Shopping: Lucky accessories to wear for Chinese New Year 2020

Close Up Asian Chinese Woman in Cheongsam Traditional Red Dress Holding Shopping Bag in Chinese New Year Festival
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SINGAPORE – Whether it’s a piece of jewelry, bag or shoes, an accessory can elevate your style. We expect these pieces to be the envy of your company, whether at your reunion dinner or house-visiting; it’s okay to shine and indulge a little.

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(PHOTO: Chloe)
(PHOTO: Chloe)

Chloe collaborated with British illustrator Julie Verhoeven to capture the energetic spirit of this zodiac animal. The imaginative artwork can be seen on Chloe’s Aby Lock in Natural White.

(PHOTO: Carla Lily Fine Jewelry)
(PHOTO: Carla Lily Fine Jewelry)

This Chinese New Year, trade your bold reds for timeless pieces that exude a quiet elegance with a subtle blush of glamour. We like this piece entitled Aquafina (S$6,980): A fixed pair of modern art-deco earrings with emerald-cut Aquamarines and Malaia Garnet rounds set in rose and white gold.

(PHOTO: Burberry)
(PHOTO: Burberry)

Burberry has gone all out with their Lunar New Year handbag, crafted in soft leather material and dyed with the prosperity colour.

(PHOTO: Damiani)
(PHOTO: Damiani)

This ring from the Margherita collection was inspired by the ring that Enrico Grassi Damiani dedicated to Queen Margherita in the early 1900s; the daisies seem to ‘dance’ in harmony in stones such as diamonds and white gold, in rose gold, brown diamonds and amethyst, and in yellow gold, diamonds and citrine quartz.

(PHOTO: Bimba Y Lola)
(PHOTO: Bimba Y Lola)

Store all your ang baos in this Bimba Y Lola Pink Crossbody Bag (S$440).

(PHOTO: Kate Spade)
(PHOTO: Kate Spade)

Inject some fun and animation with Tom & Jerry this festive season; Kate Spade features our favourite character Jerry peeking mischievously out of his favourite hiding place.

(PHOTO: Shanghai Tang)
(PHOTO: Shanghai Tang)

This two-way Shanghai Tang Chinoiserie Print (S$565) crossbody clutch keeps you hands-free as you greet friends and relatives, with ease. Oh, and it’s made with waterproof fabric too, so any spillage (think Chinese tea or wine) can be avoided.

(PHOTO: Swarovski)
(PHOTO: Swarovski)

This sparkling Swarovski Crystalline Glam Watch (S$649) timepiece in prosperous red is a perfect combination of sleek, feminine design and elegance, adding the finishing touch to any festive outfit.

(PHOTO: Rabeanco)
(PHOTO: Rabeanco)

If you’re tired of lugging around tote bags, rest assure this Rabeanco Yuana Mini Tote (S$290) won’t add much weight due to its lightweight leather material and mini size.

(PHOTO: Tod's)
(PHOTO: Tod's)

To celebrate the Year of the Rat, Tod’s released this cross-over bag in the specially chosen colour red.

(PHOTO: Pandora)
(PHOTO: Pandora)

Say ni hao to Pandora’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse charms (S$129 each), who are dressed in a traditional qipao paired with red sneakers for an added modern twist.