Call it the aftermath of a dark and dragging recession, but Spring 2011 looks downright cheery all the way down to the accessories. We’re happy to report that from necklaces to bracelets and rings, it’s a bold mix of brights, rope accents, hardware and tongue-in-cheek humor. Here our favorite picks of the season.

In fashion circles, there’s much buzz on social media this, online shopping that. But when it comes to brands embracing the digital age (are we still calling it that these days?), aside from Burberry, American brands and publications seem to be leading the pack. Looks like Europe is finally waking up to the game. Along [...]

French designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac isn’t shy of outlandish behavior. From stuffed Muppets as jacket decoration to throwing (faux) cash on the runway, JCDC seems to be perennially bubbling over with an indomitable cheeky spirit. This tireless energy is coming to a head this August and September. Firstly, Castelbajac is debuting a new store in [...]

Cool yet nice girl designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock are going the unconventional route. In time for sunnier weather, the duo behind Vena Cava are throwing their first ever garage sale. Along with designer duds, there are some serious tchotkes. Some items of the bizarre (pun intended) include Bad Dates (a 1980’s paperback), a [...]

After a weekend of pounding nor’easter rain, the sun and blue sky are back on-duty. The brighter weather has us thinking of lightening up via pieces like this Opening Ceremony ruffle-front blouse. The gauzy shirting has a carefree hippie spirit but doesn’t go too far down the boho path with a clean covered placket and [...]

Not committed to the clog revival? Well, even if you are on the clog-hopping bandwagon, chances are some offices won’t be too keen with pairing the wood-soled pairs with business casual duds. Meet Alexander Wang’s Trish Loafer Mules. It has a clog feel but with a bit of mannish detail courtesy of traditional loafer tassels. [...]

When the hangers have been rehung and the shelves rearranged, how did Black Friday actually fare? Turns out some shoppers stayed at home and perused eBay instead. The online site reported the following info: “On Black Friday, shoppers purchased over 1 million items on eBay, up from last year.” Well, some are doing just fine. [...]

His dresses may be carried at Bergdorf’s and Saks, but designer Naeem Khan had more accessible fashion in mind for his new evening wear collection with HSN. Called “Timeless by Naeem Khan,” the event ready pieces will hit HSN and HSN.com on Oct. 28 just in time for the holiday season. Last night’s celebratory launch [...]

We’ve been a fan of Assembly New York for awhile now, but their revamped website is turning out to be our go-to online shopping destination for unique pieces by hip designers that fly just under the radar. Plus if you don’t have a chance to pass through the store– which is a slice of downtown [...]

Eating turkey with dollops of cranberry and brussel sprouts with maple syrup glaze are on the top of my priority list. Which means when that tryptophan kicks in, I am not going to be one of those sales-crazed shoppers fighting over handbags at Saks (where everything is on sale) or elbowing past bundled up shoppers [...]