Season d’Etre

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Having waited with baited breath for the last few months, the well-dressed amongst us can finally look forward to more shoppage as this season’s crop of spring looks are starting to trickle into our warehouse. To whet your retail appetite, we’ve pulled together our favorite ensembles as a taste of what’s to come. Stake your claim and place a hold on your must-have preorder items stat. In the meantime, flip through our top spring trend pages which run the gamut from urban maritime to tailored athletic gear.

Best in Show

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With the results all tallied, it’s time to take a look at our latest blue ribbon winning closet finds! While the boyfriend jacket always reigns supreme, some new additions to the bestsellers list include a Flashdance-inspired sweatshirt (post a trip through the Bedazzler) and a delicate silk blouse slit and parted sideways along its backside.

You Need This: Bestsellers

Tailor Made

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Made-to-measure utilitarianism seems to best describe Rag & Bone’s latest collection of sporty denim pieces in five words or less. An ode to the brand’s core sensibilities, the collection is a homage to the “functionality and integrity of American work wear spun with a bespoke British twist” that evokes thoughts of Savile Row. We’ll keep you posted as the next wave of spring pieces trickle in. For now, take a peek at the duo’s sportier take on the military field jacket – a look that doesn’t read as structured as their usual regimental garb. The multi-tasking jacket goes from casual to dressed-up in a pinch. Pair it with cigarette jeans or even a flirty frock a la their spring runway show.

Long Denim Field Jacket, $585

The It Bag

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Buy this bag in the name of all things animal-friendly… at least that’s the excuse us girls in the office are giving to our male counterparts who might not understand our bag hoarding tendencies. Having been spotted while perched on the arms of celebs the likes of Kate Hudson, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian, this latest version of Stella McCartney’s vegetarian Falabella bag is poised to be another sell out. Trimmed along the edges with chain links, the bag maintains its signature features just in a more compact and rectangular size to go with its smaller price tag.

Falabella bag
, $745

Rosalyn Wedges

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A change of hue turns this versatile wedge from beachside appropriate to downtown ready. In its blush form, the wide strapped sandals are casual enough for the boardwalk while polished enough to dress up any outfit. But add a wash of black and you’ll look prepped to pound pavement in the city.

Rosalyn Thick Strap Wedge Sandals, $350

Shining Stars

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Light up your ho-hum closet with these Gryphon sparklers that come bejeweled and sequined to the max. Whether you’re giving this look a trial run or jumping in head first, there is a piece to suit every style personality.

Take for instance a modest-in-comparison sweatshirt jeweled at the shoulder with crystal baubles. Or you could throw caution to the wind and opt for an eyebrow-raising metallic blazer in silver lame.

Take a peek at our new pieces here.

Introducing Beatrice Boyle

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Freshly minted London School of Fashion grad Beatrice Boyle creates wearable art in the form of tees and dresses. We've fallen in love.

Her pieces are inspired by her dark -- almost ghoulish -- macabre paintings. The illustration major-cum-fashion designer was discovered by the CEO of fashion retailer Browns Focus, who loved her edgy style.

At just 23-years-young, Boyle is already onto a second collection -- still featuring her signature harsh black, nude, and pink brushstrokes, but this time inspired by images of her gal pals instead of pages ripped from magazines. If she must wax poetic about the distorted post-party images of disheveled girls with make-up stained cheeks, she simply describes it as a “juxtaposition of the glamorous and the sordid, the glossy and the sinister.”

View her tees and dresses here.

Just Add Water

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Built for the inner Bond girl in us all, this wetsuit-inspired collection of taut swimwear is the brainchild of New York stylist Lisa Marie Fernandez. Made of body molding neoprene (the same rubber that goes into scuba gear), the suit manage to still feel comfy thanks to its stretchiness and flexible boning along its bandeau bikini top. It’s our pick for a dressed up alternative to you basic black bikini.

Lauren Corset Bandeau Matte Neoprene Bikini: Black, $345

Resort Ready

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Set sail for warmer pastures with our guide the six must-visit resort destinations while you take shelter from the ho-hum winter weather. We’ve narrowed down what your beachside ensemble should consist of whether you’re jet-setting to St. Barts or foraying through the tropics in Rio.

