Andrea's It List: How I Take My Outfit From Plain To Polished In Seconds

Finishing touches that instantly lift my look

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From a great bag to killer heels or a wow belt, accessories can elevate a simple outfit to outstanding. I'm a huge fan of those finishing touches I can throw on with my key staples when I'm running out the door that instantly give my look a lift. Here are six pieces I rely on.

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Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.

Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications over her 20 year career including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite