Color Blocking
Big Budget: Alice + Olivia Haven Colorblock Shift Dress, $242 at ShopBop.com
Flexible Budget: Vince Camuto Asymmetric Layered Tier Dress with Sash Tie, $128 at Nordstrom
Tight Budget: Ya Los Angeles Color Block Dress, $49 at Piperlime.com
Wear With... Neutrals or solid colors, jeans, and make sure to keep simple silhouettes in mind!
Day Clutches
Big Budget: Burberry Prorsum Woven Leather Flap Clutch, $1,295 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Flexible Budget: BCBGMAXAZRIA Harlow Laser-Cut Envelope Clutch, $128 at BCBG
Tight Budget: ASOS Slot Through Portfolio Clutch, $29 at ASOS
Wear With...Long skirts and spring dresses look especially classy with day clutches. Try and keep the clutch a bit oversized, you don't want to bring a super small bag out for day and end up looking similar to a 10 year old who just got her first purse.
Ankle-Strap Shoes
Big Budget: Michael Kors Vacchetta, $595 at Zappos Couture.com
Flexible Budget: Schutz Connie, $150 at Piperlime.com
Tight Budget: Unisa Deana Sandal, $50 at DSW
Mint Green
Big Budget: Miu Miu Matelsse Leather Clutch, $395 at MyTheresa.com
Flexible Budget: Alexis Bittar 'Satin Dust' Small Hinged Bracelet, $195 at Nordstrom
Tight Budget: Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple at Nordstrom
Wear With... Neutral colors or other pastels.
Leather
Big Budget: Tory Burch Milne Leather Jacket, $925 at Tory Burch
Flexible Budget: Vince Leather Mini Skirt, $495 at Bloomingdales
Tight Budget: Gorjana Parker Leather Wrap Bracelet, $55 at Gorjana.com
Wear With... Flat sandals for casual looks and strappy sandals for a sexier look. Try and find pieces that are in colors other than black as well which is better for fall and winter seasons. Remember, this is only an expensive trend if you let it be! Look for faux leather clothing pieces and leather jewelry to keep the price tag on the lower side. The Gorjana bracelets above are great for this, and come in over 100 style and color combinations!
Blue & Green Jewelry
Big Budget: Nest Blue Jasper Necklace, $395 at Neiman Marcus
Flexible Budget: Stella + Dot Felicity Hoops, $54 at Stella + Dot.com
Tight Budget: ASOS Pieces Flica Stone Cocktail Ring, $17 at ASOS
Wear With... White tops and dresses and dark denim. If you're feeling bold, try wearing another bold color!
Florals
Big Budget: Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Stretch Dress, $1,079 at MyTheresa.com
Flexible Budget: Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Short, $64 at Lilly Pulitzer
Tight Budget: Old Navy Floral-Print Racerback Tank, $17.50 at Old Navy
Wear With... Neutrals like black or navy.
Peplum
Big Budget: Alice + Olivia Victoria Peplum Dress, $264 at Shopbop.com
Flexible Budget: Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Hannah' Jersey Ruffle Peplum Skirt, $168 at Nordstrom
Tight Budget: Forever 21 Sleeveless Peplum Top, $19.80 at Forever 21
Wear With... Fitted tops and trousers to balance the volume of the peplum
Metallic Heels
Big Budget: Giuseppe Zanotti Nocciola, $995 at Couture.Zappos.com
Flexible Budget: Charles David 'Complex' Pump, $215 at Nordstrom
Tight Budget: Calvin Klein Sandie Leather High Heel Pump, $98 at Lord & Taylor
Wear With... Anything! These are as versatile as your nude or black pumps.
Neon
Big Budget: Rebecca Minkoff Sanna Pants, $298 at Shopbop.com
Flexible Budget: J. Crew Blythe Blouse in Silk, $98 at J. Crew
Tight Budget: J. Crew Colorblock Stripe Boatneck Tee, $45 at J. Crew
Wear With... Any neutrals, so you won't be putting your neons in a battle with other stand-out hues. Black, navy, white are more classic and beige and tan neutrals are super hip.
Trends via People StyleWatch, March 2012
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