Wood Pin by Miss Van for Princesas Market. Courtesy of Princesas Market

When it comes to turning an ordinary outfit into a showstopping ensemble, there is no doubt that accessories are what make the fundamental difference. Whether it’s a chunky bracelet, pony skin belt or patent heels, most damsels know that the value of such finishing touches are never to be underestimated.

However nowadays, many fall far too easily into the Top Shop and Accessorize trap–found on practically every street from Pakistan to New York, dropping in and emerging with something that everyone else seems to have has now become the norm. Yet with a little stretch of the imagination, and by looking in slightly less obvious places, you will discover that there is (thankfully) far more to life than Top Shop and Accessorize.

For example, the Princesas Market Wood Pin, featuring unique designs from the pens of Miss Van herself, are a glorious way of incorporating a touch of graffiti to your wardrobe. With only 40 limited edition pieces of each design, the chances of bumping into someone in the street wearing the exact same accessory as you are practically impossible. Every brooch comes with a hand engraved leather purse as well as a certificate of authenticity. For all you Miss Van fans, Princesas Market are also selling her limited edition giclee prints from her recent exhibition at the FIFTY24SF Gallery in San Francisco.

Another showstopping little bijoux is the Shadow ring from The Jewel Box’s Henna collection. Inspired by the tradition of painting intricate and delicate Mehndi henna designs upon women’s hands,this eye-catching ring is reminiscent of ‘the pattern of cracks in parched earth.’ Made from smoky quartz, 18k gold and diamonds, we’re certain that once you start wearing it, you will never want to take it off.