by Chrissy Dill
Staff writer
This spring designers have revealed their true colors, and bland accessories such as black handbags and nude pumps are taking a break, making room for bright pastels, chunky earrings and fun shoes in platforms and novelty styles.
A trend Vogue.com calls “modern embellishments” has become popular this season, making an appearance on handbags and a variety of shoe styles.
With embellishment, you can dress up a simple shoe or bag and accomplish chic and practical at the same time.
Another pattern seen on purses and shoes this season is crocodile skin. While actual crocodile skin is worn on the runways, obviously this can be found fake and on a heel or bag in any boutique you walk into.
According to Vogue.com, this skin can be seen everywhere this spring, from evening clutches to day bags to iPad covers.
As far as jewelry is concerned, oversized earrings are the piece of the season. This type of jewelry is termed chandeliers, shoulder-dusters and so forth. This is definitely one look-changing accessory for spring.
Pair these earrings with a simple blouse, not in a loud print; there’s such a thing as being a little too costume-y.
A second trend in jewelry this spring, which can also be found in shoes, is transparency. Vogue.com calls this look “playful and modern at the same time.”
You can sport clear bangle bracelets or find heels with clear, possibly colored, plastic sides or straps to own this trend.
In recent seasons, especially last summer, bright, overdone colors such as tangerine and turquoise were featured on accessories, but this spring, ladylike pastels are in. Find a pair of pumps in a creamy peach or a powdery blue color.
To accomplish both the reptile skin and pastel trend, find a crocodile-skinned clutch in a light pink shade and pair it with your little black dress for a night out. And don’t forget your chunky gold earrings.
Vogue.com lists two types of shoes that are popular this season: the new platform and novelty heels.
The new platform is similar to the usual style, but a heel is added, though still very wide and a part of the platform itself.
Novelty heels are definitely statement shoes, and they feature an upbeat, creative design or style.
Ladies of all shapes and sizes can be happy about this next accessory that is as popular as ever this season: the belt.
Belts come in a variety of styles, wide or skinny, animal/floral print or solid colored.
This trend can be used to your advantage, worn high on your waist to accomplish an hourglass figure or low on your hips to make your hips seem smaller.
This is a simple addition that can go a long way when it comes to refreshing even the most standard of wardrobe staples.
This season provides a variety of accessories to spice up your wardrobe, whether ladylike pastels, crocodile skin or fun earrings.
Accessories serve as the cherry on top of your fabulous sundae of a spring outfit, so have fun shopping for these new trends and making them your own.
