...and Into your Closet This Spring

SHOP SPRING'S MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES

Neon-brights. Popping prints. Boho chic. Spring's trend reports are in -- but what to wear them with?

We had the exact same dilemma last summer when we were trying to figure out what to put on the Bluefly Accessory Wall. Bravo wouldn't tell us a lick about the challenges beforehand, and we knew from past seasons we had to be prepared for anything from straight ready-to-wear to a "make this dress out of poppy seeds" challenge. Here's the foolproof list we came up with that'll look amazing with brights, prints, boho or a mix of all of the above.

1. STATEMENT BAGS.
Doesn't matter if it's a satchel, shopper or oversized clutch -- a distinctive bag will literally carry an outfit. 'Distinctive' can run the gamut from quilted leather to studs and grommets to classic, definitive shape.

2. HEIRLOOM JEWELRY.
Could be a vintage from your diva grandmother, a one-of-a-kind ethnic piece, or a funky costume gem. Have fun with it. The point is to find one or two bold baubles that anchor spring's breezy styles.

3. SHEERS & CLEARS.
Lucite, glass and plastic are the new diamonds. Not really, but they have the same clean, sharp elegance when they're made and worn the right way. This season, clears are everywhere from from heels to bags to bangles, and with good reason -- they look great with everything, particularly the rainbow swirls of color you'll be seeing and wearing this spring.

4. PLATFORMS.
Platforms are probably the most successful reinvention of a retro trend, and they will not let your spring style down. Wear them with the season's minis, maxis or jeans to look and feel 10 feet tall.

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