Un-crunchy Chic Summer Getaway Sandals by Noat from Zappos!

If you're lucky enough to be planning a jaunt to Paris or Seville or Istanbul this summer, you'll be happy to meet these Dorith sandals by Naot Footwear! With the comfort of a Birkenstock and the style of a strappy sandal, you can walk to your heart's content without blisters or aching feet, thanks to the moisture wicking-leather insole and bouncy cork lined sole. They look good with a skirt, ankle-length jeans or shorts to keep your load light. They're $137.00 from Zappos.

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Hot-Colored Pants + 40% off at Barneys Co-Op

Color is the new black! Even here in NYC, the capital of the head-to-toe-black-clad fashionista, color has made its way out front and center. These tailored cropped pants in a trippy orange/red are the perfect vehicle to show off those strappy heels. Try a tan top for an unusual color complement! They're $109.00, regularly $275.00, from Barneys Co-Op. Check out Barneys 40% off sale!


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Luscious green suede peep-toe shoes from Madewell!

Step aside, blue suede shoes, these green ones have taken your place! Slip these wedges on with your fave skinny jeans, and you're lookin' good for the weekend! Best yet, they're now $150.00, regularly $188.00 from Madewell. Check out the other Sunshine Ready styles at 20% off!

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Pamper Your Mom with Bond No.9's brand new I Love New York for Mothers perfume!

Every Mom deserves a little luxury in her life, and even if she's not saying it, aspires to smell less like laundry detergent and freshly-made pancakes and more like a chic, worldly lady with places to go and things to do. Even if it means a cross-country flight to sleep on your couch in your studio apartment in the big city. So, treat this lady right, please! Bond No.9 has just realeased this boutique scent, I Love New York for Mothers, a delicate blend of tangerine, freesia, lilies, jasmine sambac, soft amber, musk and sandalwood. A little spritz goes a long way to making your Mom feel truly special, and it'll warm your heart, too. Guaranteed. It's $105.00 for 50ml from Bond No.9.

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Christopher Kane aqua print T-shirt + sale at Opening Ceremony!

These printed T-shirts by Brit designer Christopher Kane are the perfect spring-into-summer wardrobe additions. I'm loving the ethereal watercolor prints on the semi-sheer fabric--just slip on a camisole underneath. Pair up with cropped leggings or skinny jeans, a vest, and a light scarf for a casual weekend look. They're $108.00, regularly $360.00, from Opening Ceremony. Plus, get 20% off select items in their Spring Sale. Just enter code LASTCHANCE at checkout. Sale ends 4/29!

Poplin dress $109 from LL Bean Signature!

Love, love, love this poplin dress! (LL Bean is spot on with the styling of the model, too, with the bright headband and shoes!) All you need is a cuff bracelet, and you're set for an afternoon garden wedding; pull on a little shrug and you're ready for cocktails; with a blazer and you can wear it to work. So perfect. It's $109.00 from LL Bean Signature.

Halston Heritage pleated skirt $103.25 from The Outnet!

Pleated skirts are having their moment in the sun again, so to speak, and this one by Halston Heritage packs sparkle with a punch! Crafted of  grey jersey with a metallic silver thread running through, it gives a subtle sheen to an otherwise neutral look. Piar it with a dressy chiffon blouse, wide belt and wedge heels for an au courant daytime look. It's $103.25, regularly $295.00, from The Outnet.

Chic dresses under $120 from Nordstrom!

There's nothing as easy as a dress; pull it on and you're ready to go! Well almost, nothing a pair of nude pumps and a leather bag can't fix! These three dresses have clean lines and simple silhouettes: add your own statement necklace/belt/cuff bracelet to personalize the look. Slip a blazer or cardigan for daytime, switch the handbag for a clutch for evening. Best yet, they're all on sale at Nordstrom.
Alex and Ava Jersey Sheath Dress $93.00, regularly $158.00;
Laundry by Shelli Segal Jersey Minidress $116.90, regularly $195.00;
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Bateau Knit Dress $119.00, regularly $179.00; all from Nordstrom.

Tsumori Chisato knit skirt $144 at Opening Ceremony!

This skirt is a mindful meld of colorblocking and mod, right in step with spring trends -- and on sale! Knitted in 100% camel wool, it's perfect for layering with a cropped leather jacket. It's $144.00, regularly $480.00 from Opening Ceremony.

Clover Canyon wood grain print dress $119 at ShopBop!

My new fascination is with prints, but not of the geometric, repetitive sort. Instead, my eye is drawn to photographic images of landscapes or textures, clearly manipulated and screened onto various fabrics. Case in point, this wood grain print dress by Clover Canyon. I'd wear it as a tunic with a tank and leggings underneath, sometimes belted. It's a pretty versatile piece: dress it up with heels, or slip it on over you bikini poolside. Best yet, it's on sale! It's $119.00, regularly $238.00, from ShopBop.

The Row's Alexandria Classics $140 from TOM's!

The Row brings luxury and sophistication to TOM's laid back shoes! Crafted of Italian wool and cashmere, these shoes are chic in a way that no Ked's could. Slip them on with a slim skirt, textured tights and a slouchy sweater for an easy transition into fall! They're $140.00 from TOM's.

