I am Raqquyah Webb the owner of Adorn New York Inc and a Brooklyn-based Indie Designer of 1-of-a-kind leather, suede & metal jewelry. I believe a woman can be anything at anytime…and needs her jewelry to be just as clever and savvy! 

Like clockwork, every morning our alarm sounds and it begins. Our day of to-do’s, deadlines and repeat. First on the list: what to wear? When ten minutes have been allotted to this task, what’s a girl on-the-go to do?

Here are 5 accessories every femme city slicker needs to add a bit of perfect to a not so perfect start of the day.

1. The go-to necklace(s). You can easily dress up your button downs with a dramatic statement piece. Colorful gems or unique golden links work wonders for any top. I love Adorn New York’s Something’s Fishy necklace. It’s a perfect piece that’ll kick your tops up 6 notches. Also try layering longer, lighter necklaces for a more bohemian look.

2. Scarves!!! The everything accessory!! A small silk scarf is a wonderful alternative to our lariats and chokers. They wrap perfectly around the neck and are great for collarless shirts. Longer, skinnier scarves can transform a last-minute outfit pick into a winning look when worn has a headdress. Just wrap around your crown and knot in the back. This kind of scarf can also be tied at the waist, creating a sexier and more flattering silhouette.

3. Stacking. Embellish any outfit as high or as low as you’d like with an assortment of stackable bracelets. Check out Adorn New York’s collection of handmade bracelets. I especially love the Lucky Charms and Eternity bracelets. Remember ladies, a little color and sparkle goes a long way.

4. A Fresh Mani. Manicures are a popular and colorful trend that will catch eye after eye. Get fancy with patterned nail designs and bold colors. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your nail art either. *Note to reader: With every fresh manicure, we get 10 new accessories to compliment our last minute outfit picks. That’s almost $1 per accessory/nail! So accessorize away!

5. Shades. A pair of sunglasses is the ultimate finishing touch. Grab your favorite style before walking out the door as your last accessory pick of the morning. White frames and bold lips are a perfect combo for that ‘I spent all night putting this outfit together’ look! So simple and effortless.

Here’s to making those last-minute picks perfectly complete with my favorite must have accessories for a girl on-the-go. Now get to work!