One of this season’s hottest trends is utility chic. Think slim cargo pants, fitted work shirts, and leather messenger bags in shades of olive, khaki and gray. On your feet metallic sandals are the perfect complement to a utility chic ensemble. Whether you are a high-heeled girl or prefer to wear pretty flats, there are many options for metallic shoes this spring. We’ve rounded up our favorite for you to browse. It’s time to “forward march” into springtime dressing!

A gladiator is the perfect complement to this season’s skinny cargo pant. A flat sandal like Vince Camuto’s Bach (upper left, $119.95 – this and all shoes from Shoebuy.com). This fashion forward style has a covered ankle and oval gunmetal grey buckle detail. A statement making sandal, the Jessica Simpson Koolia (upper right, $88.95) features a stacked platform heel with wide gold metallic straps. Up the front is a zip closure with stud detail, peep toe and tapered heel. A gladiator is on this season’s must-buy list. The BCBGirls “Peter” (bottom left, $55.45) is an affordable and stylish gold metallic gladiator sandal. It is accented with coins and has an adjustable ankle strap. Another style from Jessica Simpson is the “Scilla” which features a high heel and pewter distressed suede metallic finish (right, $73.95). This ankle strap design includes a tie lace at front and wide banded straps.

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Floral prints are always a welcome treat after the cold and slush of late winter, and this spring they’re very prominent. Here are a few floral ideas to get you thinking about the warm weather to come.

A bright floral dress is the perfect way to welcome springtime. This bright pink D&G Floral Print Stretch Cotton Dress is made in a cotton / elastane blend that has the comfort of cotton, plus a little “give” to move with you. It has an inset waist and a long zipper in back, so it’s form fitting without being tight. It would be perfect to wear to a spring wedding!

Where there are flowers there are often butterflies, and this adorable bracelet by Juicy Couture is the perfect spring accessory. It features a logo-stamped butterfly charm painted with a floral print. The bracelet itself is chunky chain link with a toggle closure. Great with the floral dress mentioned above or with jeans.

For a date with your sweetheart of a drive in the country, this Cardigan Jacket & Seamed Floral-Print Mini Skirt is just right. The cardigan is denim with gathered navy trim in satin and a shawl collar. A simple heather-gray tank is just right underneath. The skirt is a mostly blue floral print in a straight “pencil” style with banded waste.

These 7 For All Mankind “Roxanne”destroyed jeans have a floral print that shows up behind the distressing on these jeans for a casual, playful feel. These would be perfect with a fitted pink tee or a lacy white blouse.

Here’s a luxurious floral scarf made in a 50-50 wool-silk blend. It’s very soft, bright blue with a white floral print. It would make the perfect “belt” for the jeans mentioned above, or worn around the neck to set off a classic white tee.

With this pretty polyurethane floral printed wallet by Diesel, you’ll be reminded of spring every time you open your handbag. It has an all-over floral print, fold-over front, and several inner card pockets as well as a zip pocket for change.

Who says everyone can’t look great in green for St. Patty’s Day? Here are some ideas that will have you holiday perfect and your friends green with envy.

First, these Pour La Victoire Ted Stud Rubber Boots are the perfect rain boots for spring. They feature a logo tag and studs. There is a buckled strap at the top and a 3/4 inch heel with lug sole. The deep green is neutral enough to go with everything.

Nobody would dare pinch you if you show them this great men’s rubber watch by Michael Kors. It’s oversized, water resistant, and has a stainless steel link band with a hinged snap closure. The watch face is 1.75 inches wide.

Here’s a sage green Alexander Wang “Donna” Hobo Style shoulder bag for spring that will blend effortlessly into your spring wardrobe. Made of distressed leather, it has two welt pockets, and four zip pockets with a wraparound zip gusset. The hardware is distressed silver, and the main compartment closes with a zipper. at 13 x 16 inches, it’s big enough to be functional too.

This T by Alexander Wang paneled tank dress is an army green neutral with ribbed banding at the scoop neckline. It also has a deep scoop back and arm openings, with side draping. Worn alone or over a tank or tee, this neutral tank dress would look great with a floral scarf, a floral-print hoodie, or with bright pink rain boots. It measures 35 inches from shoulder.

Vince Camuto was one of the founders of Nine West, and he started the Camuto Group in 2001 as a platform for his shoe and handbag designs. You’ve seen his shoes in publications like Elle, and his handbags are extremely lustworthy. Here are some favorites.

The Vince Camuto “Cut Out” Mini Flap Cross-Body Bag has long straps and is crafted from grainy leather in a bone white color. It features a flap closure, intricate cutout details, and zippered pockets inside. Small and cute, but also fierce with attitude.

