Have you seen the recently released Stella McCartney Studded Falabella collection yet? This Eco Studded Faux Suede Clutch ($1,195) is part of the fashionable family. I love the chain detail, and the fact that it can go from shoulder bag to clutch in an instant. Though it's not the most expensive sister, it's still not that cheap. So sorry, Stella, we don't want to, but we have to move on . . .
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If you've ever wanted to experiment with pretty pleats, now's the time. Accordion pleats are cropping up in unexpected places. They're a classic take on texture, but don't think these pleats signal school girl. They're playful and fresh in other fabrics, like chiffon, à la





Chains sure have lasting power. And Dania Ramirez reinstates the allure of chain detail belts. Designers are thinking of new, crafty ways to deliver the chain via waistwear. While Dania's subtly cinches her silky emerald dress, thicker versions can dramatize any simple item, while multimedia ones can serve as artsy focal points. I can't choose a favorite; they're all bitchin' belts.