By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer
Finally, winter has decided to give up and let spring take over. Some might miss the accessories of winter, but there are just as many fun accessories to complete an outfit during the spring and summer. This season is all about the bright colors, denim and all-white ensembles. A colorful dress can be paired with shoes and a purse of just as much color. Really, the more color, the better. This season is all about being bright.
White is bright, especially when paired with statement accessories like big and bold earrings, patterned purses, colorful shoes or funky hats. The best laid-back outfit that has been seen so far is the all-white T-shirt and statement earrings, which can range from big and gold to dangly and colorful with big, fuzzy pom-poms.
Just because this season is all about color, that doesn’t mean black is out of style. Not only is this season about color, but it’s about statement pieces. The best way to show off a statement accessory is to pair it with a plain outfit.
White is fun, but an all-black outfit makes a colorful accessory pop. Tinted sunglasses with all-white or black outfits have become popular in the past year, and there are so many cute options floating around. If you lose your glasses easily, there is no shame in buying a bunch of cheap sunglasses. If you know you won’t lose them, Quay, Ray-ban and Smith sunglasses are three great, quality retailers.
A flashback accessory that has oddly made its way back into the light is the classic fanny pack. This stylish and convenient piece is awesome for festival wear or any outdoor event you might have going on this summer. The fanny pack has arisen more fashionable than ever as a hands-free accessory.
Of course, designer fanny packs are taking off more than those sold at Forever 21.
Shoppers were originally skeptical of this flash from the past, but high-fashion designers were able to prove fanny packs as a bold, reinvented fashion statement. Stand out this summer by rocking your own unique accessory, even if it isn’t Gucci or Yves Saint Laurent.
Spring and summer festivals are coming into season and are some of the most fun events to get dressed up for. Fashion lovers get to layer bold, colorful and quirky accessories all at once, while looking awesome doing it.
These trends are fun to try, especially when a little creativity is added to the mix. As the sun begins to shine, one of the other trends seen comes with a southern twist. Western wear is back and boots are the new sandals. All jean and some boots are in, so grab your cowboy hat and head to a festival.
This summer is all about being bold, so mix some patterns and color schemes. Don’t be afraid to stand out with statement accessories, and don’t worry about a pedicure when you have a pair of fashion-forward boots.