If girly-girl is more your style, then you’ll like the very feminine Vince Camuto “Ruffles” Shopper. With double straps, intricate pleating and ruffles, a logo medallion and lined interior, it comes with multifunction pockets built into the inside.

Maybe you have a big event coming up, or maybe you want a glamorous clutch to go with a great outfit you bought for a special date with your sweetheart. Either way, the Vince Camuto Oblong Jeweled Clutch is perfect. Made from black leather, it has a magnetic closure, wrist strap that detaches, and beautiful jeweled details. It’s simply gorgeous.

OK, so it’s not a handbag, but it is another great accessory: the Mabel, a strong “shootie” by Vince Camuto. It has a peep-toe platform, and is made from rich leather with intricate beadwork. With a back zip and 5-inch heels, you’re certain to draw attention with these.

While we’re talking shoes, the Paula would go great with the cross-body cutout bag above. With intricate cutouts and stitchery, this shoe has a 4.7-inch covered heel and an ankle strap on a one-inch platform. Simply divine!

It may not be possible to have too many pairs of great jeans. That’s my conclusion after finding Miss Me. This is the must have jean for every girl that loves expensive designer jeans of high quality, but at an affordable high quality price that won’t break your bank. Here are some of my favorite styles.

The Miss Me Jean Glamour & Glitz Boot Cut has bead and crystal-embellished pockets and silver hardware. These are the ultimate in glamour jeans! They also have cool metallic stitching on the side seams, front pockets, and the back yoke. Made from 98% cotton, 2% Elastin, these jeans will gently hug your every curve.

For the classic look of vintage handcrafted jeans, you couldn’t do better than the Miss Me Jean Carmel Wide Pick Stitch Boot Cut. The wide pick stitch detail along the front pockets, back yoke, and side seams gives these jeans a classic beauty. They’re also detailed with slight distressing and whiskering. The pockets are decorated with large, clear crystals on each side. They’d go perfectly with a classic white blouse.

If you prefer your “glam” to be a little darker, try the Miss Me Jean V24 Gothic Glam Boot Cut. They would look perfect with a lace-detailed blouse. The flap pocket detailing has a rhinestone cross that is also embellished with studs and studded crystals. They look broken-in already with fading and whiskering on the legs.

The Miss Me Jean Deep Dark Fallen Angel Wing Boot Cut jeans were featured in the March 2010 issue of InStyle Magazine. The back pockets have off-white stitched angel wings that are embellished with crystal studs. The back pockets are also decorated with large crystal studs at the corners. The rest of the hardware is  metallic, and these dark blue jeans have minor distressing and whiskering in front. Wear with a figure-hugging black cashmere turtleneck and turn heads wherever you go.

OK, I’m not going to lie: the white jean look can be difficult to pull off. Just remember that white jeans, especially beautifully embellished ones like the Miss Me Jean Snow Silver Cross Boot Cut are going to steal the attention, so you need to keep it simple up top with a plain tee or blouse, preferably in a neutral color like gray, navy, or black. These jeans are eggshell white and have silver stitching and rhinestone rivets detailing the back pockets. All the stitching is done in gray. Wear these, and you will be center of attention

The wedding season is fast approaching and brides to-be are on the search for the perfect dress, shoes and accessories. Some brides-to-be spend months searching for the perfect dress. Carrie Bradshaw’s entire wedding plan was thrown into a tailspin because of her over-the-top Vivienne Westwood dress. I was lucky – the second dress I tried on I chose and purchased on the spot. It was a “Saketini” gown made famous by San Francisco couturier, Colleen Quen. Today there are many options whether you are having a grand vineyard estate wedding in Napa Valley or a simple civil ceremony at City Hall. There are styles to suit everyonefrom the classic bride to the bohemian and fashionista alike.

Perfectly suited for a civil ceremony or glamourous penthouse affair, this fitted ivory ribbed-crepe dress is classic with a twist detail at the shoulder. The short sleeve RM by Roland Mouret Aphrodite twist-detail dress ($1,545 at Net-a-Porter) features a low back, a slim fitting skirt and split at the back. Most women either love or hate veils. If you are the type to wear a veil, Lanvin makes an exquisite glass pearl-embellished tulle veil ($1,070 at Net-a-Porter). Pricey, yes, but you can save it as a family heirloom for your daughters. The Blanche veil attaches with a silver-tone hair comb and is embellished with 100% Swarovski glass beads. Exquisite! With a the fitted and short skirt on the Mouret dress you’ll want to have a pair of very special shoes on your feet. How about these satin Christian Louboutin Miss ChaCha satin platform sling backs? They are available for $945.00 at Barneys New York. As you glidearound the dance floor or pose for photos, wouldn’t it be lovely to havethis Lanvin Silk-satin Drawstring Pochette ($770 at Net-a-Porter) on your arm? Grace your ears with a pair of Ben-Amun Crystal Framed Pearl Drop Earrings ($188 at Max and Chloe). These shimmering drop pearl earrings feature two lustrous pearls and are surrounded by Austrian crystals. Before you walk down the aisle spritz on Christian Dior’s Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet ($88.00 at YesStyle). Containing the essence of the original Miss Dior fragrance is has notes of mandarin orange, peony and musk, you will start life with your new husband smelling sublime.

