12 of the best high street accessories

Diva at Miss Selfridge

Begin the new year dripping glitz and glamour – start as you mean to go on, we say!

Diamanté earrings, £10, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com)

H&M

This box-style bag will stand the test of time, with classic looks that win top slot for wearability. And that's not mentioning a very affordable price tag…

Gold and black bag, £14.99. H&M (hm.com)

Primark

A new year probably means you need a new pair of black heels to carry you through the next few months!

Black heels, £16, Primark (primark.com)

Marks & Spencer

A shot of cobalt will always win you welcome attention. These will also work well for a day-to-night look.

Blue heels, £59, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com)

ASOS

Velvet and diamonds, how luxurious! These are total show-stoppers but will keep your feet comfy. What's not to like?

Velvet shoes, £40, ASOS (asos.com)

Wallis

These bronzed beauties will guarantee you compliments all night. Pair with an all-black ensemble for pzazz or team with a gorgeous green playsuit.

Bronze heels, £32, Wallis (wallis.co.uk)

Freedom at Topshop

Necklaces have become even more statement-y with the use of 3D florals. This cute pastel choice will look fab with a simple tee or even your LBD.

Flower necklace, £18.50, Freedom at Topshop (topshop.com)

Next

Forget the usual gold and silver in your jewellery box – we're loving the new wave of black. This laser-cut option would look on-trend with a shirt and tapered trouser combo.

Black necklace, £10, Next (next.co.uk)

River Island

Introducing the most luscious piece of arm candy you'll come across on the high street this year. Don't be surprised if you find yourself using it instead of your everyday handbag!

Jewelled clutch, £35, River Island (riverisland.com)

Matalan

The baroque style is staying strong into the new year. If you want to stay fashion-forward but in an understated way, choose a neutral-but-glitzy clutch like this one.

Baroque clutch, £15, Matalan (matalan.co.uk)

BHS

Everyone needs a black clutch as their go-to choice for a night out. The glitter and bow detail on this one make it a strong candidate.

Black glitter clutch, £12, BHS (bhs.co.uk)

Accessorize

An understated and elegant bracelet is perfect for those outfits that need just a touch of gleaming gold.

Leaf bracelet, £15, Accessorize (accessorize.com)