The effortless accessories everyone needs this spring

Amanda #StyledByDSM

Regardless of your gender, accessories are an easy way to take any look from good to great. To kick start your style level up, here are a few of our top picks that you can easily combine with the hottest spring colors without breaking the bank.

We recently shared them on our spring segment and in case you missed it, you can watch it on the CTV Your Morning website.

Silk scarves

Scarves are so versatile and this spring it’s all about bold colors and patterns to add a pop of personality even to the most classic of looks with minimal effort. The best part is, it really doesn’t matter how you wear your hair or if you have any at all. And if wearing it on your head is not the vibe you are going for, simply wrap it around your neck.

Get the look: If you are looking for variety, then Winners is where you want to go.

Head Wraps

A favorite around here, headwraps are just as fun and easy, if not easier than scarfs when pre-tied. With most hair salons and barbers closed, they are the perfect solution to a bad hair day. If you can’t decide where to start your headwrap collection, opt for floral prints which are another big spring trend, or go with geometrics.

Get the look: Kosa Wrap Shop, a brand based in Nova Scotia offers multiple color options and styles on their website. If you feel so inclined, get a few different options to add to your spring rotation. Alternatively, if you want a self-tie option ( top right) then Reflections of Africa has plenty of options as well which you can shop on COTDC.

BONUS

Here are four beginner-friendly ways to tie a headwrap.

Bucket Hats

Bucket hats are the cooler cousin of traditional caps. They are a very practical option because they provide you with all-around sun protection. Also, the prints and color options are really a style dream.

Get the look : Zoba Martin, a Toronto-based brand offers the option of custom bucket hats. Pick the color or print and they will get you really standing out from the rest.

Shoe protection

Like most of you, we love a classic white sneaker but hate when it gets ruined because spring decided to act like it should and rain. And if you also hate washing your sneakers but love seeing them at their whitest, then you will love this perfect shoe accessory you didn’t even know you needed.

Get the look: Sillies are an innovative shoe cover made of unique silicone to protect your shoes and sneakers from all types of weather. They are trendy, practical, and available in multiple colorways. Store them in the convenient carry pouch, take them everywhere and simply slide them on your shoes and zip them up for complete protection.

Totes and Backpacks

As you are spending more time outdoors in the spring, you might need to carry a few things around. Like water for an outdoor bike ride or park date, your laptop to work on a coffee shop patio and maybe even some snacks for later. So how do you balance the urban outdoor life, staying fashionable and with enough compartments for your needs but compact enough to take you everywhere? Totes and backpacks are a practical accessory everyone should have in their all year round closet and besides they can in handy during travel too.

Image from Bugatti X Edition22 collection

Get the look: This Nomatic Tote from Bugatti is a 3-in-1 bag, that can be worn across, as a backpack, or carried with its sturdy handles- it's so versatile! This tote also has also got space for everything; your laptop, your cell phone even your Sillies when it is not raining. Bugatti also offers a backpack version in the same rubberized waterproof vegan leather as part of their E22 collection.

Spruce up your spring closet

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