Many people think that a great outfit depends solely on the clothes. But the truth is, what takes an ensemble from good to outstanding are the accessories[1] . Bold belts, sparkly earrings and sky-high heels can make a look memorable.


This week, our favorite Hollywood stars taught us a few important things about accessorizing. Bella Thorne[2] showed us the best neckline for statement jewelry while Vanessa Hudgens[3] proved that a hat can totally transform a simple sundress into something very special.


Check out the best celebrity accessories we found this week!


Olivia Wilde's Frends headphones


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When people think about accessories, headphones rarely come to mind. But a metallic pair, like the ones Wilde is wearing, can totally edge up any look.


Lily Collins' Pluma Italia necklace


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Statement necklaces don't need to be glitzy. In fact, they can be more rock and roll, as proven by Collins. Her chunky chain link necklace is the best accessory to balance out her feminine crop top.


Lily Collins' Giuseppe Zanotti clutch


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The actress' clutch is so cool because it is lined with animal print, adding visual interest to this tiny purse.


Gwen Stefani's retro sunglasses


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In a sea of aviators, it's refreshing to see Stefani in a pair of striped wayfarer-style frames. There is no way she is going to blend into the crowd with these sunnies!


Bella Thorne's Iosselliani Rolex chain necklace


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Bella Thorne's necklace steals the show because she's wearing it with a strapless top -- the perfect neckline if you want your accessories to really shine.


Heidi Klum's Roberto Cavalli purse


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Upon first glance, this supermodel mom looks like she's just wearing casual weekend attire, but her fire engine red purse with a hint of cheetah print make her paparazzi-ready.


Vanessa Hudgens' gladiator sandals and floppy hat


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Hudgens' completed her outfit perfectly with all the right accessories. The floppy hat gives her simple white dress a little more style, while her gladiator sandals offer an unexpected touch.


Here are some more of our favorite accessories:



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  • Priyanka Chopra's Christian Louboutin clutch


    What a badass clutch for a seriously stylish outfit. Chopra looks ravishing from head to toe, and this metallic gold Louboutin bag is the icing on the cake.




  • Bella Thorne's Bionda Castana ankle-strap pumps


    These mint green strappy heels are just beautiful. We love how they add a pop of color to her floral dress, and the ties on the top provide an espadrille-like flair.




  • Christa B. Allen's Jimmy Choo clutch


    This multi-colored clutch works wonders with Allen's pink nails, and the varying shades of purple add a sweet final touch to her bright look.




  • Eva Longoria's Chanel bag


    You can never go wrong with a classic, and Longoria pairs her Chanel bag perfectly with jeans and a white tee -- quintessential fashion staples.




  • Fan Bingbing's bright yellow bag


    Bingbing's bag gives her all-black ensemble the right punch to make her plain outfit look very fashion-forward. We're digging how unique and bright the color is.




  • Heidi Klum's Birkenstock sandals


    We never thought we would say this, but Klum makes these Birkenstocks look so cool. And what girl doesn't want a comfy shoe when she's running all over New York City?




  • Paula Abdul's Edie Parker clutch


    How do you accessorize a simple dress? With gold shimmer, of course! Abdul's sophisticated clutch is so shiny and lovely, we want to find fancy events just for an excuse to wear it.




  • Miranda Kerr's Miu Miu sunglasses


    We thought cat-eye glasses were out of style right now, but here's Kerr wearing a tortoise-shell version and looking like one super-stylish mom.




  • Gabrielle Union's Gucci pumps


    We may be skeptical of cut-outs on clothes, but not on shoes. Union's take the basic black pump up a notch with a catchy cut-out on the side.




  • Alice Eve's Bionda Castana heels and Sophie Hulme tote


    This is a summer look that exudes sophistication. Eve's woven open-toe heels are the perfect choice for an outdoor event, and her sleek tote is simple yet eye-catching.




  • Rita Ora's Chloé bag


    It's hard to make a tote look really fashion-forward. Its main purpose is practicality more than anything else. However, Ora's two-tone bag is a fashionable alternative for an everyday look that can also easily transition into fall.




  • Selena Gomez's Dolce & Gabbana clutch


    Kitschy and crafty designs are having a moment right now. We've mostly been seeing this trend on dresses and skirts, but Gomez's clutch takes the cake as it cleverly amps up a basic white dress.




