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NYFW Accessory Alert

Bags and shoes and jewelry -- oh my!
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Feeling Bohemian In This Hat
The 70s bohemian floppy hat got a modern makeover for Carolina Herrera's Spring/Summer 2014 show last night. The collection, inspired by kinetic art, is all about movement and how the motion of patterns, prints and fabrics affect the eye. To wit, the sunburst overlay in stripes on this floppy hat, which flounced down the runway with a striped, delicately veiled bikini, definitely caught our attention.

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Ready For The Arena?
The gladiator sandal might just be making a comeback (again). After hitting the runway at Balenciaga five years ago, we noticed a few on the runway for Spring 2013 (Acne, Altuzarra) and now these numbers for Spring/Summer 2014. The white knee-length gladiator sandal nearly stole the spotlight at the Tracy Reese show last night, along with a range of other styles from colorful and heeled to racy black thigh-highs.

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Working On Our Geometry
Let's all just take a moment to appreciate this crazy-amazing geometric hardware from the Titania Inglis presentation last night. Inglis, who is known for her bold, geometric and sharply angled designs, paired this bracelet and knuckle ring duo with a softer look this time around. It's the definition of a statement piece -- bold and wearable modern art.

Inglis' inspiration for this season's collection stems from the works of Olafur Eliasson and Buckminster Fuller -- both notable artists and architects known for their sculptures and large-scale geometric designs. Collaborating with jewelry designer WXYZ brought the collection to life, with accessories that complemented the structural elements placed strategically at the start of the runway. WXYZ translated the look into whimsical headgear, cage-like neckpieces and full on garment overlays.

Inglis collection of soft, plain palettes in white, cream, and yellow offset the hard edge of the accessories. If you're in to the hardware as much as we are, stay away from bold prints and other loud patterns that compete.

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There's A Garden On My Shoe

Print heels, yes please. These striped, botanical print pumps from Top Shop were spotted outside the Pamela Gonzales presentation at NYFW 2013. If you're not clear on how to wear a statement patterned heel, take notes. Forgo all other prints (unless you're reeaally confident in your ability to pull off clashing patterns) and opt for simple, straightforward lines head to ankle in punchy, bright tones (love the Michael Kors green satchel).


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You Can't Ignore Sparkles
There's nothing like a perfectly fitted, black, off-the-shoulder gown to make us swoon. Pair it with a striking, multi-colored Bvlgari bib necklace, and we're downright weak in the knees. It's the perfect red-carpet combo.

At the Venice Film Festival, Scarlett Johansson's Versace dress fit like she was poured into it, but we couldn't take our eyes off of the bling. Those purple, blue and green diamonds popped on ScarJo -- proof that a single accessory can turn a classic look on its head.

BY TIFFANIE PETETT, FRANCES VEGA | SEP 12, 2013 | SHARES
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