The 15 Best Celebrity-Inspired Accessories of 2023

 Posted on August 5, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1752 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

From economy-boosting tours a lá Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to the resurgence of hot pink and hair bows courtesy of Barbie, you would have had to make a conscious decision to not notice the celebrity happenings of 2023. So when the clock starts to run low on shipping time before the holidays, we’re looking to the stars for last-minute gift inspiration — particularly when it comes to their A-list accessories.

Smaller items like sunglasses and scarves are some of the easiest gifts to buy when the holidays roll around, so why not take to celebs’ Instagrams and paparazzi shots to garner inspiration for your next giftee? We tracked down the hat that Taylor Swift wore while out and about in NYC, the Longchamp tote bag that Kate Middleton often wears, and even the clip-on shoe accessories that Sarah Jessica Parker collaborated on to customize your own Carrie Bradshaw-esque shoes. 

Keep reading to discover accessories inspired by these red-carpet regulars that you can gift to your fashion-forward friends and family this season — starting at just $10.

Our Top Picks

Still Here Dad Cap

Still Here

An accessory that can show your Swiftie status without being too on the nose? We’ve got just the thing. Taylor Swift paired an ivory Still Here baseball hat with a Princess Diana-esque outfit (see: oversized tee, biker shorts, and chunky sneakers) while out in New York City with pal Keleigh Sperry. While we’re also fans of the brand’s sustainably-made jeans, we think that this celeb-approved hat is a great white elephant gift or stocking stuffer for the subtle Swifties in your life. 

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Lele Sadoughi X SJP Ivory Pearl Bow Shoe Clips

Lele Sadoughi

Glitzy pairs of Manolo Blahnik are essential to the Carrie Bradshaw lore, but a less expensive (and more creative) way to channel the iconic Sex and the City character’s style is with these clip-on shoe accessories — the lovechild of accessory designer Lele Sadoughi and Sarah Jessica Parker. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes for your festive holiday events, this collection invites you to revamp the shoes you already own by snapping a bow or Manolo-inspired crystal clip onto the toe — each around $100. 

But if this still feels like a little too much of a splurge for you, we found a similar bow clip on Amazon for just $9 and sparkling clip-ons that bear a resemblance to the sold-out gemstone clips from the Lele x SJP collection.

Lele Sadoughi

Ugg Classic Mini II

Zappos

Chances are that you’ve seen photos of Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Garner, and hordes of other celebrities strutting in their mini Ugg boots — making these shoes some of the most sought-after holiday gifts this season. These boots feature everything we know and love about the Classic Boot, just with a 5-inch, ankle-grazing shaft. We love them so much that we’ve bought a few pairs ourselves. 

Apsvo Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings

Amazon

Some of the hottest accessories in Hollywood have been the teardrop-inspired Bottega Veneta earrings, and anything but short of celebrity accolades. From Hailey Bieber to Kendall Jenner, these dewdrop earrings are the go-to studs among celebs this season — but at $780, they’re a little hard to gift to friends and family. We love these reflective, lightweight earrings from Amazon that look strikingly similar to the designer studs, just at a much lower price (just $13, if you’re curious).

Urban Outfitters Long Satin Hair Bow Barrette 

Urban Outfitters

Sarah Jessica Parker is just one of the many stars donning elaborate bows in their hair this holiday season, making this trend one of the hottest for festive outings. From Hailey Bieber’s petite, delicately-tied bows to SJP’s sweeping ribbons, there’s no shortage of feminine touches on your favorite stars’ outfits this year — and this vibrant bow from Urban Outfitters is an easy way to channel this celeb-approved trend while adding a pop of color to your look. However, if you want something a little more understated, we also love this $9 velvet elastic bow and oversized J. Crew clip, on sale for just $15.

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Quay Felt Cute Sunglasses

Quay 

There’s no cooler gift to give your loved ones than a pair of new shades, and this Emily Ratajskowski-approved pair is the perfect style. Outfitted with oval frames and gradient black lenses, these sunnies from Quay Australia are the finishing touch that any outfit — at any time of year — needs, no matter the weather. 

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Ankomina Dumpling Bag

Amazon

Slouchy, crumpled bags, affectionately coined as dumpling bags, were a celebrity slam dunk this year, with features from Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner, and more. While we fell in love with the No Hard Feelings actress’s gold Simon Miller handbag, this crossbody style is a bit more budget-friendly at $17 (but just as cute). Whether you tote a slouchy hobo bag or ruched clutch, the dumpling bag movement made a splash in 2023 — and is here to stay for as long as we can tell.

