Instant Outfit-Makers

By Instyle
Updated Sep 17, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
David Livingston/Getty; Amanda Schwab/Startraks

Instant Outfit-Makers

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Bright Scarves

Sara Jaye Weiss/Startraks; Gene Young/SplashNewsOnline.com

Add punch to an outfit with a bold wrapper that can double as a shawl. Molly Sims (left) upgraded a neutral look with a sunshine-yellow Madewell pashmina, while Halle Berry (right) chose a colorful print scarf.

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Piled-On Necklaces

Doug Peters/Landov; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The newest take on the statement necklace is a magpie's dream of attention-grabbing strands. Rihanna (left) added interest to an all-black jumpsuit with ropes of pearls in a variety of lengths, while Sandra Bullock (right) wore a tangle of chains with a simple sculptural dress.

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Colored Tights

Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan; Han Myung-Gu/WireImage

Skip basic black and show off your stems with hosiery in rich hues. Jennifer Aniston (left) got monochromatic in opaque gray tights in exactly the same shade as her minidress, while Zoe Saldana (right) accented her pretty pastel ensemble with plum tights (a perfect way to push a summery outfit into the next season!).

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Ornate Bracelets

Clint Spaulding/Patrick McMullan; George Pimentel/WireImage

When it comes to bangles, too much is never enough. Natalie Portman (left) wore a trio of silver cuffs on each wrist, while Nicole Richie (right) sported a selection of her own House of Harlow 1960 designs above and below the elbow for a different take on the look.

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Lace-up Boots

Fernando Leon/Abaca; Tony Barson/WireImage

These are not your granny's lace-ups! Alexis Bledel (left) played up her legs by adding studded booties to a clingy bandage dress, while Emma Watson (right) looked anything but prim in a witchy pair worn with a sleek metallic coat.

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Motorcycle Boots

Humberto Carreno/Startraks; Jose Perez/SplashNewsOnline.com

Nothing anchors an outfit like chunky, tough-girl kicks. Leighton Meester (right) buckled up her deep brown boots for a sleek downtown silhouette, while Jessica Biel (left) gave a similar pair casual flair by leaving her fasteners undone.

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Embellished Flats

Bauer-Griffin; Fame Pictures

Hot shoes don't have to have heels! Fergie (left) stayed comfortable and stylish in pointy-toe silver loafers, while Katie Holmes (right) chose equally chic bow-topped gold ballet flats.

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Quilted Bags

Olivier Douliery/Abaca; Landov

Dress up faithful old basics with this classic symbol of luxury. Blake Lively (right) gave a budget-friendly plaid dress a promotion with a Chanel design, while Jessica Alba (left) finished her understated black and white ensemble with a shoulder bag from the same house.

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Knit Hats

Jackson Lee/SplashNewsOnline.com; Charles Guerin/Abaca

Staying warm never looked so stylish! Cameron Diaz (left) accented her baby blues with a matching topper, and Diane Kruger (right) framed her face with a soft beret.

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Studded Belts

David Livingston/Getty; Amanda Schwab/Startraks

Rock-star style is a cinch with wide belts covered in heavy-metal accents.Emma Roberts (left) gave shape to a simple T-shirt dress with a buckled design from CC Skye, while Mary-Kate Olsen (right) updated a little black dress with an edgy Matthew Williamson for H&M number.

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