In living color: from bursts of bronze to touches of turquoise, these statement-making accessories will spice up your winter-weary wardrobe

Shape, April, 2004 by Davies Starr

Goldfinger

Live the life of a Bond girl. Clockwise from top left: Afex & Ani gold-plated hammered bracelet, $58. Rafe Vegas "Valerie" leather clutch, $365. Felix Rey "Maya" metallic-rope and leather-heart belt, $195. Michael Kors sunglasses, $180. Sigerson Morrison metallic-leather sling-back pump, $385.

Blue Note

Opposite: A fresh take on turquoise, tempered with a bit of shimmer. Clockwise from top center: Banana Republic suede studded bag, $48. Guiseppe Zanotti Design patent-leather stilettos, $450. Club Monaco "Gator J" leather skinny belt, $49. Tiffini Dooris Amazonite "Petals" necklace, $318. Post Card silk/cotton-blend scarf, $145. Kiln enamel triangle bracelet, $30.

Orange Crush

The chicest way to get your daily essentials, in succulent mango and mouthwatering tangerine. Clockwise from top: Newport News mini clutch, $12. Chan Luu at Fragments.com triple strand silver necklace with chalcedony beads (on mini clutch), $420. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti mesh-and-suede flat, $325, and suede bag with grommet detail, $475. Banana Republic leather belt, $32.

Pretty in Pink

The girliest of colors in the most stylish of accessories. Clockwise from top left: Coach "Optic 'C'" crusher, $108. Elisa Athiense snakeskin bag with silver bandle, $315. Banana Republic paisley chiffon scarf, $38. Concord La Scala chronograph watch with crocodile strap, $1.890. BCBGirls double strap ribbon sandal, $79.

Green With Envy

Pistachio, lemongrass and sage are spring's hallmark shades. Clockwise from top left: Colette Malouf resin cuff. $115. Marc Jacobs suede sandal, $600. Longchamp umbrella with leather handle, $110. Reebok "Superknockout" sneaker, $75. XOXO bag, $42. Fossil leather strap watch, $55.

Purple Rain

A little lilac, lavender or grape goes a long way. Clockwise from top left: Hermes "Escales Mediterraneennes" silk scarf, $295. Designer's Guild leather wallet, $50. Farahbean 18-karat gold hoops with rubies (on wallet), $168. Michele Watches chronograph lizard-strap watch, $445. Amici Accessories striped satin bag, $36. Moschino satin-bow sandal, $385.

Coppertone

Accessories in burnished bronze complement sun-kissed skin. Clockwise from top left: Celine leather sandal, $510. MZ Wallace leather "Bingo" bag, $210. Alex & Ani leather cuff, $78. Miu Miu leather jeweled thong, $290. Coach "Hamptons" suede wristlet, $68.

Heavy Metal

Blaze a trail with dazzling silver highlights. Clockwise from top left: Pollini leather-and-Lucite sandal, $275. Club Monaco suede "Erin" stud belt, $49. Aerosoles leather "Nappa" ballet flat, $49. Pollini leather wristlet, $205. Christie Martin silver circle charm bracelet, $105. Badgley Mischka "Calle Ocho" silk bag, $860. See Buyer's Guide, page 241, for retail information.

Photography by Davies Starr