Must-have handbags for Spring 2014
The star accessory of the season is filled with colorful spring tones and a retro vibe.
It’s an essential accessory for any occasion. Some designers have made it their signature piece. The variety of materials, colors, shapes and textures make it one of the most versatile elements in your wardrobe. Here, we’ll have a look at the all hottest handbags of the season.
With spring comes lots of color and pastel tones, in addition to the retro vibe that is in style now, with models and styles reminiscent of the past decades. Without a doubt, the short strap is the most popular look this season.
For more special occasions, clutches are still the preferred choice. But this year is about those with a different touch with long fringe or tassels, or gold chains on neon-colored purses like the one in green by Michael Kors. This type of purse is one of the most versatile styles because it can be worn both for formal occasions and for more informal looks.
For day-to-day outfits, extra large handbags are back in a big way, just like in previous years. Thanks to their size, you can carry everything you need for work, to study or to go shopping.
For more formal occasions like work meetings, briefcase-like, messenger handbags, or even satchel-style purses are the best option. In any case, go for leather because it lasts the longest.
Tote bags in summery colors are starting to make their way to the top of the spring season trends as well. Blues combined with whites, sailor style, flowers, pastel tones, and even transparent and natural materials like raffia are starting to be spotted in some of the most inspirational street styles.
Light pink is the color of choice seen in many purses this spring, combined with browns or even lighter tones with dark prints.
Flowers, as always, are prominent designs as well.
This season also marks the rising popularity of two of the most classic colors: black and white. These colors are a must, whether separate or together, like the design by Yves Saint Laurent.
Brown tones never go out of style either. But make sure you choose styles with other elements like gold accents, or prints that add to the monochrome brown color.
Over-the-shoulder bags are essential for any time of year, but even more so in spring. There are a wider variety of colors this year too, among which are bright blue and yellow tones. And why not give it a fun, playful touch? Designers have created youthful styles suitable for adults. Perfect for more informal occasions.
