The sun isn’t the only thing shining this spring. Designers like Michael Kors and Jason Wu tapped into their inner rock stars and added a bit of metallic glam to this season’s look.

Christian Dior

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The first season of 2010 brings bright hues, colorful prints, and ’80s flashbacks again.

Photos by Jodi King and contributors

ARTISTIC VISION

Fashion is always art, of course, but designers like Toni Maticevski take it up a notch, showing intricate and highly crafted ensembles at their runway shows.

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Designers and fashionistas have already caught it, and it’s spreading like wildfire.

Louis Vuitton

Spring runways were full of yellows offering an easy transition from a stark winter into a more glorious spring. Shopping for something new? Opt for ecru, mustard, or canary. But be forewarned, this color is not for the meek. – Yona Park

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Add a striking piece of style to your closet with Spring’s most stunning accessory.

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Feeling blue? Start wearing the beautiful Majolica Blue from designers’ Resort collections.

By Anais de Viel Castel

Alicia Keys wearing blue dress from Alexander McQueen 2010 Resort collection at her new album release in London

Now that the holiday season is behind us, it’s time to look at designers’ Resort collection.

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Find your inner animal with winter’s wildest fad.

By Whitney Hensler

Oscar de la Renta

Animal print is prowling the runways this fall, with famed designers such as Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta incorporating the fierce look into their collections. From animal-inspired leggings (a la Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg) to full length leopard print dresses, like the one featured in Oscar de la Renta’s collection, animal print is a perfect way to add a little growl to your wardrobe. Indulge in classic leopard print, or, if you’re feeling really wild, add a little zebra to the mix.

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The marching band jacket is back! Here is how to rock this trend.

By Anais de Viel Castel

The Beatles' version of the marching band jacket

I have always liked big shoulders, trimmings, medals and large buttons. So no wonder I have adopted the marching band jacket trend, which is a slightly more fun and upbeat version of the military jacket.

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H&M gets sexy with a lingerie collection designed by Sonia Rykiel

By Anais de Viel Castel

The Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie collection

I’ve always liked Sonia Rykiel. Very French elegance, very Parisian, and very Saint-Germain-des-Pré, my favorite neighborhood. So when I heard H&M was launching a lingerie collection designed by Sonia Rykiel you can only imagine my excitement.

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PRO-Keds and Stussy join together to create a collection of stylin’ shoes.

By Whitney Hensler

PRO-Keds has teamed up with Stussy and celebrated New York City artist Eric Haze produce an exciting new collection of sneakers, slated to hit Stussy stores in March/April of 2010. These cool kicks, which are modeled after Haze’s work, feature earthy tones and graffiti-like imagery, and are the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

Add a touch of flare to your outfit with Ralston’s new Cindy handbag.

By Whitney Hensler

Every fashionista knows the best way to add a little pop to your outfit is with fashion’s finest accessory: the bag. Satchel, Tote, or clutch, a bag is the perfect way to spice up an outfit, and this season’s must-have handbag is the Ralston Cindy. Paige Ralston Fromer’s woven leather handbag is made in Argentina and has exterior zipper-pockets and top quality gold tone hardware. This carryall is the perfect way to ad a sophisticated sparkle to you outfit. Available at Ralston Handbags.

Amp up your wardrobe’s sex appeal with the season’s most scandalous style.

By Whitney Hensler

Dior

This season fashion’s favorite designers are redefining a classic faux pas – the exposed bra strap – and making underwear, outerwear. Miu Miu’s fall collection took a straightforward approach, opting for plunging V-necks and exposed bras, while Christian Dior took a less literal adaption of the trend, filling his spring collection with corsets and lace. To shy to show off your skivvies? Try adding a hint of silk or lace to soften your look and keep your wardrobe PG-13.

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A lady never leaves home without a touch of sophisticated sparkle.

Nanette Lapore

Spring fashions make it easy to add some luxe bling to classic pieces. Jewels are a must this season, so adorn your wardrobe till it sings! – Yona Park

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Fear not fashionistas, for there is no need to fly South this winter.

Gucci

Winged animals everywhere are lending a feathered look to designers such as Chado Ralph Rucci and Gucci, resulting in runway collections that are full of vibrant textures and brilliant colors.

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Embrace your inner school girl with fall’s favorite fashion accessory.

By Whitney Hensler

Emporio Armani

Get a leg up on fall fashion by indulging in the season’s hottest accessory: the knee sock. These girlish accents were a staple of Emporio Armani’s fall collection and are the perfect addition to spice up your style, whether tucked in tall boots or worn with booties for polished, preppy look.

A white winter is forecast for this holiday season and the proof is on the runway.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Designers such as Pamela Rolland and Salvatore Ferragamo are creating fairytale looks using fabrics that lack color, not innovation.

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Flowing fabrics and transitional tones give fashion an ethereal look this season.

Designers such as Prada and Alidio Michelli are using shades to create soft and delicate collections.

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Fashion meets fitness: Anna Sui teams up with FitFlop Footwear to produce a boot that’s fun, fab, and fit.

By Whitney Hensler

Fall fashion has taken over and it’s time to tuck away your favorite flats, because the chic feet of the season are only wearing boots.  While the somewhat sinful over-the-knee boot may be having it’s ten minutes of fashion fame, celebrated designer Anna Sui has teamed up with Fitflop to create a limited edition ankle boot that’s projected to be fall’s must-have in footwear fashion. The shearling/suede boot, which features metal studs (an 80s inspired look that dominated the fall runway), will glam up your gams as you go–the revolutionary footwear tones your calves as you walk. The “Shakoha” boot is available exclusively online at net-a-porter. com and at Intuition LA, and at only $195 a pair you can have your cake and work it off too.

Shop Intuition in Dusty Blue ($195)

Shop Intuition in Black ($195)

Cross the Rubicon into our roman-inspired selections to add to your closet.

Monique Lhuillier

Channel your inner goddess this season with ethereal dresses from Versace and Monique Lhuiller paired with golden accessories to bring a slice of ancient mystery to your wardrobe.

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Light up your life, with the brilliant colors of this season’s fashion runways.

Michael Kors

Forget all those drab browns, blacks, and grays – this season’s fashion runways are sure to have more colorful hues than the changing leaves, whether it’s Michael Kors’ brighter-than-the-sun collection or Oscar de la Renta’s florescent frocks.

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 Toss out your old ties and give your suit an extra kick.

Set aside those long and skinny ties, because this season is all about bows. Patterns or solid hues notwithstanding, tie on a bow, add some swanky cufflinks, and you’ll be the talk of the town.

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Check out our sampling of some of the hottest fall accessories.

Blumarine

It’s the season of the stud, and we’re not talking hardware. Accessories – especially shoes, belts, and handbags – channel a rock ’n’ roll vibe this fall, with just enough studly detail in collections by Prada and Christian Louboutin to turn a few heads…

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