Shake Up Your Accessories Drawer

Michelle William's Studs
Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty; Courtesy of Asprey

Shake Up Your Accessories Drawer

01 of 06

Wear Your Belt as a Necklace

Wear Your Belt as a Necklace
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Toss a bejeweled belt around your neck for an instant statement piece. Follow Rachel Bilson's example and let the ends hang loose for a laid-back take on the look.

02 of 06

Get Silly with Your Bangles

Get Silly with Your Bangles
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Whether you swipe them from your grade-schooler or buy a pack for less than five bucks, fun rubber Silly Bandz add color and character to your serious gold and silver bracelets. Layer on a bunch or select a single bright band a la Sarah Jessica Parker to dress down your more adult pieces.

03 of 06

Get Out Grandma's Costume Jewelry

Get Out Grandma's Costume Jewelry
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Dress clips from decades past are the perfect way to surround your face with sparkle. If you're not as lucky as Olivia Palermo (whose aunt passes on top-quality vintage finds), try adding a pair of clip-on earrings to your neckline for a similar effect.

04 of 06

Pin a Strand of Sparkles in Your Hair

Pin a Strand of Sparkles in Your Hair
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No need to invest in a trendy headband! Think like Emily Blunt and wrap a simple updo with a crystal-studded necklace (use bobby pins to anchor it in place).

05 of 06

Wrap Your Wrist in Beads

Wrap Your Wrist in Beads
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Transform a long strand of beads into a chunky cuff in a matter of seconds. AnnaLynne McCord wraps outfit-matching necklaces around her wrist for a polished feel.

06 of 06

Borrow Your Baby's Jewelry

Michelle William's Studs
Michael Buckner/Getty; Courtesy of Asprey

She won't be needing those shower-gift earrings just yet! Add an element of surprise to an after-dark look a la Michelle Williams, with a pair of utterly adorable polka-dot bees from the children's section.

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