With spring just around the corner, I’m really feeling pale denim and Liberty prints right now. I like to toughen up the look a little with a statement shoe (think new neutral booties or gladiators) and oversized aviators. Add a worn, utility anorak jacket for warmth and attitude. This twist on Americana feels really fresh to me after season upon season of dark, skinny denim and 80s-inspired looks. I think my Early Spring and Bohemian collections work really well with this look by adding a vintage feel without being costumey.

See this trend in action at Piperlime and pick up items from my spring collections at Etsy.

I showed the collection for the first time last weekend at the K11 craft show and nearly sold out of the bobby pins. I’ll be posting the remaining few on my Etsy store, so do take advantage if they appeal.

Also, I’m offering some extremely limited edition items from my Found Objects collection. The Dream House Necklace and Pale Pink Curve Earrings are made from vintage components that are truly unique. Only two necklaces and three pairs of earrings are available, so please take advantage of them now if they strike your fancy.

I’ve been spending a LOT of time looking at ready-to-wear Spring 2010 collections, watching Launch My Line & Project Runway, and perusing fashion zines from around the world. Combine that with the awesomely inspiring crowd at Fashion Feud last night, and I just had to put together some style pages for how to rock my accessories this spring.

The top look is all about taking spring classics like neutrals (think khaki, cargo, cotton, denim) in the inevitable military, safari and nautical looks and mixing them up hardcore with fresh, modern brights. VERY brights. Right now, accessories are all about the bigger, the bolder, the BETTER. Photo courtesy of Diane Von Furstenberg’s collection.

The second look is more edgy, eclectic and young. The idea here is more is MORE. Load on Madonna bows, Cosby sweaters and funky prints ranging from tribal to geometric. It’s not just okay to mix patterns, it’s a very fresh way to repurpose things that you already own. Retro, kitsch, modern, fun; whatever your style, turn up the volume this spring. Photo courtesy of Marc by Marc Jacobs collection.

I threw in a couple of my accessories that immediately spoke to me, but really anything goes. What are YOU feeling for Spring 2010?