Putting Spring in Your Step

Spring has sprung with lots of colors that are bright and playful.

How can you incorporate it into your wardrobe to update it for the season without breaking the bank?

Here are some suggestions for maintaining your professional image while updating for this season.

• What is nice this spring is that the colors that have come off the runway are not the usual pastels as in the past, but strong pinks, greens and blues that are reminiscent of the 70's.
  
• Purchase a bright green or blue jacket to wear with a winter white or black skirt. Navy is also a good choice to coordinate with the spring greens.
  
• Consider scarves and belts as a way to incorporate springs strong pinks and blues into your wardrobe.
  
• Also try a handbag in one of spring's strong colors. Wear a matching color scarf or jacket to bring the color to the whole outfit.
  
• Although springs strong pinks and other colors are tempting for shoes, consider stripy sandals for your time rather than work. Keep to the neutrals such as black, grey, camel, or navy so as not to draw attention to your feet.
  
• Consider also a shirt in one of spring's new colors to update your wardrobe either in a pullover variety or as a traditional shirt silhouette.
  
• Regarding jewelry, keep to the classics of gold, silver or pearls. All look great with this season's new line-up.