Go Army!

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Straight from the mouth of fashion arbiter Nina Garcia, camouflage-inspired wares make a return this season. But instead of just camo cargo pants, Giuseppe Zanotti steps it up a notch with these sky-high sandals made of what looks like scraps of hunter green, brown, and black fatigues.

Camo Platform Sandals, $750

Introducing Brian Atwood

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We are so delighted to welcome Brian Atwood to IntermixOnline.com.

For those of you not yet obsessed with his collection, a bit of back story. The gorgeous Mr. Atwood began his career as a male model. Perhaps at that time he learned just how meaningful shoes are to a woman's style. Perhaps it happened long before his modeling days. In any case, he zipped on over to design Versace's footwear label, and (happily for us) soon struck out on his own.

His covetable collection is a fashion darling favorite. His shoes are sexy, strong and statement-making, divinely inpsired and iconic modern art. Enough said.

Grace Leather Stud Slingback Pumps (also in black), $770

Saving the Planet, One Step at a Time

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This week we are focusing on all the fantastic shoes we are receiving for resort and spring. Shoe lust has begun! We do so love buying a new pair of shoes, even before the season has begun. And it's quite essential, as shoes are the first thing to sell out every season.

Ms. Stella has outdone herself with her eco-friendliness this season. Here she focusing on a stunning combination of satin, metal and cork. This innovative way to save the planet is definitely a fashion do.

Satin Platform Sandals, Stella McCartney, $795

Rise to the Occasion

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Candy colored hues take center stage this season in the form of these sky-high 5” pumps from Elizabeth and James. With their 1” island platform and a color selection of striking fuchsia and mint green, these lovelies are the perfect way to add a pop of color to your winter wardrobe right now.

Mason Suede Square Toe Pumps, $350

Your 2010 Style Resolutions

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Save money. Join a gym. Eat healthy. Find your soulmate. Look for a new job.

Not every New Year's Resolution has to be so... boring. Typical. Time intensive. Not fun.

We suggest something a little more exciting. Why not take a good, hard look at your wardrobe and your way of dressing. Have you fallen into a rut? Are you drowning in a sea of black? Are you completely over it all?

Our style resolutions for 2010 are all about color, happiness, the latest trends and wise choices. View them here... and don't hesitate to email us if you need some advice!

Cold Comfort

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The fact that we are shivering in our NYC offices was the inspiration for our latest You Need This feature -- the Layering Sweater.

Left Coasters, you need one of these transitional sweaters for stand-alone coverage. And for those on the East Coast, well. We suggest layering one on one on top of yet another one for those of us enjoying the teeth-chattering cold.

Visit our latest You Need This feature right here.

Boot Up

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These boots were made for walking, right into resort and spring. Giuseppe Zanotti does the trendy peep toe style in a luxuriously soft suede, and then straps it on with tan leather "belts" from ankle to knee.

The bonus -- the pale greyish taupe suede is the neutral shade you need to to complement all of the neutral tones you'll be wearing in the months ahead.

Peep Toe Suede Buckle Boots, $1075

Bag Lady

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Introducing Marcie, Chloe's latest handbag, which just so happens to be one of the "It Bags" of 2010.

Marcie is a gorgeous bag that is truly worth the investment, as it will be your signature piece this year, and it will never, ever go out of style. It has a bit of hobo turned equestrian inspiration, with a topstitched riding saddlesque front flap and gold metal dressage embellishments.

It is available in black, brown and an amazingly beautiful, neutral slate blue.

Marcie Leather Shoulder Bag, $1595

Lace Revealed

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No need to fear a dangerous veer into mother-of-the-bride territory. Stella McCartney has transformed this structured blazer into a flirty vision of sexy black lace.

It is lined, so you can (if you dare) wear it sans top. So that it still reads tasteful, its décolletage revealing neckline is scalloped for a feminine touch, as are its cuffs and hem. The strong shoulders are balanced by its delicate lace body and banded waist, which creates a curvy illusion.

Lace Jacket, $3365

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