I’m truly not a material girl, but every now and again I fall in love with a hot pair of heels or a show-stopping shirt that I just absolutely adore. As the story would have it, those must-haves are normally out of my budget or I just seem to pass them up. Last summer, a pair of Chinese Laundry black gladiator platform sandals at Shuze in Bethlehem caught my eye, but they were the kind of heels that could only be worn with complete confidence because of their piercing 4-inch heel.

By Samantha Fioravanti

Headbands are the accessory-essential this spring. Dive in early with styles that feature florals, feathers, and even edgy looks like bold, exposed zippers. Headbands, head wraps, and hair accessories can add just the right touch to any outfit adding glamour, sophistication, or pizzazz, depending on which style you choose.