The New Perennials

Cartier

 

Fine jewelers are dipping into their archives to inspire floral bijoux that are feminine, statement-making- and, lately, all over the runways. 

Sotheby's



Chanel

Dolce & Gabbana

Siegelson

Stone

Bulgari

Tiffany

Stripe Tease



Derek Lam 10 Crosby

 The season's most seaworthy pattern makes a splash everywhere from Staten Island-bound ferry rides to Sailboats in Santorini.  Browse the looks below to find the right stripe for you.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Emilio Pucci

Gucci

Jean Paul Gaultier

Escada

Yigal Azrouel

Marc Jacobs

Proenza Schouler

Alice + Olivia

Nicholas

Alice + Olivia

Milly

Manolo Blahnik

Ferragamo

3.1 Phillip Lim

Valentino

Giuseppe Zanotti

Gucci

Roberto Cavalli

Elizabeth & James

Tory Burch

Illesteva

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Kate Spade

Puttin on the Glitz

This New Year's Eve flash your digits with these lavish lacquers. So long, red nail polish! The latest manicures are flashy, festive and fun.

WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND For glimmering nails- not gauche ones- Paint your nails a solid color first, then layer glitter on just the tips—like a French manicure. Bonus: Since glitter formulas are harder to remove, your manicure has more staying power. 

Essie
A Cut Above

Forever 21
Purple Glitter

Forever 21
Teal Sparkle

Forever 21
Gold Glitter

Butter London
Titchy Overcoat

Nails Inc London
Exhibition Road

Essie
Belugaria



Essie
Lot of Lux

Essie
Sparkle on Top

Butter London
Lushington

Art House

Given the level of craftsmanship and the amount of intricate detail evident in every Valentino piece, the line itself really is a work of fine art.  So it seems only fitting that its Resort '15 Collection is inspired by the famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.   Kahlo is best remembered for her self portraits, which feature a bold, vibrant use of color that taps into an indigenous Mexican tradition.  The resulting range of clothing and accessories takes cues from this aesthetic with tight, clean silhouettes that let juxtaposing saturated hues shine alongside amazing flora-and-fauna patterns and embroidery (case in point, the awesome butterfly bomber).  These pieces seamlessly join masculine and feminine elements, and exude luxury while simultaneously feeling young and versatile.  To me, it's a testament to the offerings' brilliance that such sophisticated items can also be worn with a wild flair: A beautiful, long white dress pairs perfectly with trainers, and a ladylike frock goes great with a backpack and  brogues.  It's enough to make an art enthusiast of anyone!