Spring Fashion Trends: Three Must-Have Items for Less

Hot looks for Spring are gracing the pages of our favorite magazines everywhere. And with Mother Nature bringing in the sunshine, Spring can be a pretty fun time to cash in on some fun trends. But how do we treat ourselves without breaking the bank?

Here's a look at three must have Spring trends and some affordable and wearable alternatives.

Denim: No, it's not 1992, nor a bad John Hughes movie. Nonetheless, denim is back in a big way. On the runway denim has been appearing wild with studs and lace and all kinds of dressed up like this number from Louis Vuitton.

You can bring denim into your life in this season in more simple and affordable ways. Now's not a bad time to turn to your old friend Gap where affordable denim rompers and blazers abound for under a hundred bucks. If you're the super crafty type 'tis the season to recycle those old jeans into some nifty denim accessories for the hair, ears, or just about anything you can dream up. Check out this article from TLC on denim crafts for more ideas.

Digital Prints: Heavily influenced by the last show of Alexander McQueen (RIP) digital prints are popping up everywhere. His 2010 collection was heavy on animal prints as well as collages and interstellar clouds. A McQueen dress usually runs around $800, and Spring ready-to-wear collection has yet to go on sale. So, where can one find deals fit for a McQueen-a-holic?

My personal favorite item we found was the yellow animal print dress from Firetrap, and it runs $75. Nothing says Spring like the color yellow, and you'll be paying McQueen homage along with your pocketbook.

Stiletto Sandal: This stiletto sandal is going to be seen on a lot of feet this Spring and Summer. With this item you can certainly spend as much or as little as you like as both name brands, vanity brands, and your local department store are likely to carry some version of the strappy stiletto sandal like the one pictured here from Target. It'll run you a cool forty bucks, but it should last you two seasons with its muted earth tones. And for the price, maybe you can go out and find yourself a pair of strappy stilettos in bright red as well--because red will compliment your new denim vest quite nicely.

Got any must have steals and deals for the Spring season? Leave us a comment. And for more fashion deals follow me on Twitter: @CoupieSavings.