Alice Band

Horseshoe-shaped head wear is no longer associated with David Beckham and physical activity - well unless, of course, you regard power-walking around the Market Place in Bolton as exercise.

An alice band is now a fashion-savvy staple that accommodates for the offbeat, through to the conventional.

When selecting your Alice band draw inspiration from Lily Allen, Joss Stone and Gwen Stefani.

Think pussy-bows, harsh plastic, pleated cotton and rich satins.

Itsy-bitsy clutch

Investing in an itsy-bitsy clutch does not render to pushing your oversized handbag to the back of the wardrobe. It simply means making a small addition to your already over-stretched arm-candy collection.

Be them snap-shut, over-the-shoulder or cupped in your hand, Accessorize in Market Street, is bang on trend this season.

Check out the Crystal Oscar bag below. A fashion-forward clutch for just £45.

Detailing

If ever there was a way to breathe life into a drab fabric, then feather, fringe and tassel detailing is it.

Stitching a trail of tassels to a hemline, or sowing feathers to a clutch works wonders when transforming a plan smock or a dated clutch.

Try experimenting with an ensemble edged with satin, a frock lined with beads or a shrug draped in sequins.