ACCESSORIES; TRENDS

Spring accessories come every year , like the change of all the other fashion seasons. However my dears one great thing is you don’t have to change your accessories all together each season.  Since I encourage the building of a classic wardrobe and adding pieces this works well for accessories .

When it comes to putting together your latest runway look it’s not just the clothes you have to consider. Therefore if I have mentioned once I’ve said a thousand times the wrong accessories can ruin a look. Furthermore the simpler your outfit the more attention is focused on your kit and caboodle, your accouterments. 

    ” The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.”-Steel Magnolias

While you can wear pieces from other seasons , but to stay current , you must add those certain shoes , or delightful bag that say now. Therefore my dears don’t stress , you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find those trendy items to set you right with the world for Spring/Summer 2018.

6 ACCESSORY TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2018

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ACCESSORIES; MATTRIX STYLE GLASSES

Certainly the change of eye wear this season is notable . Since for several seasons we have seen big blinkers this year marks a change. From rhinestone encrusted Jackie-O glasses to the tiny pointy spectacles this is a rewind look. Reminiscent of the sleek black frames from the film of the same name, these retro sunglasses are slim, narrow and sharp.
Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, and Prada, meaning that a whole new crop of women will be shelving their oversize specs in favor of micro frames. If you’re not one of them, try a pair with a sportier edge, like the neon-edged shapes from Fenty x Puma or Stella McCartney.

COURRÈGES

Windsor sunglasses

FARFETCH $397

ASOS

Small Fashion Glasses

ASOS $23.00

Alberta Ferretti

Cat Eye Sunglasses

ITALIST $202.54

MIU MIU EYEWEAR

‘Noir’ sunglasses

FARFETCH $337.00

Kuboraum

Black Y3 Sunglasses

SSENSE $360

MATRIX

 Visor Sunglasses

TOPSHOP $38.00

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ACCESSORIES; THE SHAPE OF SPRING BAGS

In general handbags seem to come in certain classic shapes that we have seen for years and will see for years to come. While this is the standard this year the runway turned that on it’s head .Therefore this year we see an array of geometric shapes. Moreover we see bags in cubes , circles and  stars . In my opinion this infuses fun into fashion,  Dolce & Gabbana gave us circles , while at Mugler they saw stars. Therefore this trend took us back to the shapes we learned as kids.

SHOP THE LOOK

PACO RABANNE

small bucket bag

FARFETCH $1,250

MOTHER OF PEARL

small circle bag 

FARFETCH $725

Dolce & Gabbana

Canvas Bag

USD 1033.14

Dune

Heart Bag in Red

ASOS $103.00

Jacquemus

Orange ‘Le Petit’ Bag

SSENSE $650

Skinnydip

LEMON Cross Body Bag

TOPSHOP $56.00

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ACCESSORIES: PLATFORMS ARE HIGH ON THE LIST

Whenever you feel that desire to give yourself some height you don’t have to just look at heels. Since height and comfort can be achieved with platforms and you don’t have that incline . In fact these  70’s inspired shoes were welcomed on the runways of NYC all the way to Milan! Furthermore some perfect pairs were presented by Stella McCartney, Salvatore Ferragamo and Adam Seman . Therefore if kicking up your heels is not your thing platforms may be just what you need .

STELLA MCCARTNEY

White Elyse Stars 75 Platforms

FARFETCH $900

Salvatore Ferragamo

Slingback Wedge Sandals

Italist USD 597.04

ASOS ELECTRIFYING

Sequin Platform Ankle Boots

ASOS $47.50 

SAKS 5th AVE $335.00

Prada

Pink Velvet Platforms

SSENSE $790.OO

TOPSHOP

Poppy Platform Shoes

TOPSHOP $85.00

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ACCESSORIES ;  PATTERNED BAGS

Patterned Bags Are the New Statement Pieces. How much time have you wasted in the mirror trying to cobble together an outfit that ticks off all the colorful, shapely, textured boxes only to pair it with a bland neutral purse? Too much time, right? Prada, Proenza Schouler, Marni, and more are advocating for turning your bag into a conversation piece.

PRADA

woman print shoulder bag

FARFETCH $2,490

Marni Pochette

Leather Checked Crossbody Bag

SAKS 5th AVE $ 1690

Park Lane

Handmade Etched Metal Bag

ASOS $60.00

RED VALENTINO

Printed Leather Mini Shoulder Bag

STYLEBOP  $377 USD

CAPARA

Rubberised Geometric Tote Bag 27 in Multi

LN-CC $310

EMILIO PUCCI

wavy printed shoulder bag

FARFETCH $655

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ACCESSORIES ; LOW HEELED BOOTS

Women on the go delight in this new comfort trend of low heeled boots. Certainly the runways have shown that these boots are on trend.  . Therefore there is no surprise to see a wide array of low heeled boots. Hence  Chloé, Dries Van Noten, and Givenchy are only a few who have embraced this latest craze.

CHLOÉ

Susanna ankle boots

FARFETCH $1,264

FAUSTO PUGLISI

printed denim boots

FARFETCH $1,136

TOPSHOP

King Chelsea Boots

TOPSHOP  Now $35.00

MAISON MARGIELA

Leather Ankle Boots

FARFETCH 980 USD

DR. MARTENS

Pascal Snake Boot

NORDSTROM $144.95

Dries Van Note

Brocade Booties

SAKS 5th AVE $625

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ACCESSORIES; LEAVE THE COUNTRY LOOK , WE JUST WANT THE BOOTS

Cowboy boots in 2018 are not necessarily worn to round out the original country look. However they look just right with a Seventies-style dress or a sleek trench coat. Therefore ladies you may have to rummage through the closet to find those old cowgirl boots.

However this time the design and material can make the difference: not just cowhide or leather.  Givenchy , Gucci , and Isabel Marant all put their talents to cowboy boots.

GUCCI

Cream Flowers 110 leather boots

FARFETCH $2500

Maison Margiela

Western Style Short Bootie

SAKS 5th AVE  $995.00

TOPSHOP

Betty Western Ankle Boots

TOPSHOP $70.00

GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND

Leather Ankle Boots

STYLEBOP $655 USD

Toga Pulla

White Four-Buckle Western Boots

$410.0

TOGA PULLA

western buckle ankle boots

FARFETCH $495

ACCESSORIES FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2018

Whenever Spring arrives it is the time for rebirth and fashion is no different .  Certainly the trends from the runway have some impact on what we’ll wear. However personal style and street style also have huge impacts . Therefore here I’ve tried to give you a wide selection of 6 ( six) of the many accessory trend for Spring/Summer 2018. Moreover shop , read, leave comments , and sign up for my newsletter.

CIAO FOR NOW JANDREW