t started a few seasons back and as we move forward, the trend shows no sign of slowing down. I’m talking about the invasion of all things that ruffled! Ruffles were a major trend on pretty much every runway during the Spring 2009 shows- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Malandrino, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Luella, Oscar de la Renta, Jill Stuart, and on and on. Now I was very hesitant about this trend when it first burst onto the scene, it just appeared a little uber-femme and too sweet for my style. However during one particularly inspired shopping trip, ventured into unchartered territories and gave the ruffled look a try with. The result? Love at first sight! I don’t know what it is, but ruffled styles always seem to have this fashion-forward quality to them. The most important thing to remember with this style is to make it work for you! If you can pull off sweet and girly, then take that motif and run with it. READ ON FOR MORE

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• rebecca taylor
• , fashion style
• , elizabeth and james
• , black halo
• , t-bags
• , trend
• , blake lively
• , spring trend
• , marc by marc jacobs
• , caroline hedaya

PHOEBE 1 1/2 TURNLOCK BANGLE # Resin cuff bracelet with gold plated brass turnlock detail Price: $128

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• bangle
• , womens clothing
• , hinged
• , womens
• , gold
• , summer
• , accessories
• , brass
• , spring trend
• , cuff

New COACH SIGNATURE PATCHWORK DENIM SWINGPACK # Outside open front pocket # Zip-top closure # Signature denim fabric, suede, leather, metallic leather with retro glovetan leather # Fabric lining # Can be worn on shoulder or cross body # 44" adjustable webbing strap with dogleash clip # 7 1/2 (L) x 8 1/2 (H) Price: $168

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• chic
• , womens
• , bags
• , summer
• , accessories
• , shoes
• , messenger bag
• , bag
• , spring trend
• , leather goods

GLASS AND STARFISH HINGED BANGLE # Magnetic hinged closure # Gold plated brass, starfish, and glass snap head detail # One size Price: $298

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• womens
• , chic
• , new
• , coach
• , signature
• , wristlets
• , jeweled
• , must have
• , hinged
• , starfish

GLASS SNAPHEAD HINGED BANGLE # Gold plated brass with glass snap heads # One size Gold/Aqua, Gold/Green, Gold/Pink available online on 6/2 Price: $128

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• bangle
• , womens clothing
• , hinged
• , womens
• , summer
• , accessories
• , spring trend
• , cuff
• , jewelry
• , designer

PHOEBE RING WITH SNAPHEAD # Resin ring with gold plated brass snap head details # Sizes: 6-8 Price: $48

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• chic
• , womens
• , bags
• , gold
• , summer
• , accessories
• , brass
• , spring trend
• , cuff
• , jewelry

Manolo Blahnik Satin Buckled Sandal • Green satin. • Silver-tone hardware. • Grommet detail on upper. • Oversize buckle on ankle strap. • Sock lining. • "Koyu" is made in Italy. Sizing note: This line runs small. We suggest that you order a half size larger than you typically wear. CSPS8_X07N9 * $805.00

tags:

• shoes
• , glamour
• , couture
• , retro
• , heels
• , sandals
• , satin
• , accessories
• , platforms
• , luxe

MARC by Marc Jacobs Huge Hillier Eclectic Hobo • Fuchsia nylon with multicolor geometric print. • Gold-tone hardware. • Top handle with rings; crossbody strap. • Logo plate; inverted pleat on front. • Solid cotton twill lining. • Interior zip, cell phone, and PDA pockets. • Imported. CSPS8_V05TM * $328.00

tags:

• luxe
• , fun
• , bags
• , vintage
• , satchel
• , hobo
• , accessories
• , retro
• , bag
• , hillier

L.A.M.B. Zipper Rosette Platform Slingback • Red leather. • Silver-tone hardware. • Zipper rosette detail on vamp. • Peep-toe. • Buckled slingback. • Covered platform sole. • 4 1/2" black leather-covered heel. CSPS8_X07R1 * $315.00

tags:

• luxe
• , silver
• , clothing
• , fun
• , vintage
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , shoes
• , sandals
• , heels

Vert Love Tote • Natural canvas with "I Heart The Earth" print. • Brown piping. • Brown/white shoulder straps. • Green knit ornamental tie. CSPS8_V05WY * $58.00

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• chic
• , green
• , bags
• , vintage
• , satchel
• , accessories
• , retro
• , natural canvas
• , bag
• , vert

Sam Edelman Nova Crisscross Slingback • Pewter cracked metallic leather. • Peep toe; crisscross detail. • Elasticized slingback. • 2 3/4" covered heel. • Imported. CSPS8_X07P6 * $98.00

