OC’s Best Shops For Summer Accessories

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This season, accessories are taking on a whole new meaning. The eclectic range of styles run the gamut from floral baseball caps to jewel-studded statement necklaces. With the beautiful and enticing summer weather in Orange County, the OC is a magnet for chic and charming accessory shops to help you nail the most coveted accessory styles of the season. Venture off into these leading accessory shops in Orange County to snag your next arm candy, swanky jewelry or chic sun hat.

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A retro-grade modish boutique with a Southern California flair, Spotted Moth features an assortment of accessory styles from fun and cozy ankle socks, to unique and elegant jewelry with a contemporary touch, to colorful and sleek belts. Looking for the perfect nail color to spruce up your wardrobe? Spotted Moth offers budget-friendly nail polishes and other inexpensive beauty products. Get the perfect printed scarf for those chilly nights in the OC or adorn that mane with on-trend decorative headbands. Spotted Moth is like uncovering the hidden gem of Orange County — an accessories den. One of the more variant things exclusive to Spotted Moth is its indie-like setting and attention to quality of inventory.

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Lolo Boutique is a storefront boutique offering the highest quality in clothing and accessories right at the center of it all in downtown Fullerton.  Lolo’s Boutique has an elegant decor that is lined with summer accessories that include scarves, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other trendsetting merchandise. The shop occasionally features elaborate display tables arranged with one-of-a-kind accessories handmade by local designers, and it also carries other brand name accessories that are akin to SoCal’s laid-back and casual style.

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Papers & Peonies, in Fountain Valley, is like an accessories treasure chest within a store. At Papers & Peonies, there is an abundance of dazzling accessories to spark your summer style needs. Whether it’s hair accessories, cocktail pieces, clutches or embellished rings and bracelets, Papers & Peonies has a wide range of select goods that will leave you with some of the quirkiest finds one day and a few of the more posher offerings the next — all at affordable price points.

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Peruse this hip and trendy boutique on any given day and you might stumble across a rare and spellbinding find that will leave you wishing you became acquainted with this prominent boutique sooner. Located in the heart of Costa Mesa, Tulum Island Boutique has the distinction of being one of the best shops in Orange County for scoring great deals during its coveted sales dates. Sales dates change sporadically, and once-in-a-lifetime deals are not unusual. Be willing to look through the racks of items with an eye for bargain deals and you’ll be sure to score big. A few of the summer accessories offered here include Mystique sandals — which are handmade beaded sandals and are very popular this season — beach bags, flip flops, summer scarves and sunglasses.

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Posey Couture is Orange County’s best-kept secret. Located a stone’s throw away from the Pacific Coast Highway, the upscale boutique features a curated collection of vintage accessories such as luxe pearls, costume-inspired jewelry and similar summer wears. Expect to see lush items that include an extensive lineup of offerings like hats, sunglasses, handbags and luggage. Posey Couture also specializes in custom novelty items such as the famed Sugar Factory Couture Lollipops — a favorite among celebrities such as Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian.

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Barbara Akowuah is a freelance journalist based in Southern California. As a fashion examiner who is privy to style, Barbara loves to write about fashion and how it relates to the Los Angeles scene. Barbara loves to dish out the latest trends, style tips, and inside scoop. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.