With spring upon us "tomorrow" I know I'm not the only one stocking up on spring essentials. But to complete the perfect spring outfit, we need accessories to polish it off, right!? It's no secret that I'm big on statement necklaces and arm candy. I'm trying to add to my collection like any good shopaholic and always have my eye out for the things that make our outfits sparkle and shine. Here is my spring accessories shopping list:
1. 2 Necklaces
I'm looking to buy at least 2 necklaces this season. I say 2 because sometimes they can be expensive. I love big statement necklaces because they can just transform an outfit in to something wonderful. The hard part is finding the right one to compliment the clothes you're wearing. Color blocking and not over doing it on the textures is key. Go bold with a plain shirt but stay neutral with a patterned shirt. Oh and make sure your necklace matches with your shirt neck line. Big necklaces like this can look awkward if they are laying half on a shirt. All skin or all shirt is my motto.
Eye on:
Women's Statement Necklace
Target
Color: Ivory/gold
$16.99
I'm looking to buy at least 2 necklaces this season. I say 2 because sometimes they can be expensive. I love big statement necklaces because they can just transform an outfit in to something wonderful. The hard part is finding the right one to compliment the clothes you're wearing. Color blocking and not over doing it on the textures is key. Go bold with a plain shirt but stay neutral with a patterned shirt. Oh and make sure your necklace matches with your shirt neck line. Big necklaces like this can look awkward if they are laying half on a shirt. All skin or all shirt is my motto.
Eye on:
Women's Statement Necklace
Target
Color: Ivory/gold
$16.99
2. Purse
I'm always about the light/neutral colors for the spring. I like to leave the bright and vibrant colors like pink, green, and blue for the summer. I think a bigger bag is needed for the spring as well because it's that time of year again to bring a few extra things in your bag like a tennis ball to play fetch at the park with the pup or a book to read at a cute coffee shop or whatever puts a smile on your face when the weather starts turning around! I also like the extra space so that I can throw a little umbrella in there for those April showers that are upon us...or at least I hope it's April showers and not April snowfall.
Dreaming of:
Cedar Street Medium Harmony
Kate Spade
Color: Clock tower
$298
I'm always about the light/neutral colors for the spring. I like to leave the bright and vibrant colors like pink, green, and blue for the summer. I think a bigger bag is needed for the spring as well because it's that time of year again to bring a few extra things in your bag like a tennis ball to play fetch at the park with the pup or a book to read at a cute coffee shop or whatever puts a smile on your face when the weather starts turning around! I also like the extra space so that I can throw a little umbrella in there for those April showers that are upon us...or at least I hope it's April showers and not April snowfall.
Dreaming of:
Cedar Street Medium Harmony
Kate Spade
Color: Clock tower
$298
3. Ring
I don't have very many rings, but I'd like to acquire more. I'm not big on huge, showy rings. I like to keep it simple, but I would like to add some color to my fingers once in awhile. I like the look of a pointer finger ring with a simple bracelet to accent it. So, a cute ring is on my accessories list for this season!
Eye on:
Blooming Rose Ring
Forever 21
$4.80
I don't have very many rings, but I'd like to acquire more. I'm not big on huge, showy rings. I like to keep it simple, but I would like to add some color to my fingers once in awhile. I like the look of a pointer finger ring with a simple bracelet to accent it. So, a cute ring is on my accessories list for this season!
Eye on:
Blooming Rose Ring
Forever 21
$4.80
4. 2 Bracelets
I have literally been on the hunt now for a month for the perfect chain bracelet. I recently bought a cute gold catch that I need more gold jewelry to pair it with. I like stacking bracelets more than big chunky bracelets. I always wear a watch so simple bracelets that can accent it are usually what I go for.
Eye on:
Show Off Chain Bracelet
Forever 21
Color: Gold
$5.80
I have literally been on the hunt now for a month for the perfect chain bracelet. I recently bought a cute gold catch that I need more gold jewelry to pair it with. I like stacking bracelets more than big chunky bracelets. I always wear a watch so simple bracelets that can accent it are usually what I go for.
Eye on:
Show Off Chain Bracelet
Forever 21
Color: Gold
$5.80
5. Heels
I always think I need more heels. Whether I do or not, I need/want a light colored heel that I can wear with more floral dresses for the spring. Wedges are cute for going out, but I think it's more practical for me to go with a pump, so I can wear them to the office as well as out on the town with friends and my man.
Eye on:
Women's Mossimo Paisley Platform Pump
Target
Color: Blush
ON SALE - $14.98
I always think I need more heels. Whether I do or not, I need/want a light colored heel that I can wear with more floral dresses for the spring. Wedges are cute for going out, but I think it's more practical for me to go with a pump, so I can wear them to the office as well as out on the town with friends and my man.
Eye on:
Women's Mossimo Paisley Platform Pump
Target
Color: Blush
ON SALE - $14.98
6. Earrings
I'm not much of a dangle earring gal, but if you are then more power to ya, sista! I don't think they look great with the form of my face, so I personally just stick to studs. But that doesn't mean I can't gather an adorable collection of stud earrings! I'm very in to coral this spring, so this set that I picked out to our right to me is just perfect! I also needed a pair of cheap pearl studs, so if one falls out, I won't be completely heart broken.
Purchased:
Floral Fantasy Stud Set
Forever 21
Color: Gold/peach
$5.80
I'm not much of a dangle earring gal, but if you are then more power to ya, sista! I don't think they look great with the form of my face, so I personally just stick to studs. But that doesn't mean I can't gather an adorable collection of stud earrings! I'm very in to coral this spring, so this set that I picked out to our right to me is just perfect! I also needed a pair of cheap pearl studs, so if one falls out, I won't be completely heart broken.
Purchased:
Floral Fantasy Stud Set
Forever 21
Color: Gold/peach
$5.80
7. Flats
I love shoes, but more specifically, I love flats. Dressy flats, loafers, smoking flats, boat shoes, etc, you name it, I probably love them. I like to have an array of flats for all occasions. I feel like I'm doing pretty well on the dressy front, so I think a new pair of a more casual type needs to be added to my shoe collection.
Eye on:
Bright Yellow Jonathon Adler
Jonathon Adler for TOMS
$59
I love shoes, but more specifically, I love flats. Dressy flats, loafers, smoking flats, boat shoes, etc, you name it, I probably love them. I like to have an array of flats for all occasions. I feel like I'm doing pretty well on the dressy front, so I think a new pair of a more casual type needs to be added to my shoe collection.
Eye on:
Bright Yellow Jonathon Adler
Jonathon Adler for TOMS
$59
8. Scarf
I enjoy scarves all year round. I'm of course always cold in the winter, but I also get cold in the spring on rainy days or when I'm in air conditioning. I'm colder at work in the warmer months than in the winter months! So adding to my ginormous scarf collection is completely acceptable, right? ;) And believe it or not, I don't have any infinity scarves! I never jumped on the bandwagon, but I do really like them. So....
Eye on:
Stripe Terry Infinity Scarf
Gap
Color: Neon orange
ON SALE - $16.99
I enjoy scarves all year round. I'm of course always cold in the winter, but I also get cold in the spring on rainy days or when I'm in air conditioning. I'm colder at work in the warmer months than in the winter months! So adding to my ginormous scarf collection is completely acceptable, right? ;) And believe it or not, I don't have any infinity scarves! I never jumped on the bandwagon, but I do really like them. So....
Eye on:
Stripe Terry Infinity Scarf
Gap
Color: Neon orange
ON SALE - $16.99