Spring

Calvin Klein Silk Flutter Dress

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Red has such vibrancy that it's hard to resist; especially when it's beautifully paired with a gorgeous summer dress such as this one by Calvin Klein. Silk effortlessly drapes around the body creating a clean silhouette that is both flattering and timeless. Simple details such a removable belt and layered flutter sleeves add a sense of delicateness and femininity.

You could wear this for the office, a special occasion, or even causally with metallic flats. And at an unbelievable price of $60, the Silk Flutter Sleeve Dress is a steal that will last for years to come. Also available in dark brown.

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Alberta Ferretti 3/4 Length Jersey Dress

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There is nothing like a perfect fitting dress to make a woman feel great about herself. The design team behind Alberta Ferretti knows how to dress women and make them feel their best. We can't get enough of Ferretti's purple open toed sandals. And we can't get enough of their dresses either. One of our favorite dresses is the 3/4 Length Jersey Dress ($1295) featured here. Its colorful print seems to beautifully highlight and compliment all the curves of a woman's body while not making you feel as though you are on display for the world. I'm especially fond of the string detailing along the sides and shoulders. It adds an unexpected touch that even without it; this dress would still be beautiful. In addition to strings, there is also a pair of tassels along the waits. Personally, I think I would have liked it more without the tassels. Regardless, the Alberta Ferretti 3/4 Length Dress is the perfect balance of sexiness and sophistication.

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Atlantis Hotel Spring Getaway Package

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Looking to enjoy spring somewhere tropical? Atlantis Hotel and Resorts is offering a Spring Getaway Package that's good now through the end of June and includes over $650 in complimentary fun and dining experiences. Interact with the dolphins, play a round of golf at the Ocean Club Golf Course, enjoy free signature margaritas at celebrity-chef Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill and sunset martinis at Jean George's Dune at One&Only Ocean Club, a Sushi and Sake Mini Tasting for two at the world-renowned Nobu restaurant, and one night access to the nightclub Aura. Rates start at $399 and if you book early you can even get additional goodies like free companion airfare and a fourth night free when you stay three.

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Dresses That May You Say "Thank You for Sunny Days!"

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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There is no denying that with the arrival of Spring comes the feeling of renewal. Cleaning out the clutter in our homes and minds while starting the season with a fresh outlook and sense of excitement for the warm weather. And of course, who can forget about shedding away the winter gear and replacing it with skirts, dresses, tank tops, shorts and open toed sandals? Finally, our skin is able to see the sun and feel the warmth once again. So perhaps this may be a bit melodramatic but I am so ready for warm spring and hot summer days. To kick off my excitement, and I'm sure others out there too, here is a colorful collection of dresses that scream - thank you for sunny days!

Featured above is eco-friendly fashion extraordinaire Stella McCartney's Chiffon Rose Nari Dress. This pretty floral sleeveless dress features a color palette that would look beautiful against all skin tones, pleats and an exaggerated scalloped hem that offers volume and understated sexiness. Price: $2,325.

Gallery: Dresses That May You Say "Thank You for Sunny Days!"

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Chronoswiss Timemaster Spring Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

This lime green watch is meant to remind you of spring and summer. I think it would have been cool to call it the Chronoswiss "Springtime" watch. Right? Chronoswiss is a funny watch maker because they are German, and proudly so, but the name of the brand has "Swiss" in it. Funny enough Chronoswiss has not marketed this watch specifically for men or women. This often happens with designs that could theoretically appeal to either sex - the company doesn't know who it will appeal to so it is cautious to indicate that it is for men or women (cause most men will not buy a watch that is meant for women, but I would sport this watch based on the design). The Spring uses the basic Chronoswiss Timemaster case and style. You have the large "onion" crown and an automatic Chronoswiss C.128 movement inside. The dial is quite legible though will actually be more legible in the dark as the green SuperLumiNova will shine bright. Strap is green toned alligator.

Decorating the steel case's bezel are 60 Wesselton VVSI colored diamonds. Nicely cut and large for a quality luxury look. It is a supremely lively facade, and the light green tones feel almost refreshing in comparison to the rest of the diamond watches out there. I also like the bold application of the font on the date disc. Price for the watch will be $9,300 when it is available soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA Bedford Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Bedford Large Shoulder Bag comes in three colors: Oyster (whitish), Raspberry (reddish), and Blue Surf (at right), but our favorite is unanimously this bright teal! "Blue Surf" is not a bad name for this bold shade, which has the eye-catching allure of a deep lagoon.

We love the asymmetrical rectangular front pocket, and the elegantly trimmed cloth strap. The dark metal details add distinction to the simple, 17"W x 12.75"H x 6"D shape.

Teal, or "Blue Surf," goes beautifully with white and black ensembles, and would be an excellent match for this spring's greys, as well.

The BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Bedford Large Shoulder Bag is available from Bloomingdales for $398.00.

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Carlos Falchi Hand Painted Python Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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We gasped when we saw this beautifully painted handbag by Carlos Falchi. A warning to the squeamish and/or Californians among you, though: It's python.

