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.

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.

t ipping the scale of innovation is notorious must-watch Matthew Christopher. Thanks to a sumptuous new line of glammed-out couture gowns deemed “What Women Want,” Christopher delivers just that – a sweet and sexy pairing of Baroque-like embellishments with a dazzling sense of multi-dimensional modernity. gracious antiquity

a ugust is when we make daisy chains with our nieces, road-trip westwards with our besties, admit defeat tardily and buy the darn air conditioner, prematurely shop for argyle sweater vests and laze poolside as much as out turbulent schedules will allow, and then some. In honour of this glorious month, the first ruler of the Roman Empire and your sticky wedding day, treat yourself to some delectable