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The Freshest New Activewear Arrivals from Spirit

How to get excited about working out? New gear to do it all in, obvs. So whether you’re hitting or gym or sweating it out at a fitness class, give your motivation a jump-start with the freshest activewear arrivals from Spirit of Accessorize. It’s time to get physical.

 

Say it Loud

 

Picture this: you’re all geared up to go to that new spin class but it’s raining and your BFF’s bailed. The temptation to go back to bed is more than real rn so you need to give yourself a pep talk – and fast. The solution? A swish slogan vest to make you feel like the gym-bunny babe you already know you are.

 

Girl in Grey

 

Going straight from barre to brunch and got no time to change? Don’t lose your chill, girl – just throw on this grey get-up and cover all bases. Stretch it out in this space-dyed crop top and jogger combo, slipping on the matching hoodie for smashed-avo-on-sourdough vibes.

 

Print Power

 

If you wish you were finding your yoga flow on a beach rather than a sweaty studio (we hear you), then this palm-print crop top is sure to give your new-year enthusiasm an extra ‘lil boost. Team it with the matching leggings for all the Insta fitness star feels.

 

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Style Confessional: My New Year Trend Edit

Fashion funds might be low right now (payday, where you at?) but luckily, there are ways to add some freshness into your wardrobe without having to splurge on a whole new outfit. Need some inspo? We asked Lucia Grace, all-time Insta crush and blogger babe at Style Confessional, to show us the must-have accessories that she’s got her eye on for 2018. Here’s her new year trend edit.

 

1. Clean Jewellery

 

After all the extravagance of the festive period, I’m loving dialling it back to basics with these jewellery pieces. The clean metal shapes are tirelessly chic, and are perfect way to accessorise even the most simple of January outfits.

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2. The Monochrome Bag

 

Nothing says new year, new you like a new statement hand bag. This pint-sized black and white beauty is embellished with studs and stars, and nails the monochrome trend on the head.

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3. Statement Earrings

 

I’m totally obsessed with these mismatched earrings. Worn with vintage denim and a white shirt, they do all the talking and add a gorgeous tribal twist to the look.

 

 

The second pair of statement earrings I chose were these gorgeous red beaded discs. The bright pop of red looks great worn with a patterned shirt – a fun way to beat those January blues!

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5. The Blanket Scarf

 

It’s January and temperatures have really started to plummet, so blanket scarves are one of my favourite trends this season. This gorgeous monochrome one in a classic houndstooth print drapes beautifully and is super snuggly too.

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The Best 3 Super-Bags for Your New Season Detox

Put down the green stuff. This year, the only thing that’s getting a detox is our wardrobes, and these three super-bags (see what we did there?) are here to shake up our style line-ups for SS18. Wanna have a taste? Here are our feel-good fashion faves…

1. The Green Goddess

 

Need a new season pick-me-up? Designed in a lush green hue, this barrel-shaped bag will have you sorted for work and play. Stirring things up with glossy gold hardware for an extra kick, this down-sized design is the swishest way to refresh your wardrobe in time for the arrival of SS18.

 

2. The Citrus Zinger

 

Giving our new season ‘fits all the zing that they’ll ever need, this cute yellow camera bag is our latest style squeeze. Softly-structured for a fresh new feel, this cross-body design has got our brunch-to-bar needs covered with its so-bold hue, long shoulder strap (hello, hands free) and two zipped compartments for all those essentials.

 

3. The Berry Blast

 

If you need a hit of something sweet, then this berry-hued backpack is the *so* the one.  Whizzing up its quilted designed with leather-look pockets and a top panel, this sports-luxe number will nourish your new season get-ups with all the style points. Delish.

 

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5 Work Bags to Refresh Your Office Style

3 New-In Accessory Trends to Update Your January Wardrobe

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5 Work Bags to Refresh Your Office Style

New year, new gear. Get back on the daily grind with the best five work bags to refresh your office style, from super-sized totes and satchels to boss-babe backpacks.

 

1. The Bowler Bag

 

An all-time retro fashion fave, bowler bags are back in the game for 2k18 – and their v modern makeover means they’re perfect for the nine-to-five. Featuring a cool colour block, this handheld hun is the only way to go from your desk to happy hour with the work wives.

 

2. The Backpack

 

Handbags not really your thing? No sweat – this all-black backpack is clean, cool and swish enough to wear to the office. Giving us all the city gal feels, this leather-look style has a zipped pocket inside its roomy main compartment to keep you as organised as poss. And the best bit? It works just as well for weekend brunch dates too.

 

3. The Hobo Bag

 

Hobo bags have reinvented their reputation for SS18, with minimal shapes taking over classic slouchy designs. Bring ‘em back into your new season wardrobe with this sleek style in a soft, muted pink, with two zipped sections for all your boss babe essentials. Carry it in the crook of your arm (so profesh) or wear it over your shoulder when you grab your morning coffee.

