The easiest way to update your wardrobe or spice up a basic outfit is with accessories. Whether you're on a budget or simply prefer your fashion flair around the neck, knowing where to find the best accessories is essential for great style.

From jewelry to hand bags and heels, and every bauble in between, discover the top ten San Diego boutiques for the best accessories.

Elisa Gonsalves
Pick up this local designer's edgy and elegant jewelry in the best San Diego boutiques, including Lily Grace, Let's Go, and Junc Boutique. Or, shop online at ElisaGonsalves.com. (pictured)

Micha Design
This San Diego designer creates fashion forward and show stopping necklaces (among other styles) that can be seen on the most stylish locals, as well as Jessica Simpson. Find designs by Micha at Mesh, Station, or Neighbourhood. Or, shop online at designbymicha.com.

Haute Culture
Bird Rock's Haute Culture is known for edgy and high fashion style. Shop for fun accents, fabulous scarves and eccentric jewelry pieces to complement your look at this spacious boutique.

Dream Girls
The last boutique on Newport Avenue's line up has trendy items like feather and guitar pick earrings and fashion-over-pain heels at dwarfed prices.

Mimi and Red
Mimi and Red boutique in North Park can satisfy any shopper with its variety of fashionable jewelry and must-have clutches, all served at reasonable-ish prices with down to earth service.

Rock Paper Scissors
An Ocean Beach storefront with 100 local and international artist vendors and importers, you can find absolutely one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces as well as stylish wallets and unique purses.

Stephanie's Shoes
A muted colored dress isn't an outfit until you have slipped on a pair of zebra print or brilliant blue heels from Stephanie's in Bird Rock.

Fashion 5
An Escondido version of the corporate Forever 21, you can satisfy your trendy fix and explore experimental styles without dropping the dough or entering a mall.

Ivy's Boutique
Very Ocean Beach, this small boutique has scarves, belt buckles, local jewelry and caps to boot. Everything a girl needs to turn a tank top and jeans into hobo chic.

Fresh Boutique
This Pacific Beach favorite has inexpensive yet stylish jewelry, purses, and shoes mixed with authentic stones and pendants near the back.

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