A bubble hem dress is an elegant yet simple dress that every one should have in their
wardrobe. The line of the dress and proportion of the hem’s volume come and go
over seasons, but ones like this pitch perfect silhouette by Moschino, is ultra-feminine
and never goes out of style.

The What: Moschino's scoop neck tie dress

The How To: 1. D&G Dolce & Gabbana dangling earrings 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs acrylic stud cuff 3. Furla Lara Medium shoulder bag 4. Emilio Pucci Chain link andle-tie strappy leather sandal

When: For after-work fun.

The Why: Simple, sophisticated elegance.

The summer's brightest hues coming to a closet near you!

Ladies, rev up your going out engines. Slim dark demin jeans, a ruffled collar halter silk shirt and peep-toe pumps. Which bag should you choose? Should it be the trend-on Carlos Falchi exotic skin bag or the vivid-hued red Alexander McQueen one? The Couture Team wants to know.

New York is where I’d rather stay, I’m allergic to smelling Long Island hay, darling I love you but give me Madison Avenue... Such could be the theme song of the amazing Michael Kors, who began his fashionable career at the tender age of 19 at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He would go on to become the quintessential designer of what now is referred to as classic American Sportswear. His designs are an embodiment of the jet-set culture, both in his use of luxurious materials, precision tailoring and fabulous fits.

Kors’ classic pieces are chic, sexy and comfortable, making them the favorites of many socialites, celebrities, models and the like. Is it any wonder then that his classic handbags, fabulous shoes, and trademark stunning sunglasses are hits here on Couture.Zappos too? Our faves: Michael Kors classic Jackie O. octogonal shades, the Santorini chain flap rattan handbag, and the elegant two-piece chain detail metallic heels.

Hardware stores are not the most exciting of stores – unless you really love browsing amongst nails, bug sprays and copies of keys. But hardware on handbags and shoes is much more exciting and way cute. This Betsey Johnson bag is a perfect example, and its silver color pairs with almost anything.

Don’t be a fashion slouch, slouchy bags are in! A big slouchy bag carries all your essentials and a bit more, like a water bottle and camera, and a small, slouchy bag is chic with anything from shift dresses to jeans and a T-shirt.

Zip up, zip down, zipper details all around – zippers have been spotted on handbags, dresses, sweaters and more as of late. But don’t go into zipper overload – stick with one medium-sized bag with multi gold-zippered pockets, or choose Just Cavalli zipper-adjustable tapered jeans or Moschino's asymmetrical zipper-front dress.

Ah, straw bags have arrived and that signals the onset of Spring. No more bulky coats, well at least not out here on the West Coast (sorry East Coast), no more boots -- other than for styling, just fabulous straw in every incarnation. Unfortunately it will also mean the sound of the Couture team's various credit cards getting a workout, because we are shopping again. I'll be picking up the Michael Kors Santorini woven tote to take with me on one of my excursions to flea markets in Paris. Ms. M has her eye on the Dolce & Gabbana Carolina woven straw small tote to take with her on her business trip to Florida, and Ms. S surely needs the Michael Kors Santorini woven clutch. Ms. S, what could be more stylish than that for meeting your friends for drinks and dancing on the Strip?

Hey, what will you be getting?