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WhoWhatWear’s creative director Katherine Power (fab name) recently proposed that a white handbag is the It item for Spring 2011.  And she’s right — there’s no better way of offsetting the bold, saturated colors of this upcoming season’s fashion profile than with a set of porcelain white add-ons.  I’m in.

A large white clutch ($195, Elaine Turner) and some lucite shades (Pucci, $112, TheOutnet) are the perfect accents for a bright tangerine-colored dress ($298, Steven Alan):

Especially when punched up with a BRIGHT scarf in a light cashmere blend ($195, ChanLuu) and some pristine white sandals (Givenchy, $525, Farfetch):

Alternately, consider the bold effect of pairing a crisp white shirt-dress ($62, TheOutnet) with a bold necklace ($380,  CoutureCandy):

Finish with some pop-of-pink blush ($27, Sephora),  these un-freaking-believable flats ($240, AngelineTournier), and a wallet-turned-clutch (YSL, $305, Matches):

And…many apologies for getting seasonally ahead of myself, but I just can’t contain my excitement for SPRING — how much do you die over the idea of a simple tee ($19.50, Madewell) paired with a day-glo pink scarf, white jeans, and some raffia flats (Repetto, $255, Thomas Maier):

Finishes perfectly with this uber-cool DVF bag (love the tassel — $675, DVF):

Alternately, do you not love and live for this bright citrine dress ($106, TheOutnet)?

Some silver flats ($165, PrettyBallerinas) and a classic Givenchy carry-all ($1,550, Farfetch) are all you need:

Well.  On second thought, perhaps this statement making lariat necklace is just the right finishing touch ($280, FlutterNYC):

Alternately, how about a BRIGHT necklace ($295, Kate Spade) peeking out from beneath a textured white jacket (Malene Birger, on sale for $380, 25Park) layered atop some skinny jeans and finished with some confetti-print heels ($285, KateSpade):

I’d add only this bold laptop case-turned-clutch in either screaming pink or shade-your-eyes yellow ($50, Net-A-Porter):

If you’re seriously bold, you might consider this neon yellow shift (Michael Kors, on sale for $404, TheOutnet) with a funky little silver necklace atop (Lee Angel, $80, TheOutnet):

Tone it down a bit with some white flats (Dior, $392, Bluefly) and a lace-effect cross-body bag (Lulu Guinness, $448, ASOS):

Finally, I’m personally obsessed with the idea of a white blazer with a coral blouse (DVF, $322, Matches), some skinnies, and some spring-ready minimalista chic sandals (Michael Kors, $150, Intermix):

The only thing I’d add?  An oversized brown leather clutch (how to DIE for?!  and it’s only $45! — American Apparel):

…and a long necklace (I can’t stand the thought of under-accessorizing…it’s a problem.  $138, ShopBird):

Or spruce things up with a Jil Sander-esque orange blazer ($385, StevenAlan) with a silk tee ($72, Madewell), some white jeans, and some laser-cut heels ($204, ASOS):

I’d add only a statement-making necklace (and this seriously packs a punch — Fallon, $750, Kirna Zabete) and this iconic Derek Lam clutch ($890, Barney’s):

Anyone else ready for spring?!

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