Glamour with a touch of rocker edge best describes Alexander McQueen's bow-shaped clutch with spine-inspired print. Clutch and go for an evening out with friends or a cool date night.

The perfect dress combines many elements; a great sleeve, perfect drape and cut, a fab fabric, a great neckline, and a stand-the-test-of-time silhouette. Jean Paul Gaultier' s silk floral print dress with flutter cap sleeves and back collar caplet is as close to dress perfection that we've seen here at Couture in quite a while. Add strappy sandals, simple silver jewelry, and a mini clutch for the perfect exclamation point to a simple, elegant ensemble.



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Add a hot trend shade - neutral nude, plus a classic, versatile style and have the best of both worlds in Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Tresorier utilitarian chic tall cross-body bag in fine pebble leather. Perfect for a bike ride, a trek through NYC's Soho neighborhood, or a quick trip to the grocery store.

Juicy Couture has their hands on the pulse of what is hot and stylish. Take their espresso-hued Gigi platform sandal, which combines one of the hot trends of the season - wood, with a dark, rich hue, and spot-on details. Pair with slouchy skinny jeans, a boyfriend rolled sleeve blazer, one shouldered teeand long silver earrings, for a look that is California cool.

Combine a timeless pattern with a modern silhouette, add in a 'to die for' fabric and what do you get? Perfection, in the form of Robert Rodriguez' twist-neck embroidered dress in one of the season's hottest hues - pink. Pair with black peep toe pumps, and dangling crown earrings from King Baby Studio for a polished, ladylike look.

No more drama, but plenty of shade with these fabulous oversized squavol sunglasses from Juicy Couture. Channel your inner Nicole Richie with your boho long sleeveless dress, Havaianas Floppy hat optional.

Carpe Diem! Or at the very least conquer Mount Olympus in this exquisite Vivienne Westwood one-shouldered, ruched empire-waist dress in hue-perfect military olive. Pair with a stack of gold bracelets, berry-colored jellie flats, a whimsical tote, and oversized sunglasses for the perfect summer outfit.

Furla's new stylish shoulder Divide It shopper in light turquoise strikes the right color note for spring and summer fashion. Pair with a crisp linen cropped blazer, white boyfriend jeans, a deep blue ribbed racer back T-shirt, and several stacked wooden bangles.

Moschino's pearl-embellished platform sandals are at once playful, whimsical, and an edgy twist on a iconic classic, much like the company itself. Take charge of the boardroom with a structured three-quarter sleeved belt dress and elelgant silver and pearl jewelry.

For the royal in all of us, Peace & Love by Nancy Davis Small Royal Crown Heart Earrings in 18K White Gold and Pave Diamonds. Refined elegance that tops off your skinny slouch jeans, wooden platform heels and boat neck soft tee that hangs of the shoulder just so.

...with this multi-abstract print dress with asymmetrical hemline and tie waist from Ports1961. Not your mother, father's or art school tie-dye pattern, thank goodness, but rather an updated, sophisticated take on a iconic symbol from a design house with an elegant, minimalist pedigree.

Be bauble * icious with Just Cavalli's Boule Yellow Citrine Earrings. They are the perfect hue of marigold, adding just the right amount of sparkle to any outfit. Tip: Wear your hair up to best display your fabulous taste in jewelry, and to make your friends just a tad jealous.

Add a romantic detail to your winter coat with a ruffled one. Big or small, a little ruffle goes a long way, like with this Moschino nylon ruffled belted coat. Warm and fashionable, this coat looks good over long skirts and jeans and boots alike.

Go bold with gold! Gold heels are more striking than gold jewelry - it's unexpected. These sweet Kate Spade shoes shine with a strapless dress or a flouncy skirt and sweater - the dainty ankle strap and bow make any outfit look cute!

When you're living life in the White House, people are bound to scrutinize First Family members for choices they make. Luckily, at least with fashion, Michelle Obama has been making great choices so far.

She worked hard campaigning stylishly up until Inauguration with sheaths from Thakoon, Ikram and Narciso Rodriguez, and she saved one of her best dresses for last: her off-the-shoulder gown by Jason Wu, which she wore for her first dance with the new president. But women of America can also look up to her because she balances designer dresses with the occasional accessory from J. Crew or even H&M. The First Lady, wearing H&M? It's not preposterous. Michelle is for the people, and for the people, she keeps her fashion real.

Mrs. Obama has a great mix of high-low priced pieces and great taste that clearly inspires others. Need proof? The custom-made, olive green, cashmere-lined gloves J. Crew gave her to wear on Inauguration day were such a hit with women across the country that J. Crew is now producing exact replicas to sell in stores. With all that clamoring for Michelle's J. Crew gloves, did any women pay attention to our first black president's swearing in? Hmmm...

Regardless, history is being made - politically and fashionably.