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Baby-doll Dresses
Baby-doll dresses, with their forgiving fit and romantic feel, are the smart choice for balmy summer weather.
Ballet Flats
Talk about sure-footing: For spring, effortless flats remain a must-have accessory.
Belts
From leather to ribbon, beautiful belts are the must-have accessory this spring. Seen all over the runways—Burberry tied their classic trench with a gorgeous ribbon, Gucci adorned low-slung cigarette pants with a narrow patent belt, Yves St. Laurent unveiled a printed-woven belt with a big, square leather buckle—celebrities and the fashion forward are making this accessory an almost daily occurrence. The most popular look? A wide obi-style belt, like the styles seen on Fendi’s catwalk. Get this look by wearing the Japanese-inspired belt high and cinched at the waist with a blousy top or baby-doll dress. Those seeking a little funk, try an extra-long skinny belt and loop the end for an updated and stylish ’80s look. And the best belt news of all? You’ll be able to keep your new purchases for more than one season—belts over chunky sweaters and coats were highlighted on the runways for next fall. —Tracey Anderson
Boots
Looking for fabulously fashionable fall footwear? Boot up!
Colorful Handbags
Like a ray of sunshine, vibrant handbags are back this spring, and many celebrities are making big style statements by pairing these shockingly vivid bags against a simple, monochromatic look. ?My favorite bag is the new Marc Jacobs bright yellow bag, because it?s fun and cheerful,? says Rachel Bilson. Nicole Richie is also a fan of this hot MJ bag, and she smartly paired it with a chic little black dress at the MJ fashion show in New York. Designers like Jacobs and Luella Bartley are featuring crayon-colored bags that look super stylish against spring?s hottest neutral colors, like white, black, and tan. To capture the look, keep it balanced: ?Pair any small or big handbag in a strong, bold color with a simple, contrasting color-neutral outfit. Don?t over-accessorize. Less is definitely more,? says celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez. ?Kristin Larson
Fall Coats
Look hot and stay warm this winter with the season's chicest coats.
Knits
Bundling up never looked so good! Three words to describe one of the hottest trends this fall: plush, comfy, cozy. It’s all about the knitty-gritty (pun intended)—this season’s knitwear is designed to keep you warm while looking überchic. The trick to getting this look just right is to choose one knit piece and build around it. Think chunky, not bulky. You don’t want to lose your shape, so look for silhouettes that complement your figure. Remember to fuse this look with other fall staples: Layer your slouchy cable-knit cape over skinny jeans, wear leggings under your sweater dress, and accessorize your cardigan with a big belt and an oversize bag. —India-Jewel Jackson
Layered Necklaces
Finally, a trend that works for everyone! Whether your personal style is überglam, bohemian chic, or classic prep, long layered necklaces just may be the thing that adds more oomph to your outfit. Sure, we can credit Coco Chanel with initially putting long necklaces on the fashion map, but thank megastylist to the stars Rachel Zoe for sparking a fashion craze by piling them on her famous celeb clientele (and super style icons for many of us) Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, and Mischa Barton. Fortunately, looking luxe and lavish these days doesn’t mean draping your neck and wrists in bling-bling diamonds and glistening pearls. With this trend you can be demure with several long, slinky silver (or gold) strands, be dainty with long, delicate charm chains, or be dramatic and edgy with chunky, bright-colored (or wooden) beads. So go out and splurge—this versatile trend has already been around for a few seasons, and it looks as if it’s not going anywhere soon. —India-Jewel Jackson
Metallics
Here’s a fashion flash for you: Metallics—a staple of the ’60s space-age look—make their return for spring.
Neo Mod
It’s a mod, mod world this spring. For their warm-weather collections, designers paid homage to the swinging ’60s and the era’s playful look.
New Denim Styles
Blue jeans, everyone’s favorite wardrobe staple, are far from being basic this season.
Oversize Bags
Think big! Move over clutches and baguettes; as far as bags are concerned this season, bigger is certainly better.
Platform Shoes
Add height to your heels this season with some super-chic and oh-so-sexy platform shoes.
Striped Tops
This season, you don’t have to earn your stripes—you can waltz into your favorite department store or boutique and buy them! Cute, sporty, and quite affordable, striped tops are one of spring’s hottest trends. Whether tank, rugby, or long-sleeved, this trendy-without-being-trendy look is casual enough for the beach but can be dressed up for evening (see Cameron Diaz.) These are the perfect shirts to pair with funky accessories like thick, link chains or anchor necklaces. Add some extra-spice with bold, colorful earrings or super-skinny jeans. And ignore the old wives tale that stripes aren’t flattering. Don’t be scared to throw some on with a cute, cropped jacket or fun, stylish scarf. –Tracey Anderson
Winter Coats
For those whose standards surpass being simply snug, there’s nothing like a stunning coat for instantly advancing an ensemble from average to awesome. This season the devil’s in the details, with epaulettes, high collars, furry trims, belted waists, and bushels of big buttons making sinfully stylish statements. Whether you prefer slipping into shearling, tightening toggles, playing in plaid, or spending your days in the trenches, this winter’s offerings of outstanding outerwear are hot in more ways than one.
Wrap Dresses
It’s that time of year when stylish women around the world pause to thank Diane von Furstenberg for designing the wonderfully flattering wrap dress.
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