Spring 2014 Trends
By Nicole Hoffman for Mor-Chu
With spring around the corner, okay, long block, it’s time to think about trends! So many color and print oriented spring/summer trends can be translated into your handbag of choice. Here are our favorites:
ORANGE
Right in time for the Season 2 premiere of Orange is the New Black, orange becomes the new black on and off the runway. We’re crushing hard on this bright hue that adds a pop of color to almost any outfit and is surprisingly easy to style. Match it to the orange lipstick beauty trend making the rounds, or a simple summer dress sans makeup.
If you’re looking to hit the trend head on, then Annabel Ingall’s Isabella tote is hard to miss. For those who only want to dip their toes into the trendy waters, Sorial’s Bijou muted orange bag with a snakeskin texture is pretty low key while nodding to high style.
Isabella Item Tote by Annabel Ingall
Bijou Bag by Sorial
CLEAR
Never has clear been classier! From shirts to skirts to clutches- lucite, mesh and everything in between is the hot ticket for the hot weather. Bonus? You can actually see what’s in your bag. Maybe you’ll be more apt to tackle receipt pile-up when the world can see through your shopping soul.
Ssssizzle in this Katherine Kwei acrylic clutch that’s taken to the next level by it’s watersnake skin adorning the sides.
Donna Snake Plexi Box by Katherine Kwei
Kissy Face Bubble Umbrella by felix rey
FLORALS
In the Devil Wears Prada when Miranda Priestly retorts “Flowers? For spring? Groundbreaking” to the suggestion of a flower motif for a spring shoot, we can’t help but chuckle. Girlfriend’s got a point though. While it might not be shocking, when are flowers never in style for spring? We think never. There will always be tulips, sunflowers and lilies to be worn, but by incorporating them into a small accessory (like this clutch!) the motif is more manageable.
This Victoria Koss structured cotton clutch is just so exquisitely divine- perfect your eminent wedding or garden party. You’d look fresh as a daisy wearing it with a solid colored dress and strappy open-toed sandals.
Framed Clutch Pink Spring by Victoria Khoss
What would flowers be if not for the butterflies that are seen in tandem with them? This LEIGH & LUCA silk and cotton butterfly scarf ever so daintily yells “spring has sprung!”, and pairs well with a tee and jeans or a simple dress.
Butterflies Square by LEIGH & LUCA