True Fashion for 2010: Accessorize

I've always been a big proponent of accessories: shoes, bags, jewelry- you name it and my friends will agree that I have a bit of a, ahem, problem. It's no problem to me however, I think of accessories as a quick and cost efficient way to update my wardrobe to be on par with the trends of each and every season and with retailers like Forever21, TopShop, and Zara I know that I can keep up the look without breaking the bank.

So, what better way to update your look for 2010 than with some of the best accessories on the market? Here's a list of the styles and their designers that you are bound to see copied by various retailers worldwide. This way you can craft your own new look for 2010 with a base knowledge of what's hot now and make the trends all your own. Whether you are shopping online, at the mall or in your own closet, enjoy!

...Handbags...
*Fringe* It's back ladies! Embrace it. Or, if you are like me, dig it out of your closet from several seasons back and wear it again with a vengeance.
Ex. Bottega Venetta tie-dye napa leather intrecciato Umbria bag

*Mini bags* Oh, remember the old days of the nearly-bursting-at-the-seams LV Pouchette? You did all you could to get everything in there. Well, now you can do it again with these lovely little handbags in a variety of colors and designs.
Ex. Proenza Schouler fluorescent leather bag with rainbow strap and rope detail
*Long-strap bags* My personal favorite for a music festival, a trip through an overcrowded European city center, or simply out shopping. There's nothing quite like them to keep your hands free and your belongings by your side.
Ex. Derek Lam's Leather Penelope Bauletto bag
*Pouches* Both practical and adorable, pouches have the durability and the functionality to expand when you need them while still looking cute. Get one with a long chain strap and garner double style points.
Ex. Marc Jacobs Leather Dancer knapsack with tassel detail
...Jewelry...
*Bracelets* After several seasons with an obsession with the giant necklace a new trend sweeps the runway: the giant bracelet. Don't store your big necklaces just yet, they are still cool, just don't wear them at the same time.
Ex. The.Well.Set's must have for Spring 2010: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere horn bracelet