Accessories to Rock This Year

Trends are only part of the package, as always, so here are my top ten sightings on what is going to be "in" this season:

1. Cat eye sunglasses! Can you see a trend? Yes: the 50's/60's glamor is back! (Prada and Jeremy Scott)

2. Belt purses. They are a fashionable version of fanny packs...much more fashionable (seen on the runways by Hermes, Pucci, and Dianne Von Furstenberg).

3. Gloves! And of all varieties too: knitted (Erin Wasson), lace (impractical but who cares about that..they're cute), leather (Yves Saint Laurent)!

4. Okay so I know this isn't strictly an accessory but...its definitely popping up EVERYWHERE (Chanel, Rodarte, Vivienne Westwood, everywhere).

5. Multiple finger rings. These are all over, and not just on the runway...though they were spotted on Valentino (which I was gloriously pleased about!)

6. Distractingly bright bags! (DKNY (red), Hermes (orange), Marc by Marc Jacobs (yellow), Miu Miu (hot pink) and everything together (Versus)).

7.Obi belts...no worries I had not idea what they were at first either until I saw them intertwined in a Marc Jacobs fashion show! They are warp around sash-like belts. They are inspired from the cinch belts that traditional kimonos have.

8. Bangles. But not the clinking metal ones, these are the bangles that give the air of African beat. Mostly wood and occasional patterns, very down to earth (Lacoste and Edun sported them on runways).

9. Skin. Snake skin to be specific. Shown prominently my Gucci on bags and shoes. Also sown on the latter by Salvatore Ferragamo.

10. And of course vintage. Which I am sure does not necessary to say but because it will always have a special place in my heart, I will note it.
Shoes tomorrow! They deserve their own post!
Love, Lace & Lemons