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If you are not one to shy away from color, spring is the perfect time to add a healthy helping of bright hues into your wardrobe. To infuse a little springtime into your closet, punch up your wardrobe basics with a brightly colored purse. Whether you are prepping for a bridesmaids’ luncheon or getting ready for a board meeting in the office, carry a colorful handbag to spring forward with a lively, lovely and fashionable look.
Turquoise
The best thing about a turquoise clutch: It goes with neutrals basics from tan trousers and a white linen dress to a pale gray pencil skirt and a black cotton pantsuit. For a casual lunch date with your girlfriends, pair your sea blue purse with crisp white jeans, a gray top and silver sandals. To balance your brightly colored purse, bring a touch of glitz and glam to your neckline with a turquoise and silver chunky necklace.
Yellow
For love at first brights, add a yellow shoulder strap bag into your spring wardrobe mix. For an impromptu weekend picnic or a walk along the shore, wear your bag with white knee-length shorts and a pink polo shirt. Flashy bling-bling not your thing? Accessorize your yellow and pink combo with a pair of silver hoop earrings and yellow high top sneakers. Swipe a shimmery pink lip gloss on your lips to paint your pout a pretty hue and add polish to your colorful ensemble.
Orange
Going to a bridesmaid’s luncheon or a chic Easter brunch? Carry a colorful purse featuring a big bow. Stuff your daytime essentials, such as your lipstick, wallet, and hand cream, in a leather or satin orange clutch purse. A white or yellow silk frock, a pair of orange and silver strappy sandals and a stack of silver bracelets will complement your high-wattage purse beautifully. Add a little edge to your pretty pastel look with a chain-accented silver leather belt.
Lavender
Come Friday, be the best dressed woman at work with a gray linen dress and metallic gray leather pumps. Wrap a wide lavender leather belt, featuring a large silver buckle, around your waist to whittle your middle and an unexpected pop of color. Top off this work-appropriate combo with a lavender leather doctor’s bag. Faux-diamond studs and crystal-encrusted silver bangles are the perfect fashion partners to your charcoal gray and lavender combo.
