As we’re thinking about transitioning our winter wardrobes into spring, I decided to get some insight from Bluefly Style Guru Tanesha Smith. Let’s watch this new runway mash-up from Women’s Wear Daily and Bluefly to get us in the “mood.”

Now, here are Tanesha’s top picks and a few tips, followed by a couple of my responses.

What are your top spring accessory trends?

T: I’m so intrigued with that non-heel yet a heel look of the shoes seen at Calvin Klein and Bottega Veneta .  I’m currently adoring all wedges, especially those with any beading or fringe details. I’d also love to get my hands on a buttery soft cross body bag on the small side. Natural details like straw and raffia we’re also seeing far and wide; as well as clogs.

C22: I’m totally with Tanesha on wedges. Jennine from The Coveted wore these gorgeous babies at fashion week. I’ve also noticed a lot of natural and neutral tones and am expecting to see more peaked shoulder dresses and tops.

How can you style these trends from your own wardrobe?

T: Wedges and platforms look great with simple streamlined dresses; perhaps with some draping, while the fringe and beading details look amazing with tribal prints and slouchy denim. The cross body bag is a great complement to more classic pieces like a denim chambray shirt.

C22: Most of us have metallics in our closets – try weaving them into spring prints. I love the idea of a chunky gold sandal with a tribal or floral mini dress and perhaps a fringe bag.

How can you find these trends on Bluefly?

We are loving metallics in the daytime and tie-dye prints.  We are also big fans of all weather leather in the form of light weight jackets, vests, leggings, and skirts.

1. Veda white pyramid studded leather cropped jacket, $417

2. Giuseppe Zanotti gold diamond cork platform wedges, $600

3. Trina Turk plum ikat poly drawstring coverup tunic, $97

4. Cesare Paciotti black patent raffia back zip sandals, $459.99

5. Susan Farber light plum suede ‘Tahoe’ fringe crossbody bag, $297

6. Helmut Lang grey lamb leather skinny pants, $613

7. June anthracite grey leather wide collar vest, $289

About Tanesha Smith:
For Bluefly Stylist Tanesha Smith internships at mags like Nylon and V paved the way to positions with Ellegirl and Vibe Vixen and eventually, a freelance career. Now as Bluefly’s resident stylist,Tanesha continually cranks out editorial looks for Women’s and Menswear shoots – a position she describes as “A total dream job – very chill and fun; we’re always trying something new.”

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