Nordstrom Anniversary sale ends 8/1!

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is going on now! Next season's dresses are marked down now, but regular prices will kick in on August 1st. Whether its painterly prints, draped shifts, or tailored wraps, now is the time to round out your dress selections. My fave is this blousy number, in a fresh pallette of blues and grays: Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Print Jersey Blouson Dress, now $104.90, regularly $158.00, from Nordstrom.

This studded hobo in buttery soft leather, and these suede platform heels are just the breath of fresh air your spring wardrobe needs! And with J.Crew's spring sale happening, there's no need to procrastinate.
Lockwood studded hobo $298.00, now $159.99;
Jayne platform heels $228.00, now $129.99, both from J.Crew.

Camper Peu Circuit $145 at Zappos!

It's almost sandal season (no, really) and I'm trying to find comfortable, chic and most definitely, non-orthopedic-looking. These strappy sandals have a cushy leather footbed for a smooth, dry ride, and elasticized straps for easy on-and-off. Slip on a pair for your summer travels, and feel like you're a Spanish artist, traversing the Catalan countryside! They're $145.00 from Zappos.

Printed Elements Skirt $128 at Anthropologie!

There's not a girl I know who doesn't just absolutely adore the clothes at Anthropologie. With rustic details and a sophisticated edge, they're eminently wearable and covetable. So yesterday, with five minutes to kill, I popped into their store on 16th Street and Fifth Avenue, and stumbled upon this Most Amazing Skirt! The print is just amazing, and nature-inspired: you can imagine strata of various rocks on the mountainside, or the vivid colors of a Western sunset over the desert. Crafted of silk, with many tiny pintucks at the waistline, it will steal the show, so go easy on whatever blouse you pick to wear with it. Add some slouchy boots or fierce, strappy heels and you'll have an outfit to remember. It's $128.00 from Anthropologie.

Lulu Leaves all-season cashmere scarf + 20% off from Nepali by TDM!

Spring is the time of year when just the right scarf can transform your outfit! Lighten up on the outerwear, and add a colorful scarf and you're toasty and chic. This  beautiful, leafy-patterned scarf from Nepali by TDM is handcrafted in Nepal by a team of weavers. This team is paid high wages, given monthly health care visits, and their children's school expenses are 100% reimbursed, and in return, Nepali by TDM produces these amazing, lightweight cashmere scarves that are the perfect accessory, year-round. They make a fantastic gift, too, for your friend or Mom. It's $150.00 from Nepali by TDM. Get 20% off your entire purchase, just enter code SS2011 or AW2011 to get your discount! (Please note, delivery with take 45 days, it's a long way from Nepal!). This offer ends 3/30/2011.

Polish your beach getaway style at Anthropologie!

 The new swimwear collection at Anthropologie is like a sight for sore winter eyes: flattering one-piece swimsuits with plunging necklines in gorgeous prints and bright solids, bikinis that artfully cover up and reveal and silky coverups that can take you from pool to dinner. If you're lucky enough to be getting away somewhere warm soon, consider this perfectly-proportioned bikini in classic black, and a painterly printed caftan that can be dressed up with jewelled flats. Just don't forget to pack those UV-blocking oversized sunnies.
 Adorned Bikini $78.00
Florid Waters caftan $148.00

Tweed biker vest $108 from Miss Me!

This vest has a whiff of Chanel with it's raw-edged seams and tweedy texture, which can only be a good thing. Slip it on over a thin wool sweater, or layer it up like the model with a cami and cardigan underneath. Or maybe you're feeling daring, and you just wear it on it's own, zipped up? Add your favourite jeans or a pencil skirt, and you're ready to roll. It's $108.00 from Miss Me.

Grandpa cardigan now $103 from Alexander Wang!

It seems kind of ironic that a trendy designer like Alexander Wang would offer up a piece called a "Grandpa Cardigan", but so it goes! (They're a bunch of busy bees over there in the AW design studios; the lights from the studios burn well into the wee hours many nights and are clearly visible from my bedroom window.) Actually, this cardigan is a comfy, relaxed piece that would be great over a long sleeved tissue T and leggings on a cold, snowy day cooped up indoors. It has a bit of tweedy appeal, too, because of the wool blend yarn, but it also comes in black and mushroom. Best yet, it's on sale, regularly $214.00, now $103.00, from Alexander Wang.

Think pink: Pantone's Color of 2011 is Honeysuckle Pink!

2011 is the time to think pink once again, because from home decor to fashion, pink is making a big comeback. The color pink lifts the mood, and puts a warm glow on everything around, so get in on the trend! For those of us who don't want flashbacks to the pink walls of our childhood bedrooms, I've made sure to include some items that keep the pink in check. Here goes:

Vintage silk 2D square neckerchief, $38.00 from Echo;

Jeffrey Campbell Mary-Roks Sandal- Pink $120.00 from Lori's Shoes;

Ice Watch Pink Silicon Watch $103.44 from ASOS.