  • Solange Knowles' multi-colored Preen pumps


    Solange is officially the queen of cool. Case in point: these edgy pumps. There are so many patterns going on here but -- of course -- she manages to make it look like all of them were meant to be worn together.




  • Toni Collette's Rachel Roy pink heels


    We know gold and metallic are super in right now, but Collette changed the game up with these amazing hot pink strappy sandals with a classy gold plating.




  • Zosia Mamet's flower statement necklace


    Mamet took a chance and mixed a delicate statement necklace with a hard-edged leather dress. The two couldn't complement each other better.




  • Emma Roberts' gold look: Schutz 'Imalia' peep-toe sandals and a Tory Burch clutch


    Sometimes, perfectly matching everything works wonders. We love how committed Roberts' look is, particularly that futuristic square Tory Burch clutch!




  • Elizabeth Olsen's Robert Clergerie sandals


    Snakeskin makes a comeback, and it's never looked better.




  • Gwen Stefani's Triwa Henry sunglasses and L.A.M.B. bag


    Stefani is the epitome of cool. We love how her yellow glasses work magic with her signature red lips. Also, her bag is the picture of minimalistic awesomeness.




  • Naya Rivera's Monika Chiang silver heels and Aubrey Plaza's Brian Atwood gold pumps


    We need to grab a pair of shoes like these, pronto. Metallic is so great for an end-of-summer look. The shininess is fresh yet polished, making it a perfect style to transition into fall's more serious trends.




  • Natalie Dormer's Nicholas Kirkwood sandals and gold earrings


    This "Game of Thrones" star's dangly gold earrings could have dated her ALICE by Temperley dress... but she offset the antiquey jewelry with unique sandals featuring a killer folded heel.




  • Nicole Richie's gold-chained necklace


    Richie's gold chain necklace adds just enough flair to a laid-back island vacation outfit.




  • Solange Knowles' bauble earrings and Prada bow-sandals


    Only Solange could pull off such a contrasting look, appearing funky and cool with intricate earrings and cutesy satin bowed Prada sandals. We bet we'll see more stars wearing these come the end of summer...




  • Vera Farmiga's Jimmy Choo black and white pumps


    Farmiga's shoes are sophistication to a tee. Note how a metallic gold stripe amps up the otherwise basic heels, breaking up the black and white.




  • Olivia Palermo's Same Dress In Daytime And Nighttime Styles


    This is a prime example of how accessories can be used to transform a simple dress from day to night. Palermo kept things light and fresh during the day with nude flats and a great large summer tote bag. Then, she got funky at a nighttime event with very on-trend tribal-inspired shoes and a matching necklace.




  • Rita Ora's Damir Doma sandals


    White pumps are definitely trendy right now, so we love that Ora stepped out in these intricate white leather sandals. They definitely amp up her basic dress.




  • Katie Holmes' Karen Walker glasses


    Only Holmes could look this chic while taking Suri to gym class. While her tortoiseshell sunglasses aren't as funky as Stone's, we absolutely cannot get enough of Walker's designs and love how these boast an oversized dramatic flair.




  • Vanessa Hudgens' turban and Givenchy bag


    We feel as if only certain people can adequately wear a turban, and Hudgens proved that she is one of those lucky few when she stepped out with this awesome leather headpiece. Her Givenchy oversized bag is edgy and handy for running errands.




  • Miley Cyrus' Céline shoulder bag


    This metallic-gold bag is seriously making a statement. We love how its brightness can spark up a basic look. It makes it so easy to just throw on a simple dress or shirt and shorts and use the purse to stay noticeable.




  • Kate Moss' Christian Louboutin sandals


    This is how you add some oomph to an LBD. Moss' Louboutin sandals steal the show and we're not complaining. The multi-colored neon shoes are seriously eye-catching and fabulous.




  • Sharon Stone's blue-tinted tortoiseshell sunglasses


    Seriously, how cool are these glasses? We love how they take the traditional retro tortoiseshell look up a notch and feature bright blue lenses. "When in Rome," right?




  • Top 5 Accessories For Summer


    Time to mix it up for the summer with some fresh accessories! So what's going to make sure you're hotter than the weather? We're counting down the top 5 accessories you'll need to be sporting!





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