5 fashion essentials to invest in for WFH meetings, according to Her World’s digital editor

1) Padded headbands

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Have you seen those padded headbands on the runways of Prada? Well, I got myself a velvet pink version and it has become my go-to hair accessory for #cheatdays (when I can’t afford the time to style my hair, give it a blowout or let alone comb it).

If you're wearing a coloured band, pair it with a simple white shirt so it can bask in its moment of glory. But if a plain shirt is too dull for you, opt for one with different textures or some details like the one I'm wearing.

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Padded headband in hot pink satin, $5.56m Asos Design

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Barocco-print headband, $300, Versace

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Bells headband, $108, In The Mood For Love

2) Hair clips

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Hair clips are a lifesaver if you just want to switch up your hairstyle. And yes, I was so inspired by Korean actress Seo Ji-hye's signature hair looks in the recent hit K-drama Crash Landing on You.

Another thing I like about hair clips is that they can be rather inexpensive – I got these zigzag ones from Cotton On Kids! Hey, why not if they're pretty?

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Heart Shaped Hair Clip, $9, Pomelo

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Color Hairclip Set, $19.90, Mango

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Gigi set of four gold-tone, Swarovski crystal and pearl hair slides, $100, Jennifer Behr

3) Printed blouse

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Since only the top half of your body is visible in a video conference, a printed blouse will do the trick. I like floral prints and puffed sleeves on days I want to feel cheery.

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Eden wrap-effect open-back printed cotton-poplin blouse, $387, Ulla Johnson

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Puff sleeve corset top in floral print, $55.99, In The Style x Fashion Influx

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Puff sleeve blouse, $389, Erika Cavalllini

4) Scarf

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Here's another easy style hack anyone can pull off at home: Elevate a casual tee with a scarf (preferably one with pretty prints and colours). I did a classic side knot, but there are plenty of tying methods to play with. Don’t let that designer scarf collect dust!

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Printed Pleated Scarf, $25.90, Mango

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Venezia scarf, $934, Toteme

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Printed mulberry silk-twill scarf, $172, Burberry

5) Lipstick

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For my final look, I decided to go a little flirty and fun. Again, for video calls, opt for a top with details – mine had a dramatic, larger-than-usual collar with floral patterns. Since my blouse was beige, I wore a bright pink lipstick (Fenty Mattemoiselle in Ballerina Blackout) for a pop of colour. Here's how to pick the right pink lipstick that will flatter your skin tone.

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Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in Ballerina Blackout, $29, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

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Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Bachelorette, $42, Huda Beauty

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Silk Intense Lipstick in Crispy Pink, $36, Laneige