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“I absolutely love this case and really showcases my style. You can see the bling from across the room and such an attention grabber. A must have accessory for the savvy gadget fashionista.” Angelique – Editor – Couture In The City

For many people, cell phones are more than just a way to keep in touch or search out great shopping. Cell phones make the perfect fashion accessory: they’re small, they always “fit,” and they never make your backside look too big. A growing trend with cell phones is decking them out in fashionable covers that reflect a love for luxury, a sense of fun, and a great sense of style. These custom Swarovski-encrusted cell phone cases are a perfect example.

Made by Lux Addiction, each cell phone case is hand crafted in a studio (not by DIY workers in their homes), and each is unique. Lux Addiction guarantees superb quality and a mix of luxurious crystals that will give your phone a look that says that you believe that looking good is important no matter what the situation.

The mix of crystals include authentic Swarovski Crystals, high quality Australian crystals, and specially made decorations. Each cell phone case is custom handmade by a professional artist, and each takes at least five hours of work to create. They are designed to snap on and snap off with no tools. Every crystal is attached with a custom-made glue so that they st

After you order, your custom cell phone case will arrive in 7 to 12 business days. Rush order isn’t an option at this time due to the high volume and the time it takes to make each case. The theme and coloring will match the example images on the site 99%, and if you want changes to the design, you can specify them during the checkout process.

Lux Addiction was established to offer top quality hand-crafted accessories for many brands of phones and devices at a reasonable price. Their goal is to give each customer a one-of-a-kind product that will thrill them every time they look at it for a very competitive price. Lux Addiction is a manufacture-direct company to wholesalers, retailers, and individual users. The quality is guaranteed to meet or exceed factory standards. They’re available in a number of styles for a variety of phones and devices and make fabulous gifts for yourself or someone special.

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Spring is just around the corner and it’s almost time to ditch the parka, snow boots and mittens and slip into something a little bit sexier.  Let Diesel help you with the transition! Destroyed, skinny jeans are all the rage and Diesel is the place to get them.  Here are just a few styles that will not only make you feel sexier but are bound to rope in that summer fling you’ve been thinking about all winter long.

Matic 8B3 – $250

The Matic is a super slim, skinny fit.  It features a low waist for a  super, sexy look and has a back design with a curved yoke and small back pockets to accentuate the buttocks.  The 8B3 wash takes original denim and treats and warps it to create a distressed, worn-in look.

Livy 8A9 – $220

The Livy is a super slim, skinny fit with a medium rise and is an update of Diesel’s first slim fits, the Liv.  The dart detail on the back allows the denim to be more form fitting to the body.  The 8A9 wash is a bleach treated stretch denim with a hole in the left knee.

Items above available at Diesel stores nationwide

You’ve probably noticed that jewelry this season isn’t shy. Big, chunky cocktail rings and necklaces full of details are on the hands and necks of fashionable women everywhere. With a little forethought, you can wear this trend with the best of them and confidently rock the statement jewelry.

Juicy Couture has a reputation for unabashed femininity, and their multi-strand chain necklace is a fine example. With touches in metal, fabric, and beading, it’s the kind of necklace that works great with weekend wear or on casual Fridays.

Newport News has a goldplated multi-chain mesh-covered beads accented with a mesh flower applique that shows a softer side of feminity. This would look beautiful against a fitted black top, and would be set off beautifully by wearing your hair in an updo.

The ASOS statement multi-chain and bead necklace is a very bold style that would work great with this season’s bomber jackets. With one jewelry piece this bold, it’s best to keep other jewelry simple and at a minimum.

Ben-Amun multi-chain necklace with purple enamel flower is the kind of special occasion jewelry you can see handing down to your daughter one day. A black velvet top, jeans, and black boots would set this lovely necklace off beautifully.

If you want to wear this trend, but are a little more reserved, then the ASOS long asymmetric multi-layer snake chain necklace is perfect for you. With its plaited detail, it captures attention more quietly, and goes with everything from jeans and a turtleneck to you best work dresses.

The Alice + Olivia long crystal chain necklace is a fun, young piece that says you love jewelry and you’re not afraid to show it. Like with most other statement jewelry, it’s a good idea to keep other jewelry simple when you’re wearing this necklace.

Statement jewelry adds a touch of brightness and levity to the cold winter season. Just don’t overdo it, or you’ll end up feeling like you’re wearing snow chains!