The Ultimate Cool Girl Accessories You Need For Summer
Here’s how all cool girls are accessorising their outfits this year.
We’re officially in spring and with sunnier days and warmer weather on the way, it’s definitely time to put our winter coats away and start thinking about our summer outfits.
If you don’t want to fork out on loads of new outfits for spring and summer, we don’t blame you— who has the money to buy a whole new wardrobe for summer every year???
Luckily, if you want to switch up your style all it takes is some accessories to completely transform the look of your favourite pair of jeans and make you look like the ultimate cool girl who’s just stepped out of a Pinterest board.
If you need some inspo on the hottest accessories for 2024, you’re in luck as you can get a student discount at Charles & Keith to help you save some cash on your new pair of shoes or a new bag for summer.
Best of all? For a limited time only our student discount is boosted to 15% which means you can save even more than usual right up until the 31st of May 2024. So, if you’re eyeing something up you’ll want to add it to your basket now.
If you need some help when it comes to accessorising or want to try something new, you’ll know that mary-janes and ballet flats have been all over TikTok recently, and everyone seems to have ditched their mini bags for something with more room (which we love, because we want to be able to carry more than our phone and keys in our bag).
Still not sure where to start? Here are our top picks of the accessories that will make you feel like the coolest person in the room this year.
Patent Buckled Mary Jane Flats in Red- Charles & Keith, £65
Cherry red is THE colour of 2024 and if you’ve been thinking of adding some colour to your wardrobe, these mary-janes are a great way to start. Simply pair with your favourite jeans or summer dress, or try them with leopard print which is the other huge trend of 2024 for a stylish everyday look.
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Tubular Slouchy Tote Bag in Black- Charles & Keith, £115
Big bags are back in again, and everyone who loves to carry way too much stuff on them every day can rejoice. This slouchy tote bag is the perfect bag for uni as it’s big enough to fit your laptop, water bottle and any books you might need to carry across campus—but you’ll look bang on trend doing it.
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Toni Knotted Hobo Bag in Noir- Charles & Keith, £85
While big bags are perfect for everyday life, we still can’t get enough of shoulder bags for nights or dinners out and this hobo bag comes in a sophisticated silhouette which will go with every outfit. It also comes with a detachable card holder so you don’t have to worry about losing or misplacing your cards on a night out.
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Dorri Double-Bow Slingback Pumps in Butter- Charles & Keith, £65
If you want to brighten up your outfits, butter yellow is a subtle way to inject some colour. Butter yellow is also trending right now and pastel colours pretty much scream summer. With a chunky block heel and delicate double bow, these are the cutest shoes to add to your everyday collection and can be easily dressed up or down.
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Cesia Metallic Accent Shoulder Bag in Chocolate- Charles & Keith, £79
If you want a stunning and elegant everyday bag the Cesia bag is it. With a classic minimalist design and its timeless combination of chocolate brown and metallic gold— this should be in every cool girl’s wardrobe for 2024.
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Double Strap Slingback Mary Jane Pumps in Chalk- Charles & Keith, £65
If you want to try styling mary-janes but are more of a neutral girlie, these white pumps are perfect for accessorising your everyday outfits. With a comfortable 4cm block heel and iconic double strap design, these shoes are perfect for teaming with long skirts or jeans this summer.
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Leia Tote Bag in Taupe- Charles & Keith, £89
If you like simple and minimalist designs the Leia tote bag will be your new best friend. In a sophisticated taupe colour, it comes with a simple magnetic opening with a roomy interior so you can fit your laptop and your go-to essentials. Best of all? It comes with a smaller pouch so you can store your important items like your keys or loose change without having to search through your whole bag.
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Metallic-Accent Pointed-Toe Slingback Flats in Silver- Charles & Keith, £55
Silver has been super popular on TikTok over the last year and these slingback flats have a pop of gold too, so if you can’t decide which metal suits you better you can show off both in one pair of shoes. With a super low block heel, these shoes are great if you have to do a lot of walking around campus but will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.
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Patent Pearl Embellished Trapeze-Heel Slingback Pumps in Black Patent- Charles & Keith, £75
If you’re looking for a glamorous and timeless pair of shoes to wear to all your special occasions— we present these slingback pumps. With a shiny patent finish, decorative pearls and metallic plating these shoes are the perfect way to finish off an outfit, whether you’re going out for drinks with your girls or a date night.
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Shalia Tote Bag in Cognac- Charles & Keith, £115
For the ultimate causal cool girl look, the canvas Shalia tote bag will fit all your essentials and is perfect for taking to lectures and heading out for drinks straight after. With two straps giving you the option to wear it on your shoulder or carry it in your hand, the Shalia is the perfect bag for dressing up and down.
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Feeling inspired? Don’t forget to use your student discount at Charles & Keith to save some money and treat yourself to a new bag or pair of shoes that will see you through summer and beyond.
