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.

So the first spring 2010 fashion trend starting to come out of hiding – camouflage prints.

Khaki and camo rock the military inspired clothing. … pants to military jackets to cargo pants, and camouflage print dresses. Even Converse runners.

But if you’re like me and not quite into jumping on this trend then take Balmain’s lead “patching together seventies M*A*S*H and early Versace chain-mailed goddess-dressing…from camouflage to sequined camouflage to patchworked gold-sequined camouflage without a flicker of irony or the slightest fear of treading on politically sensitive ground (Elle).”

I’m scared to see all the camo leggings that will likely appear, but I have to say this Kenzo dress is pretty fun.
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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!

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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Living out your dream – how Tarina became an entrepreneurial powerhouse, going from model to makeup artist to celebrity jewelry designer and now cosmetics Queen!

Tarina Tarantino  known as the accessory designer who makes everything she touches sparkle, Tarina has paved the way for others to view makeup in a dazzling new light – as an accessory!  This fuchsia-tressed former makeup artist now shares her passion for self-expression with a complete cosmetics collection, presented exclusively at Sephora.  Encouraging others to escape from the stresses of everyday life, Tarina invites you on a fantastical journey through her whimsical world of
beauty and fashion.

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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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Earthy, autumnal colors were the starring colors in the collections presented at New York Fashion Week. While there was a lot of the basics: charcoal gray, black, winter white, and brown, there were some richer colors too, like ruby red and olive green. That’s great news for most of us because most any of these work well as investment pieces that will far out live their “official” season and have a place in our wardrobes for many years.

Some collections, like those from Calvin Klein and Diane von Furstenberg, mixed in a few more daring colors, particularly Ms. Furstenberg with some bohemian prints incorporating rich brights. Winter florals made an appearance too, as did metallics. Two of the most restrained collections came from Donna Karan and, surprisingly, Marc Jacobs.

Perhaps the most “important” color trend for Fall 2010 is a rich, deep red that looks as if it is going to carry over into other areas, like accessories and even makeup. Look for lots of rich red lipstick next fall.

It would be hard to choose two better colors for bright and cheery winter wear than red and white. Lucky for Canadians, the flag sports these very colors, making it easy to show patriotic spirit and look great all at the same time, as can be seen in this slideshow on iVillage.com. Even though the 2010 Winter Olympic games will be coming to a close in a few days, Vancouver continues showing its national pride, with Canadians everywhere showing their support for their Olympians in their fashion choices.

And those who aren’t quite ready to have a maple leaf as part of their style statement still manage to show their support beautifully, whether with a simple hair accessory, a jacquard neck scarf, or a perfectly wonderful bright red DKNY trench coat that I’m seriously starting to covet.
Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the action, however. One would be hard pressed to find a cuter supporter of the Canadian Olympic ice hockey team than an adorable pug wearing the canine version of a hockey jersey.

You can add fun fashion to the long list of reasons why Vancouver was recently selected as the best city in the world to live in. Canada’s Olympians surely know this. No matter the medal count, the pride of Canada is undiminished.

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