New Year's Eve is the one night of the year where sequins and glitter are pretty much considered an essential!

You don't need to go full-on glitter queen, but a few touches here and there will instantly add some festive magic to your look.

Here are a few of our favourite New Year's-inspired pieces from the high street…

1. Pastel perfect
This gorgeous creamy pink metallic skater dress has just the right amount of shine and sparkle for December 31st, but it's relaxed enough to see you through the rest of the year, too.

Metallic Skater dress, €25.45, Forever 21

2. Mirror mirror
Shine like a firework with this stunning bronze and silver sequin dress. Tone down the rest of your look with minimal jewellery!

Two-tone Sequin Bodycon Dress, €86, Topshop

3. Crop it out
If you're not in the mood for a party dress, go for a sophisticated matching skirt and crop top set like this one from RIver Island… with a touch of sparkle, just because!

 

Black Sparkle Crop Top (€30) and Black Sparkle Pencil Skirt (€40), River Island

4. Sheer class
We're in love with the intricate design detailing on this sheer mesh dress. Perfect for ringing in the New Year in style!



Goldie All Over Lace Bodycon Dress, €78.57, ASOS



5. Golden girl
This dusky metallic clutch is the perfect way to add just a hink of sparkle to your look without going overboard!

Twist Lock Envelope Clutch, €33, Warehouse

6. Beaded babe
If you're not in the mood for sequins, a beaded print clutch makes an equally bold statement.

Monochrome and Neon Green Beaded Ethnic Print Clutch, €24.99, New Look

7. Toe the line
We're dying to get our hands on these nude heels with gold detailing – perfect for hitting the dancefloor to ring in 2015!

Nude and Gold Platform Heel, €39.99, Korky’s

8. Bling bling
Just look at those stones! If you're budget won't quite stretch to the real deal, these cheap and cheerful earrings from H&M will do the job nicely!

Sparkly stone earrings, €6.99, H&M