Where Spring-to-Summer bag statements are concerned, dull is not an option. Thus, we've rounded up the season's brightest technicolor options for your shoulder candy perusal. These bold bags are nothing short of eye-catching accessories, sure to punch up everything from your beach-going attire to your sophisticated LWD ensembles a few color notches. We couldn't resist Prada's limited edition Read more

Last night's Met Gala was full of photogenic moments, and many of the celebs lucky enough to attend shared snaps from behind the scenes. Stella McCartney posed with Cameron Diaz, who wore a Stella design, and MIA, while designer Prabal Gurung spent time with actress Greta Gerwig. A Michael Kors-clad Jessica Alba caught up with Ed Norton, and Kate Bosworth, in Prada, posed with Victoria Justice. Read more

If Spring '12 wasn't indication enough of peplum's resurgence, then Fall '12 surely has you convinced of its flared ruffle staying power. The waist-specific fit-and-flare silhouette was seen on almost every New York runway this season in a plethora of stylized interpretations; from Zac Posen's Asian-influenced cocktail dresses to J. Mendel's Winter-white jackets, peplum is here to stay, no matter Read more

Tory Burch's Fall collection was inspired by "the idea of a prim girl who's under the spell of the wrong kind of guy." The results? An array of prim and polished looks injected with just the right amount of librarian girl sexiness. Sultry lace dresses showcased embellished collars, peplum tops were adorned with sequins, and pencil skirts were decorated with frilly hemlines. Burch also gave new Read more

Midi skirts and floral prints have made us fans of the ladylike look, now we're taking the next, ahem, step with our footwear. To outfit the trend in full, we're looking to loafer pumps to finish our skirts, dresses, and even trousers with sophistication. With a heel, loafers lend that vintage-inspired polish we've garnered from icons like Katharine Hepburn. Now, slipping into our loafer pumps Read more

As devoted as we are to wearing boots year-round, once Fall rolls around they pretty much become a necessity. With so many styles to choose from, boot shopping can get a bit daunting — so we've culled the best pairs from the Fall '11 runways and broken them down by silhouette, making for a pretty seamless shopping event. From short and sweet ankle booties to supersexy over-the-knee styles, Read more

Beyoncé Knowles stepped out in a cutout black gown at the opening of Tory Burch's new flagship store on Madison Avenue in NYC last night. The jersey and leather Michael Kors dress was worn by Leighton Meester earlier this year at The Roommate premiere, though Beyoncé had her growing baby bump hiding underneath. Beyoncé was joined by Brad Goreski, Serena Williams, Russell Simmons, and others at Read more

Tory Burch took us to the French seaside circa 1920 for a Spring 2012 collection that seemed to channel a young Coco Chanel. Per usual, her knack for color and print shone through in lovely mixes of raspberry and ivory, deep red and pale pink, and fig and navy. For day, there were tweed jackets with fringe detail, drop-waist pleated dresses, a silk sweatshirt with mesh detail, and ribbed linen Read more

Fall is inspired by the play of American sportswear and English country dressing — outdoorsy, but feminine. Silhouettes are longer all around, with exaggerated palazzo pants, trousers that graze the floor, full skirts and longer coats. It’s all about mixing textures- deconstructed tweeds with plaid, Fair Isle with shearling, velvet with chiffon, lace and sequins. Accessories include patterned Read more

Perfect tans; salt-soaked, natural waves; and cool, sporty suits. No wonder we all covet the classic wave-rider aesthetic. We saw a sophisticated rendition, thanks to fashion photographer Greg Kadel's editorial for Vogue Spain, and that chic take seems to be holding as Michael Kors featured a surf theme for his Resort 2012 collection. Whether it's a fashion-meets-function rashguard, neoprene Read more