1. Round Sunglasses—Very Great Gatsby or maybe The Cotton Club...simple, quirky, and completely chic.
From left: Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schouler, Vera Wang
2. Towering Platforms—Here's to never being tall enough…if you ever wanted to feel like a super-hero, spring will be the time. 
From left: Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors
From left: Prada, Gucci3. Busy Bags—The days of minimal bags are OVER. We're loving these excessively tricked out totes. 
From left: Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana
From left: Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan
4. Giant Gems—Prehistoric-sized rocks were the focal point of spring/summer's big, big neck candy. 
From left: Marni, Gucci, Marni
From left: Marc Jacobs, Shipley & Halmos, Marni]
5. Chain Belts—Another simple swipe of embellishment that makes even a simple outfit seem richer. 
From left: Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Pollini
6. Cantilevered Heels—Angular lifts have been all the rage lately, regardless of the comfort level.
From left: Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs
7. Giant Tassles—One of our favorite accessory trends, giant tassles had a sort of baroque, tom-boyish feel.
From left: Gucci, Matthew Williamson, Matthew Williamson
From left: Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Marc Jacobs
8. Big Bangles Galore—Another season, and even more bigger, wider, chunkier bangles to go around.
From left: Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Zac Posen
9. Lacing—Elizabethan and a touch sexy, the season's lacing on the highest shoes is equally high on our list.
From left: Vena Cava for Via Spiga, Doo.Ri
From left: Christian Dior, 3.1 Phillip Lim
10. Minaudiere Purses—Jewelry-box-style cases with hard lines and artful details offered plenty of old-school bling at many a designer's show.
From left: Proenza Schouler, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli
From left: Versace, Fendi, Matthew Williamson
11. Fringed Shoes—A more modest form of accenting, the season's fringe feels urban instead of earthy.
From left: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim
12. Geometric Necklaces—A surprisingly clean switch from so many other turns of fanciful excess, these geometric-cut necklaces were practically minimal in comparison, revealing a mod '60s-infused spin.
From left: Roberto Cavalli, Missoni
13. Thick Ankle Straps—Short skirts are begging to be worn with these super sexy, bondage-style sandals.
From left: Jil Sander, Pollini, Thakoon
14. More is More Necklaces—Whether it's layered coral or tangles of rope and stone, designers just want to keep piling it on.
From left: Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta
15. Obi Belts—Designers still can't get enough of showing off the waist, and while loads brought extra-extra-wide '80s-style belts onboard, we were more into the slightly couture Obi-esque wraps.
From left: Chris Benz, Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs
By Piera Gelardi & Christene Barberich
