We're going macro on you with close-ups of the prettiest festival jewels, coolest bags and shoes, and the most inspired headwear from Coachella. The annual two-weekend music festival in Indio, CA, is a feast for our ears — and our eyes. It's worth obsessing about the little things, because they make all the difference, right? We are getting up close and personal with the best accessories that Coachella has to offer, so click through to be inspired — and maybe just a little bit jealous.
April showers are inevitable — and if you're in NYC today, they are a reality — but that doesn't mean you can't add a little sunshine to your day with a cute umbrella. Instead of wasting your money on those cheap, disposable ones (really, how many "replacement" umbrellas have you had to buy in one season?), we suggest you invest in one great one that will last you year after year. To help you make a stylish splash, we've culled eight of our favorite umbrellas to cure your rainy-day blues. Step inside to see and shop our editors' picks now.
While stripes may be a perennial favorite, the classic print certainly got a seasonal makeover on the Spring '13 runways, courtesy of designers Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, and Michael Kors. And this time around, we're excited to wear it just by focusing on the accessories. From candy-striped sunglasses to low-key chambray-striped flats to one seriously gorgeous sequined clutch, there's more than one way to go the way of the stripe this season. Watch on for our must haves! On Allie: Zara blazer and top. On Marisa Tom: BCBG Max Azria top and blazer, Hysteric Co. rings.
What we know today as the iconic shift dress was originally designed by the late Lilly Pulitzer as a way to keep cool while working her Palm Beach juice stand. Pulitzer, who passed away on April 7, proved that bold patterns and classic silhouettes were a successful fashion formula. Inspired by famous fans like First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, we're channeling her Palm Beach aesthetic — home style. Shop the Pulitzer-inspired decor pieces below to add a punch of tropical prep to your pad!
From homes to cars to offices desks, these days everything requires a key. So it follows that most of us — on more than one occasion — have spent endless hours retracing our steps to gather clues that may help up locate these essentials we seem to misplace on a daily basis. While we can't help you find those pesky necessities, we can offer you an array of cute and stylish key fobs to adorn once they've been located. From adorable animals to miniature handbags, we've culled 19 chic, cheeky, and down right comical key chains just for you.
Once you've found your dream dress, it's time to complete the look with the perfect wedding veil or headpiece. We like to think of your wedding day as the ultimate "red carpet" event of your life, and with that comes the pressure of looking nothing short of spectacular as you make your way down the aisle. This necessary accessory is the second-most important piece to a bride's ensemble. Whether you prefer to go the traditional route in a pretty cathedral lace veil or opt to go more bohemian à la Margherita Missoni, we picked out 14 of the prettiest wedding veils and headpieces to finish off your bridal look. From Jenny Packham's barely there mesh confection (see below) to a handmade floral headband, see and shop all of our beautiful editors' picks.
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When it comes to your table setting — flatware, to be exact — the Midas touch is now trending. Yes, your basic silver place setting is a classic, but gold offers a glitzy touch, regardless of the occasion. The set that first caught our eye, reinforcing our obsession, was this Sambonet five-piece place setting. It's glamorous yet sleek, elegant but durable. But there's a catch: one setting runs $140 — quite pricey for trendy flatware! Although it's made in Italy, the price tag may require a bit of thought or a wedding registry.
If you're unable to give up on your table's perfect gold accent, we found this Oro Viejo Flatware. It's not as shiny as the setting we first spotted, but it's just as stylish and almost the exact shape. Since it costs about $28 per setting, you can actually host a dinner party instead of a party of one! How's that for a gold standard?
Every season has its haul of It bags — the ones that make street-style photographers go crazy and inspire looks of envy from every woman around you. And Spring 2013 is blooming with a dizzying array of colors and shapes, varying from sleek and simple to festooned with appliqués and visual effects. Mulberry's Willow bag, for example, has a minimal shape that nonetheless makes a bright splash in mint green, while Sophia Webster's Azealia Striped Python Clutch explodes with a variety of candy hues.
A look at the rest of the best — from Gucci, Saint Laurent, Prada, Lanvin, Céline, and beyond — here in the gallery.
— Additional reporting by Robert Khederian
We're admittedly big fans of Sienna Miller's eclectic layering, and as of late, we've noticed she's been polishing off these covetable looks with equally great leopard loafers. The actress has paired her exotic-print flats with everything from striped jeans and knit sweaters to bright bags and quirky eyewear. Between Jessica Alba's bright pink loafers and Miller's leopard pair, we have a feeling these are the kind of flats we should be reaching for this season. See how the British beauty incorporated her loafers into her latest round of outfits, and then shop similar styles here.
If you're sweet on Mad Men's '60s-style set design but aren't sure how to interpret the look for your home, we're here to help! We have three decor finds inspired by the iconic midcentury pieces we spotted on the set – no flea market trolling necessary!
Colorful glass vessels were used a lot in '60s interiors. We saw these navy-blue beauties in Pete and Trudy Campbell's home in season five and were tickled to find these aquamarine Sultan Canisters ($30 each) at Z Gallerie. We're tempted to display a colorful collection of them like Jonathan Adler did at the Parker Palm Springs.
Keep reading to discover more modern Mad Men finds, and watch the video to see how we'd style them!
