m atchy-matchy wedding minutiae is not a must, but the goods should to go with the day’s un-ordinariness. A new clutch is probably already in the works, but every bride should consider silk-screened totes for the girls, an emergency kitbag for gloss, aspirin and tampons – and campy coin purses for impromptu vending machine refuels. This is not to encourage big-spending, but big hunting. You’r

w orld-renowned designer-of-the-stars, the magnificent Reem Acra, envisioned a spring 2011 collection that displayed the versatility and innovation of mix-matched fabrics. Cuttingly trendy but magically ready-to-wear, Acra’s latest line is a deluxe treasure trove of heirloom throw-backs and into-the-future kinesthetic sense.

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w hether pin-up and camp or country-cottage and quaint, polka-dots scream spring-time festiveness and gal-pal squeals. Stretch your imagination beyond the traditional "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” and opt for a spread that is positively speckled with dimple-inducing spheres. open the polka-dot door

t he enticingly dynamic design duo of Mark Badgley and James Mischka are recognized around Tinsel Town for bringing Old Hollywood refinement back to the table. Crafted with the utmost elegance and à la mode panache, Badgley Mischka creations are timeless art-pieces fit for both red-carpet celebs and off-screen knock-outs alike.