**WOMENS** Spring must haves !

1.) Chunky Bangles

Wave goodbye to inclement weather while wearing a set of chunky bangles.  For spring 2011, the bolder the bangles, the better.  Chunk up the deuces in creative cuffs in pops of color, animal print or wood.  Blending different metals like silver and gold can add subtle shine to basic black or denim.  Wooden styles worn on both wrists also introduce a bit of bohemian to styles that are otherwise more sophisticated.

2.) Floppy Hats

Straw hats are a look that is reminiscent of sweet southern breezes scented with peach iced tea. This season they’ll multi-task by keeping the sun out of your eyes and keeping your look soft and sexy.  A great thing about this 70’s-inspired trend is that floppy hats can be as cheap or expensive as you want them to be and it’s a look that virtually any flower child under the sun can pull off.

3.) A Statement Ring

This spring let a bold ring let one of your other fingers scream a message loud and clear.  And the message is that even your fingertips can make a fashion statement. Whether it’s a big blinged out blooming flower, an obnoxious opal gemstone or a two-finger ring with attitude, this season there’s a variety of rings to choose from that would even make the Pope jealous.

4.) Wrap Around Obi-Belts

Obi-belts could be seen strutting down the runways of both Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera.  The sash-like belts are inspired by styles that cinched the waists of traditional Japanese kimonos.  The look works well when paired with a pencil skirt and tied in a big beautiful leather bow.  Snag your own at Bluefly.com or Urban Outfitters.

5.) Retro Sunglasses

Another multi-tasker, oversized and exaggerated frames will both protect your eyes and keeps the eyes of others on you.  You can opt for a sixties cat eye frame that brings out your inner bombshell or colossal sun catchers in candy store colors.

6.) Satchels

A good quality bag will never go out of style and the satchel offers a compromise to ladies who can’t fit the contents of their bucket bags into a coy clutch.  Leather styles are easy to pair with most ensembles, and earthy tones and materials like leather and crochet are natural and modest.

7.) Clutches

Cumbersome, bulky bags are a thing of the past this season.  This spring is all about getting it right and tight in small handheld purses. If handheld isn’t an option, then styles with skinny leather straps offer an option to carry it on your shoulder.  Having trouble cutting what you carry?  Look for beauty products that do double duty like tinted moisturizer and clean out anything in your purse that you haven’t used in the past month.

8.) Earrings With Some Added “Extra”

Whether your jewelry box is filled with hoops or chandeliers, earrings make the most of any outfit as long as they are embellished. Just  be sure to not pair them with any competing pieces; two arms of stacked bangles, chandelier earrings and statement rings on each hand is definite overkill.

TREAT YOURSELF, AND DO SOME SHOPPING....YOU DESERVE IT!