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Accessories leap from catwalks to closets The Post and Courier

And there probably a handbag with a structured shape or a snakeskin shoe on the market already, so early adopters can look way ahead of the curve if they paying attention.

aren as big of a commitment as apparel, says Tracey Lomrantz Lester, women editorial director at Gilt. invest less from both a financial perspective and a sartorial one. The idea of trying a new style of boot or a different handbag is less intimidating than readjusting your eye to an entirely new silhouette. You can always just take if off if you feel silly. aren a lot of everyday bags and items, which is exciting for people who are really into fashion, she says, if you are shopping designer collections, you need to buy more to satisfy your needs. She thinks the shape to buy it in will be a cross body bag. Consider one that features colorblocking but is otherwise clean looking, with geometric, sophisticated hardware.

Erica Russo, fashion director for women accessories at Bloomindale says a hand held clutch or a larger envelope will work, too.

Time to shine: Metallics always have some presence on the catwalks, and they translate well to closets because they have timeless appeal, says Karp. have a silver bag I had for 10 years. It an old Celine nike free run bag that I can bring out time and time again totally worth an investment. You really need a pair of each, she says.

Snake surfaces: is more important than print, declares Kessler. And there no more sophisticated way to do that than with snakeskin in luxe shades, such as burgundy, navy and dark green. Real or faux: your choice and your budget.

Karp says snakeskin in a single sole pointy pump is the way to go.

Play with pearls: love the idea that pearls are not your grandma pearls, says Karp. And she loves that Nicholas Kirkwood sandwiched pearls between layers of some pumps soles. A look like that can come out sooner rather than later, and definitely for holiday parties. Try multiple strands and oversized beads.

Not so blank canvas: Artistry details replaced more obvious bling and chunky hardware. The Chanel show, with its art gallery theme, was the standard bearer, according to Karp. The canvas versions of the house classic bags, with spray on were a way to reinvent a classic.

Backpacks: Bloomingdale Russo thinks the right woman will pull off a smart backpack in style and says she is excited about the look, which cheap nike free seems very new. so beyond back to school, she says.

InStyle Karp, however, isn buying into them at a high price. It one of those items that a more mass retailer can do perfectly well, she says.

Flat out athletics: Sporty influences were among the season biggest trends, in clothes as well as accessories. It perfectly reasonable that you be wearing low soled trainer think Nike Air or nike free online New Balance in a trend right color like coral with one of those pretty makeup shade feminine dresses or even leather pants, says Russo.

Gilt Lester observed a shift toward the street, and that might be where the sporty styles came from. sneakers, even Teva esque sandals were everywhere in place of high heels. Visors and baseball caps have never been bigger, and the oversize clutch, the accessory of choice for street style stars, is the new It bag. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full Terms and Conditions.