CREDIT: HAI HA NGUYEN

It's nearing the end of February and although we're all wishing for spring weather and the snow to go away, a part of us really loves sweater season. The thick knit of a cotton sweater on a cold and windy day is the comfiest feeling on a long day of class.

This season, sweaters come with many embellishments like spikes and pearls on the shoulder, corduroy elbow cut-outs and decorative cuffs. However, if you want the versatility of being able to wear a sweater with many different accessories or style your sweater to create different looks, a light grey sweater like what's seen in this week's picture is an easy piece to rock. To warm up the grey colour of the sweater, a cream, marbletextured spike statement necklace is chosen to set the tone of the outfit. Simple gold cross earrings are added to accentuate the spikes and theme in the rest of the accessories. The awesome set of black and gold bracelets comes in an assortment of styles that include a sideways cross style that can be worn to match the cross earrings, a different style of spikes strung together with black fabric cord, updating the traditional friendship bracelet. An edgy two-toned structured clutch completes the outfit. The clutch is half gold and half hot neon pink to add a pop of colour and reinforce the gold used in the accessories. Together, the accessories are great transitional pieces for spring and help make the sweater more appealing to wear in the springtime.

1. Cream Marble-Textured Spike Necklace: This necklace combines an unexpected texture with a spike which is often paired with materials that make it look more rocker or metallic. However, the cream spikes makes this necklace look much dressier and can be worn with a little black dress. (Aldo Accessories, $15)

2. Cross Earrings: A simple, solid pair of cross earrings is the perfect way to wear this trend without overdoing it. Crosses are on everything this season, from sweaters to tights to T-shirts, but if you don't want to commit to this trend, these little earrings are perfect. (Aldo Accessories, $8)

3. Bracelets: This set shows the range of bracelets that are hot this season. (Far left spike: Aldo Accessories, $15; Black and gold set of bracelets: Aldo Accessories, $15)

4. Two-Toned Clutch: This is a fun way to integrate neon into an outfit without making it the main emphasis of the outfit. The structure of the clutch mirrors the structure of the necklace, but the neon is still mismatched to bring some excitement into the outfit. It also comes with a removable wristlet. (Aldo Accessories, $50)

All of these accessories can be worn in silver to play up the cool tones of the sweater. Regardless of the colour you choose, by experimenting with spike and cross accessories, you've made your normal $15 grey sweater into a trendy outfit for 2013.

Hai Ha Nguyen is a Fashion Design student who loves to discover the new trends in street fashion. Follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/haihanguyen7 for the trendiest pieces this season! If you have a suggestion or feedback for her column, send her an email at hhnguyen.77@gmail.com.