What’s Hot: Color in full bloom

What better way to welcome spring than with bright colors?

Expect the sales floor to bloom with bold totes, vibrant footwear and even neon accessories like bangles and belts.

The popularity of bright accessories is linked to the popularity of bright apparel. From runway to mass retailers, merchandise in a rainbow of colors serves as a perfect accessory.

Generally, simple styles can add a pop of life to black or neutral looks—just the right amount for the mature, missy customer. At the same time, brights combined with other brights evoke a cheerful ensemble fit for the younger shopper, especially teens.

Although specialty retailers and higher-end department stores dominate when it comes to the variety of vibrant accessories. Target (bangles pictured), Sears and JCPenney (Hype bag pictured) have also stocked their shelves with a kaleidoscope of colors that are ideal for women of all ages.