, classic tortoise frame that’s genuinely polarized, not just dark lenses. A smart everyday pair at a fraction of the usual price.
10. The Splurge Sunglasses: Icon 52mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
Icon 52mm Cat Eye Sunglasses — Tom Ford
$615.00, Shiny Dark Havana Beveled
Why it works: a proper cat-eye in rich tortoise with gold hardware — the kind of pair that elevates even the simplest outfit. A genuine investment, but one that’ll outlast every trend that comes and goes.
How to Wear Today’s Picks
A few ways I’d put these to use:
- Let one piece carry the color: if you’re wearing all neutrals, add the Seraphine or Lizzie Fortunato earrings for a hit of color without touching the rest of the outfit.
- Save the Maeve Beaded Fringe Bag and the Tom Ford cat-eye sunglasses for the dressier occasions on your calendar — everything else here works for everyday.
- A good leather belt, like the Berkeley, can replace a jacket as the thing that gives an outfit shape — cinch it over a cardigan or a simple dress.
- Keep pearls and gold pieces, like the NADRI earrings and the Gold Paperclip Necklace, as your reach-for-everything basics — they go with nearly anything already in your closet.
FAQs
Start with one accessory that contrasts with what you already wear most — if your closet is full of neutrals, a colorful earring or a textured bag does more work than another sweater.
Yes — a single pair of statement earrings is one of the easiest ways to make a simple outfit feel finished, and they work across casual and dressy occasions equally well.
Something with a little shine or texture that you wouldn’t wear to the office — think a beaded or metallic bag, or a pair of drop earrings in a color you’d normally skip.
Closing Thoughts
I don’t think you need to overhaul your closet for the holidays. A few of the right accessories, mixed in with what you already own, do most of the work — and they’re a lot more fun to shop for than another basic sweater.
Start with whichever of today’s ten feels most like a gap in your own jewelry box or closet, and build from there.
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Earrings
- Lizzie Fortunato Amazonite Umbria Earrings
- Seraphine Crystal Drop Earrings
- NADRI Madrid Pearl Leverback Earrings
Jewelry Layers
- LAGOS Caviar Sterling Silver Rope Station Bracelet
- LAGOS Matching Smart Watch Band
- Tuckernuck Gold Paperclip Toggle Clasp Necklace
Bags
Finishing Touches
- J.Crew Berkeley Belt in Calf Hair
- Barcelona Polarized Acetate Sunglasses
- Tom Ford Icon 52mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
The Cover Look
Originally featured in: When to Start Holiday Shopping (I Already Have!)
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Which of today’s ten is going straight into your closet — or your holiday party wish list? Tell me in the comments.
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