Black and white clothing is big right now. Although accessories have becomes increasingly more colorful to compensate (think vibrant reds and electric blues), we prefer a palette that stays within these two timeless tones. This clear lucite cuff, hand painted over laser design, is a nice touch. The black floral motif gives it decadent, albeit artsy, appeal that’s a tad Bohemian. FYI: At Jacarandastyle.com there is also a lipstick red Lucite cuff with eyelet floral motif to appease those who love to accessorize with strategic pops of color.

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Let it be said that every woman needs at least one she-devil dress in her closet. We’ve always subscribed to this school of thought, so when we stumbled upon an actual dress by this name, designed by Nanette Lepore, we had to have it. Clearly, this frock earns its name from the sexy black lace overlay and deep V-neckline with aqua and green beading. You might also call it your Make Him Drool Dress.

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Our fashion mantra? You can never have enough Jersey tees and denim. Acne Jeans makes both and we’ve got dibs on this Great design. It’s loose and classic in fit, resembling a traditional men’s army tank but adapted to fit a woman’s shape. Knock ‘em dead by pairing it with your snug-fitting dark denim and stilettos.

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This pure cane sugar scrub, made from mostly natural ingredients, is gentle enough for daily use and infused with fragrant hints of pink grapefruit and jasmine. Shea Butter heals, sunflower seed oil conditions and sweet almond oil nourishes. And we thought Marie’s highly acclaimed tush couldn’t get any sweeter.

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The gladiator sandal trend is still going strong, much to our delight, but these Italian-made Devi Kroell designs use rope in a more unique, elegant way (across the toes). They’re perfect for evening occasions when you want to call attention to Swarovski studded toes. Well, it’s actually not rope that Kroell uses, it’s satin rope, which is why this look works. The unusual saffron color certainly doesn’t hurt.

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Our craving du jour? Playful baubles by Megan Auman. The designer’s jewelry collection is inspired by the botanical forms found in textiles and decorative ironwork. Handmade with a torch welding technique, both her steel and sterling silver pieces look posh. These large leaf hoop posts will make your pretty face pop. And, really, isn’t that what earrings are for?

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Johnny is our kind of guy. This simple n’ scrumptious tee is perfect for gals who want to sport the label discreetly, rather than resorting to the look-at-me cupcake with crossbones. As you may already know, this entire line of tees and accessories grew out of the trunk of a beat up 89′ Toyota Camry. The venerable Johnny was a college dropout and yet still turned down the investors knocking on his trunk. As he says, “Yeah, I could of made a ton of money real quick, but I chose quality over quantity.” Lesson of the day? Keep your brilliant ideas out of chain stores and carpe diem.

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Open up that jewelry box and make room for more. Vanessa Gade’s unusual interpretation of simple geometric shapes is the hallmark of her covetable collection. Behold her knack for creating bold, kinetic and sculptural pieces possessing quirky angles and curves. Despite thoroughly modern appearances, you’ll be wearing these designs for decades to come. Staples like these never go out of style.

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This is the quintessential power pump. No joke, when you slip on Betsey Johnson’s Clovis shoes with floral-inspired print, you become one with the shoe. They’re sturdy to walk in and the thick, shiny heel will keep you strutting (not wobbling) through a night of copious drinking. As the hours and cocktails pass, the more wiggle you’ll find in your hips. These are shoes that you must plan an entire outfit around, not to mention an entire evening around. Where will you wear them?

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Fashion rule #1,455: You need a clutch for all occasions. This clutch by Oovoo Design can be your casual chic number. It’s a fun, funky convertible design with an adjustable, removable shoulder strap for those occasions when you need your hands free (we won’t ask why). Now don’t go forgetting rule # 1,456: Never stuff your purse to the brim with your belongings. Period.

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