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With the Royal Wedding approaching, our big accessory inspiration for this coming season is Hats! Always an eyecatcher, the Oversized Floppy Hat pairs sweet feminine style with protection from UV-rays and bad hair days.

Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Vanessa Hudgens

Inspired?  Here are a few chic chapeaus we have our eye on:

(1) J.Crew Windmill Straw Hat US$39.50
(2) Zara Wide Brimmed Hat C$49...

Warm weather is on its way and we're looking forward to showing off our spring pedicures in the trendy Cork Wedge.


Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cheryl Cole, Stephanie Pratt

Under $50

Aldo Laseter C$27.99 (sale)/US$24.49 (sale), Ed Hardy Wedge Pump US$29.94, Aldo Breger C$41.99 (sale)/US$38.49 (sale)

Under $100

Nine West Cicely C$79, BCBGeneration Crespo US$89.00, Enigma Cork Wedge US$79.95

Under $150

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For daytime to date time, the Clutch is one of our favourite ways to add sparkle without overwhelming the rest of your ensemble.  These dazzling minis are every bit as versatile as a black bag but with much more personality:

Warm Tones
(1) Judith Leiber 'Crystal and Bead Embellished Oval' US$1,995
(2) ALDO 'Lickert' C$29.98/US$29.98 (sale)
(3) Tasha 'Textured Metal' US$88

Milan Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2011 was a mix of strong styles, from rich jewel tones vs fur on clothing to menswear-inspired suits vs boudoir-style LBDs and more:

Jewel Tones
Alberta Ferretti, Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana

Retro
Aquilano Rimondi, Bottega Veneta, Prada

Thigh-high Slits
Gucci, Salvatore Ferrangamo, Versace

Fur on Clothing
Just Cavalli, Aquilano Rimondi, Prada

Lingerie-sheer LBDs

It had a bit of a slow start since 2009, but now the wise Owl is showing up on trendy accessories in stores from Forever21 to Tiffany's. Here are some of the styles we found:

Necklaces
Fredflare Hinged Owl Necklace C$22/ US$22, For Owl Time Pocket Watch Necklace US$27.99, Kris Nations Owl Crescent Necklace US$70.00

Forever 21 Hinged Owl Necklace US$2.80, Marc By Marc...

Fashion Week in London was once again a visual smorgasbord of psychedelic prints and rich intense colours.  We're seeing plenty of trends carry forward from past years-- with a few fun twists:

Fur & Hair Accents

Most designers had plenty of fur, shearling and leather in their outerwear, but some labels tried it on regular attire too, such as Giles, Burberry Prorsum, and Holly Fulton.

Top designers showed gorgeous bright colour combinations on their Spring/Summer 2011 runways. In Milan, boldly coloured trousers were styled with equally eye-catching tops for a sleek looked that screamed LOOK AT ME!

Gucci, Jil Sander, Jil Sander

Some risk-taking celebrities are already embracing bright trousers, and we expect the trend to take off in the next few months.

Amber Rose, Blake Lively,...

The Academy Awards is The Event that showcases some of the most stunning fashions, and also some of the strangest choices. This year there were a lot more show-stoppers than flops. 

Reds

Anne Hathaway in ‘Archival’ Valentino was the youngest host in Oscar history. Her gown's bustle was adorned with beautiful flower detail.  Jennifer Hudson blew the red carpet away with her...