They say that the edicts of fashion are as fickle as the mind of a woman. This is a fact, the clothes of the mannequins on display at the windows of our favorite boutiques and jewelry stores change regularly like clockwork. While the colors and shades, the sizes and shapes and even the materials used diverge and fluctuate by the dictates of fashion, there are several things that will definitely remain constant in the daily garb of fashionable women. Here is a short list of the fashion constants for females and some helpful ideas on how to keep up them at par with whatever fashion is current.

Handbag - Bags are essential to any fashion ensemble not only because a lady has to have a readily available stash of her personal effects, but also because a good, chic purse is a boost to the fashion sense of a woman. A simple, leather clutch bag in neutral colors not only looks classy and elegant but is also very durable to use.

Accessories - Ornaments like wrist watches, charms, bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces are excellent eye-catching accents especially for relatively simple get-ups, just make sure not to overdo it. It is best to match only one or two accessories at a time and to go for pieces that are not too flashy or loud because these tend to appear tacky and tasteless.

Perfume - This should never leave your purse. You’ll never know when you’ll need to freshen up and touch up your usual scent.