It might feel like the chilly weather will continue for an eternity, but now we’re in last winter month, it’s totally acceptable to start planning your spring wardrobe.
Here are some utterly affordable handmade and vintage accessories to add a touch of springtime, so that you’re on-trend in time for the skipping lambs and blossoming trees.
Brooches aren’t just for grannies, y’know. Big statement pieces have been having their moment on the catwalk.
Floral brooch, £14, Fox Mirror Vintage
Choose an eclectic selection of bright, fun badges to jazz up denim and suede jackets.
Roller skate badge, £7, Fairy Cakes
Become a frill seeker this spring and opt for oodles of lace and ruffles. Anything dainty and feminine has the green light.
Lace collar, £11, Antique Historika
Long, shoulder-grazing earrings have been a designer favourite. Extra style points if they’re asymmetrical.
Pyrite earrings, £12, Polly A Jewellery
There’s evidence on the catwalks that orange really is the new black. (Etsy have been rocking this look since before it was cool).
Orange bag, £15, Jozo Shop
Pretty florals will always be a spring thing.
Floral temporary tattoo, £3, Clowders
Take a unique approach to the fringing trend with these polymer clay necklaces in pastel shades.
Fringe necklace, £15, Our Pretty Universe
This floral, suede purse ticks off two big spring style boxes.
Floral purse, £22, Suede and Co
We’d love to know how you spring chickens will be accessorising in the new season; drop us a tweet at EtsyUK, or share your thoughts in the comments below.
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16 comments
Julia K Walton from JuliaKWalton said 4 years ago
I love everything here - great picks :o)
Rich Palmer from TheCraftMillUK said 4 years ago
Nice! I always like to accessorize my outfits with a nice badge or two. Mainly in support of promoting the wildlife to be found in Britains parks and gardens. The 'Save the Hedgehog' badge always goes down well, as does my specially shaped limited Edition 'I like a nice House Sparrow' badge. Although not strictly classed as accessories, they do serve a very important purpose, as well as brightening up peoples' days with their jolly, colourful designs. Mad Friday people, it's a thing!
Laura from DiglotEtc said 4 years ago
I especially love the fringe necklace and the long earrings!
Mary Moorkens from MaryMoorkens said 4 years ago
Beautiful - love them all - but e s p e c i a l l y the lace !!
Tempy from UrbanGreyWhale said 4 years ago
Nice ideas! Oh how I can't wait for spring :0)
Sarah Jones from TwiggyPeasticks said 4 years ago
Love the roller skate badge, very retro !!!!
Square Squirrel Studio from SquareSquirrelStudio said 4 years ago
Nice to hear that "orange really is the new black" - we were obviously ahead of the curve. Love the backpack.
Jemima Callaghan from LostPropertyHongKong said 4 years ago
lovely
Angélica Maripociosa from PeaceAPorter said 4 years ago
Can't get enough of this ongoing fringe craze, nicely curated blog post.
My Loft Vintage from MyLoftVintage said 4 years ago
Floral temporary tattoo... wow! Love it!
Arisa Leone from Jewellery2Die4 said 4 years ago
I love the floral suede purse. Would make the perfect gift.
Fariba M Saidian from Arty2015 said 4 years ago
I like the brooch and necklaces.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 4 years ago
The lace collar is so fine and beautiful!
Tanya from TanyaToys said 4 years ago
Beautiful!!))
wanida kunchiang from wanidacotton said 4 years ago
Beautiful!
Retro Rose Printery from RetroRosePrintery said 4 years ago
Love the flower Brooch and necklace. must start wearing my brooches again.