 

4. The Satchel

 

Yep, you heard right – satchels are back for the new season, shaking off their playground persona for a grown-up vibe that’s so right for the daily grind. Get in on the trend with this all-grey number with multiple zip pockets, plus a long-line shoulder strap for going hands-free on your commute. Too good

5. The Leather Bag

If you want a work bag that’ll look the biz *and* you can basically wear forever, then this black leather style is so the one.  Designed with suede panels for a textural switch-up, this zip-top shoulder bag has more than enough room for your office must-haves – meaning you can say goodbye to that extra tote for your laptop/trainers/online shopping. Win-win.

 

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3 New-In Accessory Trends to Update Your January Wardrobe

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3 New-In Accessory Trends to Update Your January Wardrobe

See ya, sequins. Now that the new year is *finally* here, we want our wardrobes to suit the mood of new season – and these fresh new styles are the best place to start. So whether you’re overhauling your entire style vibe or just need to bring it bang up to date, meet the three new-in accessory trends to update your January wardrobe.

 

1. Modern Monochrome

 

Black + white = the dream equation. Wear it in a whole new way this January with the must-have bags of the new season, designed with chevron stripes, graphic prints and star-studded appliqués that are anything but basic. Or, try the trend with monochrome jewels – we’re talking tasselled hoops, ball-drop earrings and pom-pom rings to set your Insta feed on fire.

 

 

2. Clean Lines

 

Want a bag to wear now *and* right through SS18? Make room in your new season wardrobe for pastel palettes, animal textures and classic colour combos on cool, understated designs that’ll take you straight from AM to PM. No fuss, no frills – these bags are all you need for an instant style refresh.

 

 

3. Glam Geometrics

 

Geometric jewellery has been on our style radar for several seasons now, serving up all the Scandi vibes with minimal shapes and clean lines. This year, the trend has seriously glammed up its game with cool crescents, swish brushed metals and statement-making proportions that give a subtle nod to retro styling. Whether you go for so-extra earrings, a need-now necklace or an XXL ring, this latest line-up of geometric jewels is sure to make ‘em stare.

 

 

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Top 5 Things To Do in January 2018

The tree’s come down, the mince pies have been scoffed and your novelty knits have been banished to the back of the wardrobe: yep, Christmas is officially over and we litch can’t believe it. Luckily, there’s all sorts of fun to be had in the new year, meaning the post-festive blues won’t be around for *too* long. Don’t believe us? From the best live music to new movies, here are the top things to do in January 2018.

 

1. Get your poker face on with Molly’s Game

Starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, Molly’s Game is the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade until her arrest in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents. Before then, Bloom’s players included royalty, sports stars and even the Russian mob. See it cinemas nationwide from Monday 1st January 2018.

 2. Put the fun back into fitness with the Brighton Glow Run

 

Wanna ease yourself back into your trainers after two weeks of sitting on the sofa watching ALL the Christmas films on Netflix? Taking place on Saturday 6th January 2018, the Brighton Glow Run is a fun way to jump start your post-festive fitness – sign up now to join hundreds of runners lighting up the 5K route along Brighton and Hove Pier, with all neon accessories provided.

 

3. Watch a 16-piece orchestra perform Destiny’s Child’s greatest hits

Ladies, leave your man at home – a 16-piece orchestra will be performing Destiny’s Child’s greatest hits at XOYO in Shoreditch, London, and we are *so* here for it. From Say My Name and Survivor, to Bootylicious to Bills, Bills, Bills, the night promises to be full of throwback tunes that’ll have you busting your best moves with your BFFs. Book now for Sunday 20th January 2018 now – tickets cost just £15.

4. Grab some retro garms at the Glasgow Preloved Vintage Kilo Sale

Skint and in need of a style fix? Don’t sweat it, girl – head on over to the Glasgow Preloved Vintage Kilo Sale and shop through six(!) tonnes of retro clothing at just £15 per kilo. The event takes place at the Trades Hall of Glasgow on Sunday 28th January from 10am-4pm, and more details can be found here.

5. Be an indie queen with The Cribs at The Foundry, Sheffield

Fresh off the back of their seventh album (which was recorded in just five days), The Cribs are heading on a UK tour this January – and they’re stopping off at The Foundry at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union on Saturday 20th January to perform some of their coolest tunes. Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £22.

Accessorize 2018 Vision Board: Live Your Best Life

2018 is finally here – and we wanna make this year the best one yet. But forget about rigid resolutions and rules that are all about change because we think it’s high time that we celebrated everything that makes you the total babe that you already are. This year, go for growth over #goals and see what *you* can achieve, whether you’re trying something new, travelling the world or simply spreading more good vibes. Wanna know how to stay on top of your game? Enter the vision board…

 

So, What Exactly is a Vision Board?

Visualisation is one *the* most powerful things that we can do to conceptualise our hopes and wishes, stay motivated and help us become the best version of ourselves – and that’s where vision boards come in. Made up of inspiring images and quotes (and basically whatever else takes your fancy), these must-have mood boards aim to represent what you want to be, do or have in your life. But more importantly, they’re designed to focus on how you want to feel – and keep you positive from now till the finish line.

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Share Your Vision Board with Us!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be asking our fave blogger babes and Insta-crushes to create and share their vision boards with us – meaning there’ll be more than enough inspiration to keep you motivated in January and beyond. Wanna get in on the action? Make your own vision board, upload it onto Insta and tag @Accessorize – and tell us what you wanna achieve for 2018.