Spring accessorizing calls for a lighter touch, which may explain the ladybugs on your shoes. That’s right, we’ve seen the lifelike embellishments on several warm-weather accessories – but the fun doesn’t stop with charming insects. Light-hearted caps, two-tone clutch bags attached fabric labels, patterned tights, unique flower motifs, clear shoes and colors both bold and pastel are among the other highlights in spring accessories. Here is a look at some of the trends spotted around town:
 

Fringe: It’s a look one expects to see during fall and winter on suede and leather goods with fabric labels, but it’s one that moves into metal jewelry this spring as well, often creating a 1920s feel.Flashy footwear: Spring always calls for colorful shoes. This season you’ll find both pastels and brights – as well as combinations of colors and materials on the same shoe.

 

Color is a shoe trend that can be interpreted in different ways to appeal to women of all ages.Perfectly clear: Fashion has a way of turning 180 degrees in the same season. So in addition to bold colors, you’ll also see something else this spring: see-through accessories. It might be a clear bracelet or pendant, or a clear element on a shoe.
 

Caps. Whether newsboy or similarly styled, lightweight caps are an alternative to brimmed hats. Patterned tights. Sure, winter comes to mind when you think textured or patterned tights and leggings. But spring versions can fill the time gap between heavyweight legwear and bare legs. You can choose something subtle, but vivid prints are another option this spring – including tights in a pattern called Paint Splash at Turnstyle.
 

Fashion never tires of black and white – or navy and white – nor do many women. This spring, the look goes either mod (think blocks) or nautical (think stripes). Your choice. You’ll see these timeless combinations in handbags, shoes, scarves, jewelry.Other trends for spring: Bright handbags sewing the fabric labels, sometimes worn as the only pop of color with an otherwise neutral outfit. Two-tone clutches. Floral-themed jewelry of all sorts. Pointy-toed shoes. Patterned shoes.