For Fall 2012, Ann Taylor's head designer Lisa Axelson crossed the pond and took to the banks of the Seine, to the cozy-chic cafés of Montmartre, and to the gardens of the Tuileries. The result? An autumnal collection not only reminiscent of her travels, but also totally inspired by la femme jolie. Apart from the brand's signature animal-print wares (this time, in a digital dalmatian iteration), Read more

This breed of Fall jewelry makes true of the sentiment: the bigger, the better. Statement necklaces are all about bold color combinations, mixed metals, and major beads and embellishment. What we love about them is their ability to instantly transform, glamorize, and dress up our look; and, they look just as amazing with a white t-shirt as they do with our most elegant evening wear. The bonus? Read more

We just got our hands on the new Ann Taylor Fall '11 lookbook, and we are impressed. Ann Taylor has undergone a fresh transformation in the last couple of years, taking its conservative, older identity — mom suits! — and injecting color, younger silhouettes, and some totally chic, covetable pieces into the collection. We've seen Katie Holmes and Naomi Watts serve as the brand's face, and Read more

Consider this your best-of-both-worlds shopping list — since Spring isn't exactly at our door yet, we've picked out five Fab Winter-to-Spring ensembles that take you easily from the remaining chill into warmer weather with a few key pieces. Right now, we're loving the look of socks with our sandals, sleeveless jackets to belt over a floral shift, tunic dresses paired with skinny pants, and just Read more