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Belt it: There's no need to spring for a new holiday outfit when cinching up with a metallic belt adds instant glam to the simplest top. Flexible metallic mesh makes for a comfortable fit, and, best of all, the catch can be hooked anywhere if you need to make a wardrobe adjustment after an extra cookie or piece of pie. That also means you can cinch it around your waist or hips for a little versatility. The Circle belt ($90) is available from at Villa Roma, Ward Warehouse. Call 596-0870. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Carry all: Leave your practical daytime bag home and free your shoulders from the weight of your portable household in favor of festive metallic handbags and clutches. These beaded and sequined gems come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes if carrying only lip gloss, compact, credit card, cash and keys leaves you feeling insecure. From about $20 to $90 at Villa Roma, Ward Warehouse. Pictured are a gold jaguar bag with both solid and chain handles ($85) and a gold clutch ($89). CLICK FOR LARGE

COURTESY PHILS
Go on, you deserve it: Textured gold is the rage this season and one of the most innovative designers is Roberto Coin, who founded his Venice-based company in 1977. He was the first to make use of three-color gold, which grew into a worldwide trend, and his jewelry is collected by clientele from Japan to the United Arab Emirates. His collection, ranging from Silk-Weave designs ($340 to $3,800) to diamond-studded bangles ($3,280 to $3,620), and the Cobra Collection of 18K gold, enamel and diamonds ($4,020 to $9,500), shown, is available at Phil's Gold & Diamonds, 1580 Makaloa St. Call 955-0069. CLICK FOR LARGE

COURTESY SEPHORA
You glow, girl!: If the crush of holiday shopping and baking, on top of normal chores, is leaving you feeling bedraggled, don't let on. Cosmetics that perk up your countenance may do the same for your spirits. From BeneFit, there's "Swinging Sweeties" ($28), a trio of shimmering loose powders to dust over eyes, lips and cheeks for instant radiance. BeneFit also allows you to highlight your eyes with "Gilded" eye crayon ($18) in soft tequila gold. Look for it at Macy's and Sephora. Meanwhile, i.d. Bare Escentuals offers "Beautifully Luminous Lashes" in a soft gold-bronze pearlized mascara ($15) that gives your lashes the subtle shimmer of butterfly wings. Get it at Sephora. CLICK FOR LARGE

COURTESY FIGHTING EEL
Knock-out style: Picture a sea of little black dresses, the waves parting to reveal a Venus -- that would be you -- clad in this striking liquid gold one-shoulder party-ready Dress Blondie from Fighting Eel. It comfortably skims the body so you'll have no trouble waiting for Santa 'til dawn. It's $165 at Shasa Emporium at Kahala Mall. A cap-sleeve mini Dress Twiggy in the same fabric is available at Second Skin, Ward Warehouse, for $139. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Naughty and nice: So you've been nice all year and want to cut loose on Christmas Eve? At 11:59 p.m. Dec. 24, I don't think Santa will catch on to your transgression. So go ahead and be naughty, or just look the part, in this glitzy wisp of a top available for $189 at Miss Sixty at Ala Moana Center. If you don't want to break your nice streak just yet, hold out for New Year's. Add your sexiest jeans and open-toe sandals and you may be the one throwing off fireworks. CLICK FOR LARGE

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The bangles: Don't let a limited budget stop you. MisFortune, at Ward Centre, offers a set of five hammered gold-plated bangles ($52, bottom) for a classic look to dress up any outfit. Drama queens might want to opt for a gold-tone toggle chain bracelet ($50, top) with velvet ribbon woven through the links for a tactile, luxurious look. Call 597-1556. CLICK FOR LARGE