No longer are accessories just an essential extra. Spring 12s blazing flame shoe, or s clear kitten heel bootie, wont just add to your look, but will define it.
The rose print tote, the Clematis, and the conch shell clutch arent just to be carried any one of these styles will carry your new season outfit.
As spring is just around the corner, its time to prepare yourself for spring 12s statement bags, and the new seasons defining jewellery and shoes.
From cosmic perspex finishes, ultra-girly box clutches and ladylike points, to iridescent shells and whimsical blooms; bags, shoes and jewellery, are touched by the ultra-feminine for spring 12.
At the edgy-end of the offer, chunky pool flats pioneered by Christopher Kane, filter down to the luxe branded market, while and keep things grown-up, with clean minimal lines and purist colours.
Over at Prada a genius cartoon aesthetic plays out; counterbalanced by classic 1950s inspired bejewelled earrings and necklaces, all jostling for attention in the same collection.
Retro designs are also popular on shades this season, with the rockabilly cat eye the crucial sunglasses silhouette for spring.
Of course its an Olympic year so as with clothing, accessories and footwear, take a sporty stance. Look out for perforated leathers, neoprene panelling, cleated soles and easy to wear shapes.
And, whether its via raffia, and natural canvas textures, or fruit, vegetable or flora prints, Mother Nature has inspired many a designer this season; from , to and beyond.
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