Nothing grabs my attention like beautiful shoes or a unique handbag. Either accessory can take an outfit from boring to impressive instantly. You could be wearing the simplest of outfits, like jeans and a white T-shirt, but add a standout bag or printed boots, and suddenly, your look is statement-making.
It's for this reason that when scrolling through Instagram or shopping online, it's always the chic shoes and fancy handbags that stop me dead in my tracks. From the knee-high animal-print boots I can't stop thinking about to the feathered handbag I've already saved three times on Instagram, below, I'm highlighting the 16 cool shoes and handbags that made me do a double-take.
SHOES
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Raye
Moonlight Heel
New Year's Eve, anyone?
Marc Fisher x Elizabeth Sulcer
Fifily Bootie
Animal print is all I can think about right now, and I love the black detail at the top.
Tony Bianco
Hank Heel
These would look so chic with trousers.
Sam Edelman
Fraya Boot
This color!
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Khaite
Zebra-Print Calf Hair Knee Boots
Zebra print is so popular right now.
Mango
Rhinestone Strap Sandals
Another solid NYE contender.
Topshop
Breeze Snake Square-Toe Boots
Between the shape and the print, I can't decide what I like most.
Schutz
Zarina Boot
These are just so badass.
BAGS
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Staud
Moon Bag
Confession: I already got this one. I couldn't help myself.
Mango
Fringe Bucket Bag
Consider your holiday party bag found.
Manu Atelier
Micro Ladybird Bag
Grandma, but in a cool way.
H&M
Bucket Bag
This would give your everyday outfits a chic twist.
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LPA
Rocco Purse
Hello, party bag!
Madewell
The Simple Circle Crossbody Bag
Can you tell I'm into animal prints right now?
Zara
Beaded Bucket Bag
Just add an LBD, and your night-out look is set.
Topshop
Sparkle Black Velvet Bag
This has holiday party season written all over it.