Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Trend: Exotic Accessories

Another popular trend for this Spring and Summer are handbags and shoes in exotic prints. Handbags in snake, croc, alligator, and ostrich prints were all over the SS2010 runways (Above: Christian Louboutin; Michael Kors; Lanvin; VBH). And the good news is that you don't have to get the real thing either -- many of the on-trend handbags for this Spring and Summer are embossed so that you don't have to endanger an animal in the name of fashion! Below are some reasonably priced exotic embossed bags if you are considering giving this trend a try: Abas full frame clutch for $178 on www.piperlime.com; B. Makowsky shopper for $228 on www.nordstrom.com; Botkier "Howard" satchel for $575 on www.lunaboston.com; Coach "Kristin" clutch for $348 on www.macys.com; Stony Island handbag by Hilary Radley for $92 on www.lulus.com; Rebecca Minkoff "Nikki" hobo for $395 on www.piperlime.com; Rebecca Minkoff "Morning After Clutch" for $365 on www.lunaboston.com; MICHAEL Michael Kors "Lily" tote for $248 on www.macys.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Percy" crossbody bag for $148 on www.nordstrom.com; Inge Christopher hard case clutch for $144 on www.lorisshoes.com; Furla "Perla Tracolla" hobo for $645 on www.macys.com; Furla "Greta Tracolla" mini bag for $195 on www.macys.com; Furla "Carmen" shopper for $575 on www.piperlime.com; DKNY tote for $295 on www.macys.com; Coach "Kristin" drawstring hobo for $598 on www.macys.com.

The exotic trend is also not just limited to handbags this Spring and Summer. Many designers also debuted some fantastic exotic and exotic print shoes on the SS2010 runways (Below: Jimmy Choo; Tod's; Alexandra Neel; Santoni).

An exotic print shoe is a great way to add interest to an otherwise simple LBD. Below are some exotic print shoes to consider wearing this Spring and Summer: Bandolino "Kimberlyn" sandal on sale for $59.99 on www.piperlime.com; Bernardo "Mistral" sandal for $110 on www.piperlime.com; Jessica Simpson "Terri" peep-toe pump for $89 on www.macys.com; Nude Footwear "Milan" platform pump for $110 on www.piperlime.com; Style & Co. "Pamela" pump for $39.98 on www.macys.com; Via Spiga "Tandy" sandal for $175 on www.nordstrom.com; Nine West "Rocha" pump for $79 on www.piperlime.com; Kenneth Cole New York "925 Hot Streak" sandal for $194.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Naturalizer "Tipton" sandal for $59 on www.piperlime.com; BCBGeneration "Aster" sandal for $79.95 on www.nordstrom.com; Bourne "Kara" sandal for $210 on www.nordstrom.com; Kelsi Dagger "Sydney" sandal on sale for $89.99 on www.piperlime.com; Karen Scott "Benedict" slingback pump for $39.98 on www.macys.com; "Fiona" flat on sale for $12.99 on www.payless.com; Coach "Karolina" sandal for $238 on www.coach.com; Kate Spade "Gwen" peep-toe pump for $325 on www.piperlime.com.