Spring 2013 Trends: Pretty in Spikes

Jan 28, 2013
Marisa Machak • Fashion

Incorporate a mixture of girlie and ladylike pieces into your Spring 2013 looks by accessorizing with new shoes and purses. Brace yourself for heels, flats, clutches and handbags studded with the sharpest spikes rocking the shelves this season. Who knew that spikes could be so pretty?

Christian Louboutin blends spunky spikes and cotton candy pink for a girlie glam purse with an edgy persona. Finished with lacquered studs, a polished leather bow and gold accents, the Sweet Charity studded purse is chic and structured.

Perfect to wear on the go or even a night out on the town, the leather studded loafers from Jeffrey Campbell are comfy and cute for a spiked Spring item. Featuring smooth white leather and silver spikes, these loafers can be worn with any ensemble of the season.

Alexander McQueen always offers the best of drama and couture. The studded skull clasp clutch does exactly that; featuring a blush color, contrast leather lattice work and brushed gold conical studs.

The Rockstud wedge sandal from Valentino is a sweet and spicy shoe for Spring. Boasting pink matte calfskin straps embossed with silver studs and a cork wedge heel, these sandals are the perfect shoes to pair with a pastel outfit.

Valentino offers the rockstud wristlet in a popping green apple shade for a go-to clutch of the season. Both ladylike and modern, this bag’s bright color and silver pyramid studs make a stylish combination.

A simple, feminine ballet flat is key for Spring. Kick it up a notch with the Varsha suede stud flat from Belle by Sigerson Morrison featuring a row of pink tonal studs placed vertically on the toe.

A handheld bag like the mini Chelsea studded clutch from Ruthie Davis has all the right parts of a playful and striking piece. The pastel pink leather studded with gold, gunmetal and rose gold spikes work well together for a fun handbag with a casual or formal look.

The Lady Peep pump from Christian Louboutin is a heavy hardware heel sure to bring attention to your feet during Spring. The supple beige suede, tortoise-print patent leather and punk spike studs all exude a rich and rocker feel.

Corto Moltedo offers the pink bow clutch as the epitome of a pretty and zesty purse. Made up of pink napa leather and silver-tone spike studs, pair this piece with a full skirted dress to wear to a Spring-time garden party.

Make the two-tone leather pumps from KG Kurt Geiger your new favorite pair of going out pumps. These neutral black and beige leather heels spotted with gold studs can be worn with any outfit for a touch of rock royalty.