Guest Author - Connie Newbauer
February’s New York Fashion week unveiled the bold and beautiful creations of this spring season’s must-have accessories.
This season, go big and bold in Southwestern colors like tan, clay, orange and brown or in cool-water colors like greens, blues, silver and white. You’re sure to be noticed in warm reds and fuchsia. Smooth metallic accents on shoes and bags will show your style on spring nights.
Marie Claire shows large beaded necklaces crafted from big bright beads call for someone who isn’t afraid to step out and make a statement!
Pair the chunky necklace up with a bold bangle from Dolce and Gabbana in a textured or natural material.
Shades! You can’t overlook this season’s shades! Frames are over-sized in vivid, primary colors. Vogue’s picks include must-by specs from Nicolas Ghesquiere’s over-sized frames as well.
Oversized Bags are soft, unstructured, but textured from exotic skins and woven leather. Both Karl Lagerfeld (karllagerfeld.com), and Raf Simons’ (rafsimons.com), show soft, structured clutches that are shapely and streamlined.
Footwear features all that is bright and shiny – sequins and stones – going from day to night with no problem! Put your best foot forward in Vogue’s footwear picks that include Bottega Veneta’s (www.bottegaveneeta.com) flat and chic fashions in stark contrast to Christopher Bailey’s line of bold wedges!
Shopping on a budget, like the rest of us? Target introduced its Spring 2007 Accessories in a press release:
MINNEAPOLIS (February 2007) — Target makes a bold statement with accessories this spring, presenting an array of bright colors, textures and prints to update any wardrobe. The brand will introduce a capsule collection from famed accessories designer Rafe Totengco that features trend-forward handbags and sandals. Ranging from straw totes to charm bracelets to wedge sandals, the Target accessories assortment features whimsical and feminine pieces to create an effortlessly chic look at an affordable price.
Rafe® for Target®: Target unveils its most recent partnership with accessories guru Rafe
Totengco. The Rafe for Target collection includes a variety of fashionable handbags that showcase uptown sophistication with a downtown edge. Key pieces include a playful embroidered straw clutch and coordinating sandals, a tan linen hobo with brown trim, and classic duffle styles in a variety of colors. Prices for the Rafe collection, designed exclusively for Target, range from $24.99 to $49.99 and will be sold at Target stores and at Target.com from February to July 2007.
Bags: Playful textures are a key seasonal trend and range from woven, mesh and patent leather handbags to canvas totes, hobos and satchels. Eye-catching prints and details include bright florals, polka dots and plaids that electrify any look.
Belts: Belts are both functional and fashionable this season. Skinny and wide stretch belts mix
and match bold colors and patterns. Classic black belts with large metallic buckles look chic when worn higher on the waist as many trend-setting celebrities have recently done. Linen and straw belts in the season’s soft neutral color palette feature metal and wood hardware accents.
Jewelry: Delicate pendants, charm bracelets and earrings draw inspiration from the sea and
feature sand dollars and seahorses; other ornaments include horns, hearts and stars. In addition, pale coral and blue-toned beads are paired with brushed gold and silver hardware for a sophisticated touch.
Shoes: Wedges are all the rage from espadrilles to ankle-strap styles. Flats continue to make a statement this spring, with eyelet fabric and peep-toe styles in the mix. Colorful prints from plaids to polka dots to animal designs offer a perfect punch of hue and flare.
Sunglasses: Channel classic Hollywood glamour with a variety of styles from large and round
to cat-eye frames that polish any look.
Target accessories range in price from $4.99 to $49.99 and are available at select Target
stores nationwide.
To view a video of Bottega Venta’s Spring 2007 line, log on to:
http://www.bottegaveneta.com/VideoSpringSummer2007.aspx?folderId=870b9e79-d139-4a36-b637-b02d28a05f21