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Cider Gradient Tassel Scarf

Cider

Scarves are a staple in most winter wardrobes, but Gigi Hadid schooled us in cold-weather style with a colorful plaid scarf from her cashmere knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, while walking in New York City. While her exact style is not available online at this time, this fringe scarf with a similar color palette is a great stocking stuffer or gift for someone who values their street style (plus, it’s only $12). 

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Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Tote

Longchamp

A favorite of actresses and royals alike (really, this is one of Kate Middleton’s most worn bags), the Longchamp Le Pliage Tote is a timeless gift that your giftee will appreciate for years. Its classic nylon fabric makes this bag easy to take from errands to the office, and the leather strap adds a hint of sophistication to this otherwise casual bag. Plus, you can nab it in small and large sizes, too.

Celeb-Loved Trend: Aktully Rose Flower Choker

Amazon

Rosettes took over the Hollywood scene during award show season, but we’re still not over this floral trend. With rose appliqués decorating stars’ outfits all year long (see: Dua Lipa and Scarlett Johansson’s flirty dresses), it’s easy to see why we’d want to try this cutesy style out for ourselves. A choker, like the oversized style Hailee Steinfeld favored, is an easy way to try this look without splashing out on a new piece of clothing. A little slimmer in size (and just $10), this small gift is sure to make even your most fashionable friend smile.

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Anthropologie Beaded Zodiac Clutch 

Anthropologie

Best believe she’s still bejeweled: When Swift stepped out with the same sparkling, zodiac-inspired clutch from Naeem Khan that Meghan Markle also favors (albeit, with different signs), our gift-giving senses began to tingle.

Though the fire-signed celebrities’ bags go for $1,995, we found $58 (currently on sale for $34) beaded clutches from Anthropologie with all 12 zodiac signs in a similar golden fashion — just be sure to double-check your giftee’s sun sign before clicking “add to cart.”

Steve Madden Blakely Black Leather Slingbacks

Steve Madden

Selena Gomez has seemingly mastered the art of dressing comfortably chic, which is why we love the fact that we can gift her exact pair of shoes from a night out in New York City while they’re on sale for $60.

The black slingbacks from Steve Madden feature a short, angled block heel and sleek leather upper that makes these heels both classic and comfortable, even on busy Manhattan streets. 

Oprah-Picked: Telfar Shopping Bag

Telfar

When Oprah speaks, we listen — especially when she announces her favorite things of the year. One of the many (112, to be exact) products she singled out in 2023 was the Telfar Shopping Bag in this striking violet shade.

The medium size is the talk show host’s favorite, but the style also comes in small and large sizes depending on your purse preferences. Fashioned from vegan leather and embossed with the iconic Telfar logo, the Shopping Bag is the perfect gift for any sort of fashionista.

BaubleBar Juno Rose Quartz Necklace

BaubleBar

Katie Holmes is known to mix high and low fashion when out and about in New York City, and one of her most recently worn necklaces from BaubleBar caught our attention as we planned our gift-giving.

The Juno Rose Quartz Necklace, which she paired with the Clio 18k Gold and Mini Hera necklaces, was the focal point of Holmes’ jewelry stack thanks to its statement-making heart-shaped crystal and delicate, golden chain. Better yet, this necklace is only $30 right now thanks to a 20-percent-off sale — but you’ll want to act fast to benefit from this sale (and make sure the necklace comes in on time).

$100 Off: Apple Airpods Max

Walmart

While technically an audiophile accessory, these pricey Airpod Maxes — currently around $100 off at Best Buy — have become an undeniable staple in stars’ style. Whether they are on their way to the store or the studio, celebrities like Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, and Timothée Chalamet can be seen sporting these sleek over-the-ear headphones for just about any sort of outing.

Great listening experience aside, these noise-canceling headphones are just as much of a fashion statement as any — making these one of the most expensive (albeit trendy) accessories that you can find your favorite celebrity sporting this year.

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Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer at PEOPLE focusing on fashion, beauty, and all things celebrity. Her content includes topics such as eyeshadow palette reviews and seasonal fashion roundups, though she has written several pieces in the kitchen and homeware space as well. Brascia has also written for several other digital publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, Southern Living, Shape, and Food & Wine. For this piece, she analyzed the comings and goings of celebrity style in 2023, taking note of stars’ standout accessories and finding lookalikes for their more expensive pieces.

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