12 Hair Clips That Will Make Any Party Dress Look Even Prettier

When it comes to accessories, there is one niche trend that has been utterly unavoidable in 2018: hair clips. This hair-clip trend started at Simone Rocha last season, with the designer's pearl-and-crystal slim slides that have become Alexa Chung's new favourite accessory. But this season, we saw them everywhere—from Rejina Pyo to Ashish, and the high street very quickly caught on.
If you can't justify spending £300 on a Gucci hair clip, there's one high-street place in particular that has very strong hair game: Accessorize. (I know lots of fashion editors who have been buying their barrettes from here.) The best thing is that the store's clips are all under £10, meaning you can stack up those clips. This party season, we think the hair-clip trend will really come into its own, as a pearl or crystal barrette makes any outfit look a little more festive.
Style Note: We love how this crystal-embellished Gucci slide is placed on the top of a plait.
Style Notes: How do you make a pretty dress even prettier? Simone Rocha pearl hair clips.
Style Notes: Ashley Williams' slogan slides have been a real street style hit.
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Related: The High-Street Is Full of Pretty Party Dresses—These 30 Are Must Sees
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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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