Lorean Mays, right, wears a Julie Dillon dress, $209, in one of the season’s top colors. Lauren Hood’s Neil Couture dress, $199, pairs neutral and bold with color blocking. Fashions courtesy of Frankie & Julian’s.The purchase of a new accessory is the best way to give a quick update to last year’s spring wardrobe without breaking your clothing budget.
There are four key looks in accessories this spring to keep in mind: blue and green jewelry, shoes in metallic finishes, ankle-strap cork wedges and clutch handbags.
* Jewelry: Jewelry ranges in hues of blue from lapis to turquoise to sky blue. It’s worn alone or in combination with shades of green. You might use your jewelry to pick up two colors in a color-blocked dress or contrast a neon shade.
This isn’t the season for dainty pendants. Bold is better. The must-have is a big statement necklace.
“The big thing is chunky, brighter colors. Do a soft feminine outfit with a fun, trendy piece of jewelry like the statement necklace,” said Courtney Gravett, manager of Francesca’s Collections in Hamilton Corner.