Charlotte Ronson showed off warm, gorgeous color on an urban-cool collection for Fall 2012. She delivers both sophistication and cool-girl edge in the same breath, working graphic print, slick leather, and a brilliant palette onto slim knits paired with menswear-inspired trousers. We get a little of the designer's après-ski influence on a fresh reinterpretation of Winter knits done in cool camel Read more

The verdict on Juicy Couture's Spring '12 collection? These refreshingly pretty and playful looks make us wish warmer weather was just around the corner, rather than a season of Winter layering away. The chateau-inspired wardrobe is perfect for the girl who transitions effortlessly from rocking chic colorblocked separates and bold silhouettes to sporting easy, breezy dresses, oversized totes, and Read more

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli honed in on Valentino's signature dreamy elegance for Spring 2012 with a parade of delicately embroidered and embellished lace gowns and dresses. The aesthetic was perfectly in tune with the house — the kind of beautifully femme gowns we'll anxiously await to spot on the red carpet. Then, a few surprises: models in slick Spring leather — some with Read more

Rachel Zoe claimed to be "still terrified" about showing her Spring collection to editors and buyers during Fashion Week, and we can't help but wonder why — America's most famous stylist cum designer has cornered the market on vintage glamour, and her latest collection proves it. Full-length silhouettes delivered plenty of glam factor via sheer mouselline fabric, sequins, and lamé. There were Read more

Victoria Beckham, one of our favorite style mavens — and super-chic mama — showed a gorgeous, glossy Spring 2012 collection, mixing sleek, fitted silhouettes with roomier, more free-form shapes. Beckham showcased the kinds of body-conscious sheaths we might see her wearing, in bold navy and orange colorblocking, then surprised with newer, looser shapes in shiny satin finishes on jackets and Read more

Helmut Lang designers Nicole and Michael Colovos debuted a slick collection for Spring 2012 highlighting bold cuts and a strong, simple color palette. Staying true to their minimal aesthetic, the line was the epitome of downtown cool with pieces like cropped silk pants, bright yellow asymmetric dresses, and covetable tailored blazers. Zoom in and you can see sleek details like shorts cut high on Read more

With gold embellishments and garden-party-inspired prints, Cynthia Rowley's set the tone for a beautifully femme and still entirely modern Spring 2012. Models hit the mirrored, metallic runway in a contrast of botanical prints on slim-fit pants and waist-cinching jackets and blazers, while LBDs and knits got a dose of the same gold accents that Rowley echoed again and again on shoes, Read more

We count on Rebecca Taylor to deliver femininity in the coolest way possible; for Spring 2012 she did exactly that. Injecting doses of whimsy, like sequined details on slouchy silhouettes that meld both our girlier impulses with our desire to appear effortlessly dressed. The girls hit the runway first in a sequence of brights — all shine, florals, and sky-blue splashes of watercolor print on Read more

Jason Wu showed an exceptionally beautiful, frothy and surprisingly sporty collection for Spring 2012, and singlehandedly made us stick peplum skirts at the top of our must-have list. While Wu promised to go "back to femininity" in our behind-the-scenes interview, he did it playfully. He partnered with the artist KAWS to create a floating petal print that at close view revealed the artist's Read more

As much as we love a statement piece, it's really the basics that get us through our daily grind. That said, we compiled the best essentials for you to shop for Fall. A classic white button-down shirt gets a slight revamp, pumps get to the point, the perfect (and affordable) trench coat, and timeless handbags. Peruse the slideshow to see our top 15 basics for Fall. Read more