At long last! This is my last post of the top 5 of 2008 series. Why? Because today is the day I arrive back home (or perhaps I have gotten back last night). Nevertheless, this is the last scheduled post I’m writing for my LA trip. As mentioned in previous posts, I was away for a 2-week long Holiday vacation so I wrote all my posts before I left for LA (and this is the last post I wrote 3 weeks ago). Whew! So I’m guessing that you might be fed up with the type of posts I’ve been publishing for the past few days. Don’t worry because by tomorrow, I’ll be dishing about L.A. stuff. The top 5 series and Christmas gift guides are over and done. So since this is may last top 5 of 2008 post, I hope you’ll bear with me with this last one. Click click click!

#5 Designer Bags and Clutch

Of course, our number one accessory will always be bags. I mean, it’s where all our essentials are kept – the wallet, the make up, the mobile phone, and so much more. Nevertheless, I didn’t place it in number 1 because it’s already a given. In fact, you might be wondering why it’s even on my list of top 5 accessories of 2008. The thing is, it was in 2008 that we’ve seen more women wearing designer handbags. Isn’t it ironic, that when the economy is failing, it was when we’re starting to see more women buying designer handbags like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel among others? Well perhaps it’s because of the many mark downs and sales we’ve seen this 2008 because of the state we’re in. However, that’s still not logical. People are trying to save every penny and yet ladies continue to buy designer bags! Hmmm… I don’t know how this happened, but that is the reality of it! Ladies of this our generation have become more picky when it comes to bags… they’ve become more conscious about the quality, craftsmanship, and brand among other things. Count me in (haha). On the other hand, we’ve also seen the rise of the clutch bags. Since Spring of 2008, clutches have become a nice companion to cocktails, events, parties, and dinners. It also perfectly matches the maxi dresses of the Spring and Summer season. After all, the clutches released last year have become oversized – allowing one to carry a lot but still being able to say it’s a clutch.

#4 Belts

Belts have always been a fashionable accessory. But this year, we’ve seen it everywhere! We see it on tops, on jackets, on skirts, on pants, on shirts, on dresses, on cardigans… everywhere and I mean everywhere! It instantly completes a plain look! Wearing just a monotone dress? Add a skinny or wide belt and you’re look is transformed from blah to wow!

#3 Scarf

Scarf has become a staple fashion accessory for fashionistas like us. But this year, we’ve seen them more – be it during spring, summer, fall, or winter! They have been the Fashionista’s best friend to dull and plain moments and oh, cold ones too !

#2 Colored and Printed Tights

I’m sure you’ve seen enough of tights – from leather like leggings, to glossy liquid leggings, to printed flowers, tie-dye tights, plaid and argyle designs on legs, and so much more… 2008 has become the year of the leggings and tights. Even Lindsay Lohan’s leggings were sold out!

#1 Headbands

Thanks to Gossip Girl, especially Miss Blair Waldorf, we have seen the world transform into a headband craze – from headbands with bows and ribbons, to flowers and feathers (inspired by Carrie of Sex and the City), we’ve seen ladies wearing such fashions for months. Of course, headband wasn’t just the one getting all the flower decor. There’s also the scrunchies or pony tails getting much flower-attention.

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