One word for this transitional season , ACCESSORIES!

Put on your shades, pull out your sandals and chuck away the winter blues. The time has come to allow the sun to illuminate your skin and enjoy the warm breeze. Spring has arrived and with it, new energy and  great trends.

Yes ladies, if you want to pep up your look and stand out from the crowd, the right accessories will accentuate your personal style. Choosing your accessories can be tricky, especially if you’re not sure how to put them together. The key is to know your personality and buy the accessories that will highlight the true essence of who you are.

We’ve rounded up four of our favourite places around Braamfontein (Johannesburg),which will allow you to explore your inner accessory diva.

Jay Jay’s price range: R30-R100

Jay Jay’s for the awesome punk rocker that lives on the edge and prefers grungy and funky necklaces plus explosive fun bracelets. For more details, visit Jay Jay’s South Africa on Facebook. Jay Jay’s store opens from Monday until Saturday 08:00 – 17: 00.

meandyou price range: R29-R249

meandyou in Braamfontein’s 70 Juta for the girl-next-door. Find girly detailed accessories with ribbon and pearls plus cute earrings for the urban fem who loves to look glamorous and chic. meandyou is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9:00 until 14:00.  Follow meandyou on Instagram.

Parooz price range: R90-R450

If you love to set trends and think out of the box, go wild with the accessories from Parooz in Braamfontein.  This store offers the most amazing innovative accessories which will allow you to stand out from the crowd wherever you go. Parooz opens on Tuesdays until Saturdays from 10:00 – 16;00. Visit them on Twitter and like their page on Facebook.

Downtown price range: R30-R100

For the street style fashionistaz who love to wear big chains and nerdy sunglasses, there are a few amazing downtown stores  in Braamfontein that always have great bargains for beautiful accessories.

The best way to look good for this season is to step up and think out of the box. Try a bit of this and that, don’t limit yourself. Go for bright colours, buy big rings, experiment with head wraps, and find a gorgeous bag to match your entire outfit. So go ahead and turn heads. Accentuate the stylish you. Own your look in every way and have fun!

Photography by Nomsa Motale and Siyabonga Mkhasibe.