(And you can't get python in California.)

This white python skin bag is hand painted with bright, springy flowers in a sweeping, elegantly abstract design. On the Bergdorf Goodman website, you can zoom in to see the detail of how the brush strokes across the scales, giving the look of the of bag texture and dimension.

This gorgeous, decadent bag is 20"H x 20"W x 8"D, and includes a top zipper with a tassel toggle.

The Carlos Falchi Hand Painted Python Hobo is available from Bergdorf Goodman for $3,995.

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Diptyque Spring 2009 White Candle Coffret

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Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Ultra-luxe Parisian parfumeur Diptyque is offering a White Candle Coffret gift box (above) for Spring 2009 evoking the fresh scents of the season. The three scented mini candles offer a "fragrant harmony of floral and herbal notes", comprised of Roses, Freesia and Lierre (Ivy). Presented in a crisp white box, the trio can be burned together or individually; each candle burns for 30 hours. Roses "evokes the world's most universally loved flower", Lierre "evokes the branches of ivy leaves running on the walls of an antique house", and Freesia "presents the scent of delicious, peppery white flowers wafting in the air of a beautiful spring morning." Priced at $98, the Coffret is available at the Diptyque stores in San Francisco and New York, as well as select boutiques. The firm was founded on Paris' famed Boulevard Saint-Germain in 1961.

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Tree of Enchantment Glass Orbs

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We all have things that consistently appeal to us, and I always find myself drawn to art that represents the seasons. These 4 Tree of Enchantment Glass Orbs, designed by Stephen Kitras, are hand blown with a "trunk" in the center that branches out into the orb. Meant to represent winter, spring, summer, and fall, spots of jewel tone colors form the leaves of the trees (or in the "winter" one it could be snow) in corresponding colors like greens for spring and browns/golds for fall. The whole set would look beautiful hanging together in a bright window, or one alone switched out every few months. 6" diameter, $45 each.

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Proenza Schouler for Target

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Continuing the very successful GO International line at Target this spring will be Proenza Schouler . The design team of Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough gravitate towards clothing that is young with a modern edge to it. In light of this, it isn't surprising to hear that they worked with Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs before joining up in 2002. The collection, from what we can see so far, looks fun and perfect for spring, with lots of bright colors and soft fabrics. Previous GO International lines have included Behnaz Sarafpour, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe and Luella Bartley.

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Bottega Veneta Sardegna Adjustable Bag, Handbag of the Day

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The Sardegna Adjustable Bag is from Bottega Veneta's spring line and, with its bright near-fuchsia coloring, few would mistake it for a winter purse. The body of the tote is canvas, a practical choice for a purse that could end up down by the beach, but the thick, double-braided handles are made of soft, smooth leather. The top of the tote has no closure, but there are magnetic snaps at either end of the bag to allow it to expand, if necessary. It measures 12"H x 19"L x 6"W. Price: $720.

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$100,000 Balenciaga Leggings

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As a trend, leggings aren't going out of style just yet. Instead, they're getting more sophisticated. Balenciaga featured this particular pair in their S/S 2007 runway collection. They look metallic, but it is more likely that they are made of some sort of metallic fabric than actual gold. Then again, they are made only at request and cost roughly $100,000 per pair, which is pretty steep for what amounts to what is little more than long underwear.

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Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair

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Add a little springtime into your home with the Little Tulip Chair from Pierre Paulin. The chair is sculpted in the simple, well-known outline of one of nature's most recognizable flowers. It comes in either fabric, primarily wool, or leather upholstery, with six options to choose from: interglobe wool, success fabric, gaja fabric, tonus fabric, divina fabric or elmo soft leather. There are also five different finishes to choose from for the base of the chair. Individually, the chairs can be used in an office, as a desk chair, or used as kitchen chairs in a modern kitchen. Price: $1,200.

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LuxList: Top Ten Totes

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Filed under: Handbags

A good tote bag is a summer essential. Why? People seem to carry around a lot more in the summer. Perhaps it is the long days and gorgeous weather, though it might be the spirit of summer vacation lingering from your school days, but once June comes around everyone has hats, books, three pairs of sunglasses, a bottle of water and sometimes an extra pair of sandals that they need to have with them at all times. After all, you never know when the opportunity to hit the beach might up.

The Coach Motif Tote is a fun, straw bag covered with bright appliques and accented with white patent and silver metallic leather. It coordinates perfectly with Coach's Mattie Wedge sandals. What's not to like? $358

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Coach Signature Ombr?ote, Handbag of the Day

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The Ombré Tote is one of Coach's new limited edition bags this season. Bold and bright, the bag bears the signature Coach logo and is made of cotton twill, dip -dyed in orange and brass. Metallic leather accents the top opening and the handles, while the fish ornament adds a fun touch to the whole piece. The roomy tote measures 15 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 6 1/2-inches, making it great for weekend getaways. It pairs perfectly with a pair of metallic sandals or ballet flats, for a glamorous summer look. Price: $698.

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