Must-have holiday accessories

It’s okay to go a little overboard when it comes to accessorizing your holiday outfits. Choose festive metallic items that are a bit more bold than your usual accessories. Just keep in mind that too much of a good thing, can overwhelm. “As a general rule, add your glitz in one or two places. Sparkling shoes and gorgeous, glittering earrings can make any little frock or clean-cut black suit shine,” says Chatelaine’s senior style editor Deborah Fulsang.

J. Crew giant starburst ring
Wear it with: A casual outfit – it's the perfect way to add some sparkle to your dinner party duds Available at jcrew.com
US$65

Bianca Nygard rhinestone buckle chain belt
Wear it with: Men's grey trousers or over your favourite cardigan
Available at nygard.com
CDN$24

Betsey Johnson Roxxy pumps
Wear them with: Black trousers or tuxedo pants Available at betseyjohnson.com
US$225

Banana Republic Tuxedo clutch
Wear it with: Any party dress all year long
Available at Banana Republic
CDN$90

Ardene hair clips with stones
Wear them: To dress up your ponytail – carry these clips in your purse to jazz up your post-work look Available at ardene.com
CDN$3.99

J. Crew crystal flower earrings
Wear them with: Your hair back and a simple top
Available at jcrew.com
US$65

Expression pearl and chain necklace with large pendant
Wear it with: A fancy skirt and t-shirt or anything with a plunging neckline
Available at The Bay
CDN$45

Reitmans red bead bracelet
Wear it with: Jeans and a black turtleneck – stack two or three bracelets for a bolder statement Available at Reitmans
CDN$16

Banana Republic Victoria poinsetta necklace
Wear it: To fill in any open neckline
Available at Banana Republic
CDN$95

Rebecca Melrose cuff
Wear it with: Your favourite little black dress
Available at Richard Booth Fine Jewellery
Starting at CDN$220