Happy 38th Birthday, Kim Kardashian West! 5 Accessory Moments the Star Made Major

Today marks Kim Kardashian West’s 38th birthday, and to celebrate the businesswoman and social activist, we took a look at some of the key accessories she’s carried in 2018 (and how she’s able to wear just about anything). Kardashian West has been responsible for some of the year’s most inspired accessory trends, ranging from the omnipresent fanny pack—worn crossbody, naturally—to exaggerated Matrix shades. But what’s the secret sauce behind Kardashian West’s winning (and major) moments? Here, 5 key takeaways from the fashion plate’s playbook, and how to put your own riff on her over-the-top style.

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Sport Shield Sunnies

<h1 class="title">The Paparazzi-Proof Sunglass Shield: Kardashian West created the craze for oversize, eye-catching shades.</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

The Paparazzi-Proof Sunglass Shield: Kardashian West created the craze for oversize, eye-catching shades.

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White Going-Out Booties

<h1 class="title">White Done Right: Kardashian West knows the power of a strong heel, and got a leg up on the white boot craze before the fashion flock followed.</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

White Done Right: Kardashian West knows the power of a strong heel, and got a leg up on the white boot craze before the fashion flock followed.

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Mini Bags

<h1 class="title">Tiny Top-Handle Totes: While Kardashian West made cross body fanny packs a thing, it was when she put all her essentials in a neat, ladylike purse that elevated her low key looks with feminine flourish.</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tiny Top-Handle Totes: While Kardashian West made cross body fanny packs a thing, it was when she put all her essentials in a neat, ladylike purse that elevated her low key looks with feminine flourish.

Photo: Getty Images

Knee-High Boot

<h1 class="title">The Bees Knees: Earlier this year saw Kardashian West emerge in Miami wearing head-to-toe python print. However, she used the a flattering to-the-knee boot silhouette to her advantage, and offset her one-note black color scheme with stylish scales.</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Backgrid</cite>

The Bees Knees: Earlier this year saw Kardashian West emerge in Miami wearing head-to-toe python print. However, she used the a flattering to-the-knee boot silhouette to her advantage, and offset her one-note black color scheme with stylish scales.

Photo: Backgrid

Gallery 1- Kitschy Evening Bags

<h1 class="title">Festively Fabulous Bags: From a bejewelled money roll clutch to a glittering order of fries, Kardashian West knows the best way to punctuate any ensemble is with a hint of whimsy and fashion-forward fun.</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Backgrid</cite>

Festively Fabulous Bags: From a bejewelled money roll clutch to a glittering order of fries, Kardashian West knows the best way to punctuate any ensemble is with a hint of whimsy and fashion-forward fun.

Photo: Backgrid
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