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A $10 crochet hat, and the coolest spring accessories to shop on a budget.

I was browsing in Kmart the other day, as you do, and my eye was immediately drawn to the coolest little crochet hat.

It comes in three cute colourways, each at the bargain price of $10.

For the cost of a sandwich, you can tap into one of the biggest accessory trends to emerge from the European summer.

You might've seen Loewe's cult logo bucket hats on your feed lately, while crochet headwear was everywhere at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

And while some of them looked more like doilies than actual hats, I've gotta hand it to Kmart for tackling the trend in a slightly more accessible way.

Influencers wear crochet headwear at Copenhagen Fashion Week.Influencers wear crochet and raffia headwear at Copenhagen Fashion Week.Images: Instagram/@nothingtowearpod; @manondevelder.

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Accessories are one of the easiest ways to upgrade your look, and spring is a great time to experiment with fun styles that don't have to cost a bomb.

Here are 4 affordable looks to play with this season.

Woven accessories.

Annabel Falco's Loewe hat.Image: Supplied; Annabel Falco.

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Crochet and raffia pieces bring a chic, crafty element to your outfit, whether you opt for a hat, tote bag or ballet flats.

Mamamia fashion contributor Annabel Falco is a big fan of woven accessories, and shared how she styled them into her 'fits on her recent holiday to Greece.

Shop the trend.

Adorne Eloise Stripe Paper Weave Drawstring Bag, now $39.

Adorne paper woven bag.Image: Supplied.

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NA-KD Crochet Ballerina, now $77.

NA-KD crochet ballerina.Image: Supplied.

H&M Slouchy Shoulder Bag, $80.

H&M slouchy woven shoulder bag.Image: Supplied.

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Retro aviators.

Influencer Ivory Bizz wears Tom Ford aviator sunglasses.Image: Instagram/@ivorybizz photographed by @mindrina.

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While those gold-rimmed metal aviators will always be a classic, the latest styles I'm coveting have a rounder shape inspired by Bottega Veneta and Tom Ford.

Lean into the 70s vibe and embrace shades like burgundy and tortoiseshell, and don't be afraid of coloured lenses.

I've found 3 budget options to get you started. File under: need now.

Shop the trend.

Pretty Little Thing Jeepers Peepers Round Aviator Sunglasses, now $42.50.

Pretty Little Thing round aviator sunglasses.Image: Supplied.

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Aire Whirlpool, $49.95.

Aire Whirlpool sunglasses.Image: Supplied.

Princess Polly Kalyssia Sunglasses, $35.

Princess Polly aviator sunglasses.Image: Supplied.

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Printed scarves.

Influencer wears a printed scarf around their waist.Image: Instagram/@amybethvdl.

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The versatility of a scarf or bandana is truly unmatched. You can tie one around your bag handle, wear it as a neckerchief, loop it around your ponytail or even wear it like a sash belt, a la every influencer on your feed at the moment.

The best part is, you can snag one at an op shop for next to nothing, or find lots of budget options at department stores.

Shop the trend.

Big W &Me Women's Dot Print Scarf, $9.

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H&M Pattern Cotton Scarf, $15.

Target Printed Paisley Bandana Square Scarf, $15.

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Earthy jewels.

Santina Harrison in a pendant necklace.Image: Instagram/@_santinaharrison.

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Organic shapes are having a huge moment in accessories right now, with chunky resin bangles, molten metal earrings and stone pendants partying like it's 1992 (bonus points if you still have your original pieces from that era tucked away in your closet.)

There's an art to wearing them, and it's all about keeping it minimal with one statement piece. Add too many earthy jewels and you'll veer into boho territory.

Shop the trend.

Mango Metal Pendant Necklace, $39.95.

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H&M 2 Pack Cuff Bracelets, $70.

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Harli + Harpa Gold Molten Soft Square Statement Earring, $30.

Harli + Harpa statement gold earrings.Image: Supplied.

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