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• luxe
• , fun
• , vintage
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , shoes
• , sandals
• , heels
• , retro
• , nova

Patent leather bag with tulle overlay, Dolce & Gabbana, $2,355, 877-70-DG-USA

tags:

• summer
• , patent leather bag
• , womens
• , womens clothing
• , fun
• , silver
• , must have
• , spring trends
• , satchel
• , accessories

Patent leather bag, Tod's, $1,550, at Tod's boutique A similar item is available for purchase online.

tags:

• modern
• , clutch
• , summer
• , satchel
• , retro
• , chic
• , glamour
• , new
• , signature
• , shopper

Painted vinyl suitcase, Francesca Kaplan Design, $258, visit francescakaplan.com

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• francesca kaplan design
• , summer
• , vinyl
• , womens
• , womens clothing
• , fun
• , silver
• , must have
• , satchel
• , accessories

Laser-cut leather bag, Jane Bolinger, $1,600, at janebolinger.com

tags:

• handbag
• , womens
• , clutch
• , luxe
• , womens clothing
• , fun
• , silver
• , must have
• , summer
• , satchel

Goatskin shoulder bag, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, $2,475, call 212-206-0872

tags:

• metallic leather purse
• , summer
• , patent leather bag
• , womens
• , clutch
• , womens clothing
• , fun
• , silver
• , must have
• , satchel

Satin clutches, Kate Spade, $295 each, at Kate Spade stores nationwide

tags:

• luxe
• , spring trends
• , must have
• , flower detail
• , fun
• , womens clothing
• , clutch
• , womens
• , summer
• , satchel

Cage pump, Tania Spinelli, $815, to order, call 212-391-0050

tags:

• luxe
• , womens clothing
• , womens
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , sandals
• , elle
• , heels

Satin handbag, $1,495, at select Chanel Boutique nationwide

tags:

• satin handbag
• , accessories
• , art deco
• , satchel
• , canvas bag
• , summer
• , metallic
• , womens
• , clutch
• , womens clothing

Leather clutch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $328, at Barneys New York

tags:

• luxe
• , silver
• , womens clothing
• , clutch
• , womens
• , patent leather bag
• , summer
• , satchel
• , accessories
• , elle

Fendi Hair Hide Fringe Baguette, XL Price: $5,420.00 Versatility—two removable straps allow you to wear this Baguette as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or without straps as a clutch. Black/white hair hide. Multicolor leather fringe trim. Removable shoulder strap with square rings; also includes removable crossbody strap. 12"H x 23"W x 4"D. Made in Italy. Front flap with signature logo closure.

tags:

• luxe
• , hobo
• , satchel
• , vintage
• , bags
• , marcus
• , neiman
• , clothing
• , silver
• , accessories

Miu Miu Floral Flat Thong Sandal Original: $420.00 SALE: $315.00 • Brown leather; cream topstitching. • Floral appliqué. • Buckled slingback. • Made in Italy.

tags:

• floral
• , thing
• , vintage
• , womens shoes
• , miu miu
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , shoes
• , sandals
• , flats

Union Jack calfskin and lambskin bag, $2,495

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• satin handbag
• , accessories
• , art deco
• , satchel
• , canvas bag
• , summer
• , womens
• , clutch
• , womens clothing
• , silver

Patent leather shoe, Dolce & Gabbana, $775, visit dolcegabbana.it

tags:

• luxe
• , must have
• , fun
• , womens clothing
• , womens
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , patent leather

Canvas and patent leather shoe, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $280, visit sigersonmorrison.com

tags:

• modern
• , sigerson morrison
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , patent leather
• , retro
• , chic
• , artistic
• , new
• , present

Floral-detail suede platform, Prada, $980, similar styles at select Prada Boutique nationwide

tags:

• luxe
• , fun
• , womens clothing
• , womens
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , sandals
• , elle

Leather and paper pump, Armand Basi One, $706, visit www.armandbasi.com

tags:

• luxe
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , sandals
• , elle
• , heels
• , retro
• , spring trend

Tassel-trim wrapped-cotton sandals, BC Footwear, $65 each, at Fred Segal Feet, L.A.

tags:

• luxe
• , womens
• , summer
• , womens shoes
• , open toe
• , accessories
• , flats
• , elle
• , retro
• , spring trend

Metallic leather purse, Fendi, $1,680, at Fendi Boutiques nationwide

tags:

• metallic leather purse
• , satchel
• , summer
• , patent leather bag
• , womens
• , clutch
• , womens clothing
• , fun
• , silver
• , must have