The Easy £4 Accessory That Celebs Are Backing For Party Season

Once you've made your wreath, untangled your lights and located your baubles, you probably don't have enough energy to think about how to adorn yourself. Luckily, a trend has arrived on the red carpet just in time for party season - and it doesn't involve six figures worth of diamonds (though it has to be said that helps).

At this weekend's British Independent Film Awards, Kate Beckinsale arrived wearing her hair in a ballerina-style bun. The finishing touch? A black hair bow, which got us thinking about how it really is the ultimate cherry on top - sweet, but not overly so, and polished without taking away from the fun-factor. It's no surprise, then, that the actor has seemingly been relying on such an accessory on every red carpet of late.

At the Fashion Awards, for example, Beckinsale wore an even bigger bow, styling her spangled cocktail dress with a perky ponytail that was held in place by a perfectly-tied ribbon. The genius of this trend, of course, is that you just need to get yourself to a haberdashery. John Lewis, for example, has a roll of black velvet ribbon for £3.75. If you do want to invest in something a little more long-lasting, however, there are plenty of romantic options. Arket's Bow Scrunchie is great for adding some drama to a demure bun. Erdem's is embellished with crystals - and will turn a look from plain to party in the time it takes to tie your hair up - while Shrimps' Zaan Hair Bow will put a smile on everyone's face.