Must-Have Items This Spring
Six more reasons to go shopping
BY ERIN WALTERS
Whether you're going for fearless fashoinista or comfortable casual, these pieces will keep you looking polished, despite the 100 percent humidity.
Item 1. Everpurse Persimmon leather clutch
While this may not be local, it’s worth a quick mention. This bright orange beam of awesome not only makes for a perfect-sized spring accessory, it also charges your smartphone. Simply slide your phone in the special pocket, where it connects to the charging dock. To keep your purse powered up, place it on its own charging mat before bed. Thanks to this techie must-have, no Instagram, status update or snapchat will be left behind. Starts at $189 at everpurse.com.
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Item 2: Anything floral
Looks like the azaleas won’t be the only thing in full bloom this spring. Snag a floral print—anything, really—and you’re sure to be the best-dressed flower in the garden. For a timeless look, try J.Crew’s floral toothpick jeans or blossoming schoolboy blazer. These prints have such classic base colors they can almost be considered solids. Pair them with neutrals to tone them down a bit or, if you’re feeling adventurous, mix prints together. Refrain from wearing that statement necklace you bought last week. Instead, go a little grunge with tousled hair and smoking heels, and prepare for a flower-powered night out.
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Item 3: Marvelous mint
This frosted pastel hue is making a big appearance this season, and the minty fresh fashion choices at Haute Hanger on King are sure to brighten your wardrobe. Abby McCauley, a fearless fashionista who works at the small boutique, explains how essential this Pantone fashion color is to a great spring wardrobe: “Mint complements almost every skin tone, and the soft color pairs great with bright pops of pink or pastel hues.”
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Item 4: Bold stripes
If there were two things that stood out on the runways this season, it was the unforgettable contrasting combo of black and white and big, bold, Where’s Waldo stripes. Get the best of both worlds with this Urban Outfitters Sparkle and Fade silk tie-front shirt. If you’re feeling a little more chromatic, pair red and white stripes with denim and aviators for an all-American look, or navy and white stripes for a more nautical ensemble.
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Item 5: Peekaboo Pieces
Bid a quick goodbye to modesty, because cutout tops and dresses are your newest go-to for a night out on the town. With flattering cuts from the chest down to the waist (hopefully that’s as far as you’ll go), these dresses are sure to expose you in all the right places. Start working on those tan lines, ladies.
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Item 6: Flatform sandals
Channel your inner Baby Spice (sans the pigtails) when rocking this new spin on platform shoes. What the ‘90s version of this shoe lacked in versatility has now been equated with cuteness and comfort. No longer are these sky-high shoes made only out of skin-tight leather; their new espadrille bottoms make them a little more wearable and perfect for summer. Pair these shoes with a flowy summer skirt or dress for a boho chic look
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