From top left : Mulberry Pink Flower Mini Leather Shoulder Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim Pink Silk Tapered Trousers, Suno Floral Highneck Racer Dress, Rag & Bone Oversized T-shirt, Aquazzura Beige Sexy Star Cutout Booties We’ve browsed through hundreds of gorgeous clothes, shoes, and bags to bring you our Top 5 items for Spring 2013. 1. THE MINI BAG When you want to dance, hold hands, or just travel light these super-sweet mini bags will carry your essentials in style. follow me / make your ownLYST    2. SILK PANTS This seasons must-have pants are silken delights in bold prints or block colours. They…

 The most exciting designers are those that make us rethink the conventional form of a dress, skirt, or jacket with a highly realised visual concept. Our ‘Directional Dressing’ collection showcases creative pieces that are not only distinctive but eminently wearable, even for those who lean towards a conservative mode of dress. The key to carrying off these pieces is to downplay accessories and footwear and allow the dress, skirt, or jacket to shine. Be bold. sas follow meLYST

Coordinated professional accessories create a polished look that extends well beyond the business suit. It’s a given that in business, particularly in corporate environments, a polished appearance is critical. All too often we focus on our suits, shirts and shoes and rightly so, but it’s important that our professional accessories such as totes, technology cases, card cases, travel accessories and wallets are also up to date and well maintained. Alexander McQueen The McQueen signature skull motif subtly ties together this sleek and modern collection of pieces that include: Pocket organisers iPad cases and sleeves Card cases iPhone and Blackberry cases…

Subtle differences in design can render certain formal shoes inappropriate for specific occasions. Our easy guide explains what these differences are and when you can wear each style with confidence.   The Derby The Derby is a classic laced dress shoe characterised by an opening at the bottom of the laces (or facing). When to wear: Traditional and timeless black is a no-fail solution when teamed with a dark suit at business meetings, the boardroom, and members clubs. Conveys: Stability and reliability. The Oxford The Oxford is considered to be more formal than the Derby with it’s laces being closed at…

The Crossing “We all dream of being a free spirit with the world at our fingertips.  To drift into the wanderlust and be guided with our adventurous spirit. With these magnetic prints and styles, it will lead us to The Crossing.” From florals to wild animals and even beautiful sea wonders, We Are Handsome does it again with knock-out bold and graphic prints. Available for purchase at Net-A-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, and Barneys. Click on any image below to open the gallery

After visiting with Trey Alligood, Madisonpark Collective‘s designer-in-chief and production guru in Downtown LA, I walked three blocks to Coles Diner, ordered a pastrami and swiss french dip sandwich (seriously, have one) and wrote the first line of my interview notes: ‘DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS’ I’m an unashamed fan of standout details, particularly in menswear where designers have to be especially innovative in ensuring they don’t frighten off their potential customers with excessive embellishment or too-clever-styling. Trey gets the balance just right with his smart use of smooth lamb leather trims, hand-finished rustic buckles, fireman clasps and the traditional button fly….

Packing for business travel can be a decision-making minefield. As I prepare for another sojourn to Los Angeles, I am faced with having to pack a wardrobe that will see me through 7 business meetings, 3 lunches, 1 dressy dinner and 1 casual shopping expedition. Not to mention the odd evening or two in the hotel bar bonding with a cocktail (oh I’m such a clichè). The key to avoiding excess baggage charges because you’ve packed absolutely EVERYTHING is simple;  the capsule wardrobe. The capsule wardrobe is a collection of interchangeable pieces built around a common theme, for example colour….

  THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD The new creative director of Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane, has re-imagined the fashion house’s collections with the new Saint Laurent styles no longer having ‘Yves’ in the brand name. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a piece from the first collection with the new name. These pieces are sleek, contemporary, and are destined to become modern classics. Personally, if I could get my hands on the Black Envelope Pochette and the Silver Tab Paris Pumps I would never complain about anything ever again…absolutely. Here’s a look through some of the key accessories from the…