ACCESSORY REPORT
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Bags
There isn't any in between (well, not
much...)  Spring's bags are either very
large or they are small.  Large was
usually a structured satchel, and small
was always a clutch.  Whether big or
teeny, one or a lot, they were adorned
with tassels.  Across the board at all
shows.  Not a reason in the world you
can't add tassels to the bags in your
closet right now...think contrast and
get creative!

Jewelry
Tassels also extend into longer chains
for Spring.  Bib necklaces, fabric ties,
layering all remain strong looks.  Big
bangles are stacked up arms, as are a
new entry:  friendship bracelets.  
Fingerless gloves, faux tattoos,
anything goes on arms this spring!

Shoes
Feet are most definitely wrapped this
spring.  Straps enclose the ankles,
cross over the arch, all still atop
platforms and heels.  Kitten heels are
back, too.  Grey will be a strong
choice for Spring's palette for shoes
as seen in THIS perfect shoe...






Match Point
Lots of the top designers sent looks
down the runway that were, well, trend
translates to the real world with bags &
shoes paired together, whether tonal
or contrasting.

Odds 'N Ends
Tumi's fabulous new roll-aboard in a
python pattern will so not get lost at
baggage claim....Special Edition
Valentino Sunglasses feature a
lightweight metal "lace" at the temples
which brings a touch of rock-chic to
the oversized, star-worthy
frames.....J.Crew has a fabulous, well
priced lined of gorgeous gems for the
real world.  Layer away, ladies.

Spring Show Dates: 2/26 - 3/3  
3) Nip Tuck
The volume control -
major!  Toss it.  Tie
it. The belt's the
thing.  Narrowly
nipped.  Seriously
cinched.  Loosely
sashed.
4) Art Class
Curate your
collection!  Go for
artworks.  Zero in on
Pepper your
wardrobe with little
masterpieces of
design.  
5) Role Play
Live the fantasy!  It's
a season of feminine
superlatives.  Pick
up something ruffled,
feathered, beaded,
frilled.
8) Flying Colors
Flower garden shades
that are full blown, feel
good colors.  Happy.  
Alive.  Bursting into
bloom.
9) Landing Patterns
Prints are huge!  As a
graphic.  As a trend.  
Patterns bold, ultra-stylish
super-scaled.  Straight
off the catwalks.  Hot off
the presses.
10)  Fringe Benefits
Find luxe little perks!  
Clothes tricked out with
must-have extras.  
Fabulous pins, sashes,
chains, buckles and
beads.
               Pantone Institute's Pick for the Color of the Year

Turquoise was selected as the color of 2010 by Pantone, a company that tracks color trends for fashion and home
decor.  The shade is on the cusp of blue and green, which makes it both inviting and serene - characteristics
associated with blues - and invigorating and luminous, which comes from green.  "Transporting" was a word many
used for turquoise as it brings to mind the sea and vacations.  Use it to liven up a conservative look; it also is a year
round choice as it pairs well with gray, navy, black, brown, white and coral.  
1) Over Easy
The top this Spring -
big! A windfall
combo of slouch &
sash.  Soft.  Floaty.  
Easy everywhere.   
Perfect partner for
knife-narrow pants.
6) Jersey Girls
Sharpen your knit wit!  
Jersey's a must.  
Outrageously soft,
lusciously detailed,
mega-modern.  
Nothing like what mom
wore.   
2) Cool Cuts
The shape to get into
- slouchy!  
Oversized.  
Unconstructed.  
Super-styled.  Fancy
free with lots of
downtown attitude.
7) Pale Fire
Pyrotechnics rule!  
The metal's
soft-pedaled.  
Subtle.  Understated.
 Found in glosses,
glazes, fabrics shot
through with shine.
Shoes
Feet are most definitely wrapped
this spring.  Straps enclose the
ankles, cross over the arch, all still
atop platforms and heels.  Kitten
heels are back, too. Grey will be
a strong choice
for Spring's
palette for
shoes as
seen in THIS
perfect pair....