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Jeweled everything, all the time! Ladies, grab your Be-Dazzlers! We recommend a generous dusting of crystals for daytime and a totally out-of-control crystal extravaganza for night. Sandals encrusted with pink and silver crystals, $950.
Sergio Rossi

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Kitsch. Haute kitsch, that is. It’s all the quality of a serious purchase with none of the Sturm und Drang. It’s time we all had a little less brow-knitting and a lot more fun. Sequined 45 bag by Chanel, $650.
Bergdorf Goodman

Saks Fifth Avenue

Chanel

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Luxe: As in handcrafted, like these John Lobb shoes, from a single piece of leather. Luxe is in. Then again, has it ever gone out of style? John Lobb Jermyn II shoes, $1,230.
John Lobb

M is for Metallic
It’s not just gold and silver, and it’s not just jewelry. We’re talking about glittering clothing, bags, sneakers, and lipstick. Lamé, brocade, leather, paillettes—the magpies will have a field day. Metallic-turquoise cage pumps, $510.
Celine

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Nostalgia is tugging at a set of heartstrings near you. Add to your vintage-style clothing a brand-new retro-style bag to dangle à la Hepburn—Audrey, of course—from the wrist. Prada fifties-style scarf print bag (Venice pictured here; try Rome, too), $960.
Prada

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Organic this season means natural materials like straw and raffia punked up with metal or skins—or both. It’s not your grandma’s picnic basket. Woven-straw Coach bag trimmed with patent leather and studs, $228.
Lord & Taylor

Macy’s

Coach

P is for Pearls
Diamonds are a girl’s best buddy, but make some time for pearls, the charming new kids on the block. Lustrous pearls are everywhere: on earrings, necklaces, shoes, clothing—and now on your purse strap. Dior by John Galliano bag, $1,565.
Dior

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Quartz, known by New Agers for its healing properties, is the stone of the moment. Citrine or amethyst, smoky or champagne, boulder-size is best. The time to rock out is now. Kazuko bracelets, $1,400 each.
Barneys New York

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Reptile skins give everything a come-hither edge. They’ve slithered into the men’s department to sex up penny loafers and, in this case, the humblest messenger bag, with a frisson of scaly danger. Men’s python bag, $2,700.
Bottega Veneta