Women’s fashion fall trends: How to achieve the shine look

Metallic fabric, Lurex, lamé and glitter all sparkled on the runway. Inject a dose of glamour into your outfit with one of these women’s fashion accessories.

Prabal Gurung, Tibi, Michael Kors and Elie Saab all included iridescent gowns in their fall 2012 collections. Get a high-gloss glow for a fraction of the price with these affordable shimmering accessories from women's fashion brands such as Topshop, Eddera and Nasty Gal.


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  • Elie Saab, Tibi, Marc Jacobs

  • Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

    Melie Bianco Janelle bag, $68, at meliebianco.com

  • Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

    Dolce Vita Jenna heels, $219, at nastygal.com

  • Halogen wide-rib-knit infinity scarf, $38, at nordstrom.com

  • Lodis Martinique rectangular metal-buckle pant belt, $38, at lodis.com

  • American Apparel shiny pack cloth duffle bag, $30, at American Apparel, locations throughout the city; visit americanapparel.net

  • Streets Ahead bronze metallic mesh cuff bracelet, $45, at endless.com

  • Asos Prop metallic pointed platforms, $77, at asos.com

  • Aldo Caracciola clutch, $20, at Aldo, locations throughout the city; visit aldoshoes.com

  • Gaelle Lou headband, $86, at gaellea.etsy.com

  • Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

    Jennifer Lopez for Kohl’s Keera flats, $60, at kohls.com

  • American Apparel shiny braided belt, $13, at American Apparel, locations throughout the city; visit americanapparel.net

  • Nasty Gal knotted headband, $12, at nastygal.com

  • GoJane metallic reptile clutch, $36, at gojane.com

  • Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

    St. Thomas gold chunky necklace, $20, at T.J.Maxx, locations throughout the city; visit tjmaxx.com

  • Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

    Forever 21 Monsoon bangle set of 14, $6, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com

  • Brooklyn Bakery Miami Vice leather coin purse, $60, at boutine.com

  • Topshop sequin Peter Pan necklace, $28, at topshop.com

  • Rockin Robin metallic belt, $36, at Lester’s, 1534 Second Ave between 79th and 80th Sts (212-734-9292)

  • Eddera Ethereal headband, $120 (normally $160), at eddera.com. Enter code “Eddera25” at checkout to receive this discount through October 21.

  • Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

    Forever 21 Mirror Mirror bracelet, $2, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com

  • American Apparel medium metallic leather carry-all pouch, $46, at American Apparel, locations throughout the city; visit americanapparel.net

  • Aldo leather-and-suede booties, $120, at Aldo, locations throughout the city; visit aldoshoes.com

  • H&M sculptural bag, $60, at H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com

  • Alexandra Satine Valencia clutch, $280, at Verve, 338 Bleecker St between Christopher St and West 10th St (212-675-6693, vervenyc.com)

  • Brooklyn Bakery Glamour leather coin purse, $60, at boutine.com

  • Raina Dynasty belt, $198, at nordstrom.com

Elie Saab, Tibi, Marc Jacobs

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