This season, go crazy with your purse and try something new. Leopard print (like this purse from Nine West, $59) is a huge trend and no one will even notice you’re wearing last year’s black dress if you’ve got a fun purse like this one on your arm.

You can also try metallic bags, and don’t limit yourself to silver and gold, try all the fun colored metallic bags out there. Bottom line: plain black bags are dullsville so if you only buy one thing this season, make it a fun purse.

Pair it with: A fresh manicure. Since everyone will be looking at your fantastic clutch, which is in your hands … yeah, you see where I’m going with this.