These personalised pieces will make you stand out from the crowd

Leather camera bag, $239 from Pop & Suki

1/6

The adorable accessories label Pop & Suki is the brainchild of model-turned-actress Suki Waterhouse and television presenter Poppy Jamie. The duo are best friends who met in a nightclub and had the same vision of designing the stuff that they always talked about as “if onlys.” 

The camera bag is one of the key handbag styles which also happens to be their best seller. You have the option of adding custom text on the base of the bag in a variety of colours.

This bag will put you in the same league as fashion “IT” girls like Doutzen Kroes, Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger. The customisation service also extends to some of their accessories and jewellery. 

Buy it from: Popandsuki.com

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive

Karolina jeans, $301.70 by Grlfrend from Revolve.com 

2/6

Denim has never gone out of style and in the last couple of seasons, we saw fashion embracing a huge selection of denim silhouettes.

To take this trend to another level, cult denim label Grlfrend decided to launch its custom embroidery collection. 

You have the option to get letter or emojis embroidery with a thread colour of your choice on three different styles of clothing; the Cindy shorts ($212.62), Karolina jeans or Daria jacket ($413.76). It’s the great way to differentiate your denim from the rest. 

Buy it from: Revolve.com

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive

Linear 18ct gold round bead bracelet, $260 by Monica Vinader

3/6

British luxury jewellery brand, Monica Vinader has amassed quite a huge following in Singapore ever since it arrived here in 2016. 

The brand had the customisable aspect down pat at its Friendship bar where complimentary engraving services are readily available. You can etch a personal message, initials and even hand drawn motifs.

It’s no wonder stylish women like Emma Watson, Kate Winslet, and the Duchess of Cambridge are fans of this label. For Chinese New Year, they have added options like Chinese characters and zodiac symbols to reflect the festivities. 

Buy it from: Monica Vinader's flagship store

2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard , #B1-09, Singapore 238801

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive

Acrylic clutch $2562, by Edie Parker

4/6

Brett Heyman, the founder and designer of Edie Parker used to be a collector of midcentury acrylic clutches. However, as time went by it became harder to find a bag that she fancied. Cue: Edie Parker’s cheeky ’50s and ’60s inspired minaudieres. 

These clutches have graced the red carpet countless of times in the hands of A-listers like Diane Kruger, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba and pop sensation Taylor Swift.

The customisation process is simple. Just pick a clutch style with the hardware of your choice (there are three different styles you can choose from) and choose from a variety of beautiful shimmery colours for the clutch and the accompanying text. 

You will be able to preview it on the website. The image on the right is my dream piece featuring my name in glitter!

Buy it from: Edieparker.com

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive

Cashmere scarf, $775 by Burberry

5/6

When in comes to monogramming, luxury brand Burberry is definitely at the forefront. It set off the craze a couple of years ago when it sent models down the runway cloaked in monogrammed scarves and ponchos. 

The monogram services are complimentary and mostly available on the brand’s cashmere range (from the classic to the lightweight ones) in a wide variety of scarf colours. As for the text, you can choose from coloured thread or crystals in different sizes and layouts.

I had a go at customising one to see how my ideal scarf would look on the Burberry website and boy, I have to say I am completely sold. Tres chic! They also offer monogramming services on nylon backpacks. 

Buy it from: All Burberry stores across the island

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive

Leather jacket with portrait $2,209 by The Might Company.com

6/6

Leather jackets are an immortal item in fashion. However, the setback is that leather jackets are always so expensive, and they all look really similar. It’s difficult to justify paying so much for something that won’t stand out in a sea of black motos. 

Jessie Willner, 24, had a desire to combine the timeless and the unique, so she created a custom line of black moto jackets that pack plenty of extra impact. There are four different jacket and customisation styles you can go for; neon, studs, font lettering and last but not least a custom portrait. 

All you need to do is upload a photograph of your favourite person and the brand’s in-house artist will expertly hand paint it on the back of your jacket, making it the one and only. 

Buy it from: Themightcompany.com

If you are looking for key items to invest in, check out these stories:

The one important handbag every woman should own & 6 affordable under $60 work staples that look really expensive