No matter how hot it gets, we New Yorkers can't seem to give up our favorite, slimming hue. For summer, wear it loose and drapey, and show a bit of skin. By Surface to Air.

This dress is a structured twist on the draped look. It works nicely with the wide collar and folded kimono sleeves.

sass & bide's new 'Black Rats' - skinny jeans meet leggings. Will they fly?

Bellona - Convertible pleated handbag from RanHee Joo

On fun playful spring dresses, strangely drawn to this Catherine Malandrino Pleated Front Dress in silk

James Perse boiled cashmere cutaway jacket for toddlers

the nytimes takes the latest waterproof backpacks for a spin.

The quintessential green bag by Joe's!

Canadian designers Wings & Horns steps up the trainer game with their cool and clean interpretation of the ideal high top hybrid.

Oooh Audrey Tautou will be the new Face Of Chanel for No. 5 in 2009 - accompanied by a little Chanel film with the director of Amelie!!! ... as well as playing Coco Chanel in a new french film

I love this studded dress by Beau Soleil.

Attus Apparel takes douchiness to a new level... Planet Douche - because popping 23 collars makes it hot? Couldn't stop laughing when this showed up in my inbox...

"Enough tears to cry for two" - Swedish jewellery artist Hanna Hedmans latest series of work made out of copper and silver is inspired by grief.

Naturally dangerous and beautiful... Check out these porcupine quill earrings by Erica Weiner! (Porcupines are not killed in the harvesting of these quills!)

This Eubiq raincoat is made out of a breathable water-repellent cotton-poly blend, has a detachable hood and hand printed lining. Now you look good inside and out.

Hardy Amies' fresh line of wonderfully simple handbags for women. Coming soon!

Romantic coat by Chulo Pony. The entire line is very feminine and beautifully styled.

Fabulous pintucked shirt dress by South Korean brand Genia.

Packaging that pulled me in... Baxter of California's line of men's skincare is not only all matte and black/blue/white, but also covered in ASCII ART!

I've been trying to hunt down this Mike & Chris Mason bag with no luck...

Wow so bright. If neon is your thing for spring, check out this pretty cami by Grace Sun

I may be joining the daily laptop-schlepping ranks soon, but I refuse to carry a bag that screams "Hey look at me, I have a laptop!" Kinda liking this Mike & Chris Alvin tote, and it's just big enough..

The color fade on this dress by Lipsy is awesome, it's done by a process called dip dyeing that has been big the last few seasons.

Pre-treated to wear in perfectly, these boots by wings + horns are the quintessential go-to shoe for those guys looking to pull off tough but stylish.

We're in a cut throat world. Skinny or standard necktie is adorned with 5 straight razor chevrons - look sharp! Hand-printed with waterbased ink.

I love the electric hue of this utility dress by DKNY. It's easy to throw on and features practical pockets so you can run around sans handbag.

A roundup of 26 spring carry-alls for the ladies—whether it's every day to the office or out into the hot, hot night.

Maison Martin Margiela's accessories range features some great unisex options, like this lovely ring. And at $155, it won't break the bank.

I've got jeans on the brain tonight... and A.P.C. has a new cut available for preorder.. the Petit Standard. Could these be my holy grail?

Beautiful and light. The pleated front Graffon blouse by Danish label InWear.

Fantastic summer men's wear line by Matinique The addition of bright hues works seamlessly into the collection. The website Lookbook is also beautifully composed.

Good-looking linen shirt by Shades of Greige

Re-vision cuts vintage lenses and transforms them into cuffs, whoever wear's this gets on my A-list.

Normally, I'm not into anything resembling crochet, and I generally steer clear of floral patterns. However, this summer frock has me dreaming of a hot, New York summer. Rose Bib Dress by Hera.

Brown Sound's Spring/Summer '08 collection takes its inspiration from Big Sur, channeling the laid-back, Northern California cool of the place that Jack Kerouac made famous.

Alex and Chloe's Santa Cruz black aviator might just be my new favorite style for Spring/Summer. It's unisex and available in black (shown), brown quartz, and grey quartz.

Interesting hoodie top by Superfine. It kind of has an ethereal aesthetic to it..

Nice print on this dress by Rachel Comfrey. The back is also pretty

Cute cami by Nicole Farhi

Australian Fashion Week - one of the hottest shows on the schedule was dress queen Kirrily Johnston.

New website for Alexander Wang - New York's coolest of cool designer. Check out the Runway videos in full-screen. Site by Enginethree.

lalique's new fall 2008/ winter 2009 collection of home accessories and jewelry, inspired by China, is titled 'China Mood'. Pieces include a collection of serpent jewelry made using semi-precious stones.'s

New Foley + Corinna Studded City Clutch ~ i'm tempted... so tempted... liking this casual subtly studded update of the classic city totes

“Feminine, flirty, and fun. I love the bright, abstract print on this sweet summer dress. By Cynthia Steffe.”

I love the hard edge chain on this gorgeous, soft evening bag by Gryson.

Trench hoodie by Apolis. Liking the asymmetrical zipper