RULE 3:

Instead of splurging on an entire brandnew outfit, you can opt for embellished accessories to luxe up the clothes you already own.

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Instead of splurging on an entire brandnew outfit, you can opt for embellished accessories to luxe up the clothes you already own.

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Bejewelled brooches

Wear them on your jackets or dresses like badges of honour. Just don’t stop at one – the more the merrier.

1. Sonia Rykiel crystalembellished brooch, $245, from www.matchesfashion.com.

2. Metal and fox fur brooch (price unavailable) from Fendi.

3. Crystalembellished metal and resin brooch (price unavailable) from Chanel.

4. Crystal-embellished resin brooch (price unavailable) from Chanel.

5. Crystalembellished brass brooch (price unavailable) from Lanvin.

6. Rhinestoneembellished metal pins, $19.90 for a set of four, from Zara.

7. Crystal-embellished brooch (price unavailable) from Gucci.

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Bold bags

Party time calls for fun statement bags, so what’s better than having extravagant arm candy in contrast to your cool, nonchalant, denim-ondenim number?

1. Beaded micro shoulder bag, $4,080, from Roger Vivier.

2. Velvet clutch embellished with pearls (price unavailable) from Miu Miu.

3. Glitterencrusted shoulder bag (price unavailable) from Jimmy Choo.

4. Alexander McQueen embellishedleather drawstring bag (price unavailable) from Pedder on Scotts.

5. GG Marmont shoulder bag embellished with pearls and crystals, $3,390, from Gucci.

6. Lune crystalstudded leather shoulder bag, $2,990, from Bally.

7. Baguette shoulder bag with embellishments (price unavailable) from Fendi.

8. Leather shoulder bag embellished with studs (price unavailable) from Louis Vuitton.

9. Dionysus bag embellished with studs and crystals, $4,380, from Gucci.

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Look-at-me heels

Slip into the sexiest, most attentiongrabbing footwear you can find.

1. Leather Mary Janes with crystal-embellished heels (price unavailable) from Dolce & Gabbana.

2. Crystal-embellished satin pumps (price unavailable) from Balenciaga.

3. Satin d’Orsays with metal and crystal details, $2,220, from Miu Miu.

4. Sophia Webster suede shoes with butterfly-motif details (price unavailable) from Pedder on Scotts.

5. Studded court shoes, $1,560, from Gucci.

6. Glitter-encrusted d’Orsays with crystal and feather details (price unavailable) from Miu Miu.

7. Leather sandals with beaded details (price unavailable) from Kate Spade.

8. Leather pumps with metal-chain and fauxpearl ankle straps, $1,190, from Moschino.

9. Christian Louboutin sandals embellished with studs and faux pearls, $1,910, from Pedder on Scotts.

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Velvet shoes and bags

Add texture to your LBDs or satin slips with this fabric that is synonymous with luxury.

1. Velvet sandals (price unavailable) from Prada.

2. Club velvet bag, $3,100, from Miu Miu.

3. Velvet Mary Janes (price unavailable) from Dries van Noten.

4. Velvet cross-body (price unavailable) from Dries van Noten.

5. Velvet pumps with ankle straps (price unavailable) from Castaner.

6. Velvet sandals, $1,090, from Bally.

7. Velvet sandals, $490, from Castaner.

8. Cahier velvet bag, $3,550, from Prada.

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Luxe slippers

Blinged up with fur, feathers and more, slippers are no longer meant just for the bedroom - perfect for long dresses.

1. Leather slides with cord and faux pearl details (price unavailable) from Chanel.

2. Beaded leather and suede slides (price unavailable) from Tory Burch.

3. Goat-hair slippers (price unavailable) from Gucci.

4. Sanayi 313 velvet slippers with feathers, US$1,432 (S$1,993), from www.net-a-porter.com.

5. Rochas embellished satin slippers, $1,383, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

6. Glitter-encrusted leather mules with feather pompoms (price unavailable) from Kate Spade.

7. Shearling slippers with crystal details (price unavailable) from Miu Miu.

8. Avec Moderation faux fur mules, $560, from Pedder on Scotts.

9. Glitterencrusted mules with feather pompoms (price unavailable) from Kate Spade.

10. Shearling slippers with crystal details (price unavailable) from Miu Miu.

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