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Coffee to keep you awake, chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth, and tequila to, well, lets just say loosen up. You’ll find all three in the new Patron XO Café Dark Cocoa.

The Versace Mansion is as stunning as the good looking party guests it attracts, but it wasn’t always this way. Not until 1992 did Versace walk by, his eyes fell on the kneeling Aphrodite statue in the center of the courtyard, did he begin his battle with local Miami government to change the art deco nearby lots making it the house of art, fashion and design that it is today.

Famed Swedish brand launches a swimwear line with colorful patterns for Summer 2012. Join the fun and check them out!

THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. We have selected a lucky winner. Click after the jump to see what the lucky girl will get!

Check out the winning designs from Uniqlo’s 8th annual t-shirt contest that featured a refreshing twist!

Nine West has teamed up with the Young Women’s Leadership Schools for their Fall 2012 backpack release to donate 260 bags. But they can be yours too, check them out!

Attention CITYist’s don’t forget to check out Kiehl’s public art installation in New York stores from June 2-July 14, designed by celebs like Alicia Keys and Zach Galifianakis.

This year’s Cannes Film Festival goers will be doubly chic, taxied in hybrid SUVs covered in Façonnable’s spring-summer campaign. Check out the cars the lucky attendees will be riding in.

Dolce & Gabbana is launching an official YouTube channel, aiming to increase its digital presence. Creating a space where language is universal and the brand is instantly recognizable, the YouTube channel provides the essence of Dolce&Gabbana to everyone. Check it out!

The statement skirt is your hero piece this season – the more decorative and fashion fabulous, the better. From day to night we have you covered CITYist’s. Check out some of our favorite skirts of the season.

We’re feeling blue, or so suggest the SS12 collections where brilliant shades of ultramarine, cerulean and sapphire are worn top to toe. Don’t be afraid to try the runway look and wear blue on blue. Check out our picks!

Friendship bracelets have proven to be a timeless fashion statement. This season, plan to dress up a simple spring outfit with a few wrap bracelets and friendship bracelets. Get ready to dig out some of the old friendship bracelets from your school days and to mark new friendships by getting some of the trendiest friendship bracelets in stores this season. Read on to see which friendship bracelets CITYist has chosen for you and your best friends.

With the bright and bold colors on clothes and accessories this season, the next step is nail color. Chanel’s Spring 2012 Le Vernis trio has everything you need for a formal dinner party, a picnic in a park, and a summer vacation at the beach. Read on for the latest nail colors of the season, viable alternatives, and tips to perfecting a manicure at home.

iGet.it (www.iGet.it), a leading e-commerce site for cutting-edge design based in Canada, is officially expanding to the USA. A pop-up shop will launch during New York City’s Design Week (May 18 to 21), to celebrate iGet.it’s partnership with the design fair WantedDesign. Click to find out more!

Nail art is a great way to express summer styles like bold prints and neon colors without compromising your wardrobe.

Satya Jewelry is having a sample sale from Thursday, May 17th to Sunday, May 20th. Click to find out more and to take a look at some of the items available at the sale!

Mixed media bags make an impact of every outfit with contrasting textures and rich embellishments adding instant drama. It’s all about clashing, mixing and matching is out and mixing and mixing is in! Check out some our favorites!

The signature ck one scent gets a makeover this summer season with a blend of cucumber, water lotus, and driftwood. Get ready for something refreshing in the new limited edition ck one summer scent that will remind you of the taste of a fruity cocktail on a hot sunny day at the beach. Read on to learn more about the ck one summer experience.

One part provocative, one part ultra sophisticated, sheer looks rule the runways this spring. If you have been thinking about road testing the sheer trend but are slightly worried about the possibility of a wardrobe malfunction, our top sheer picks have you covered. Check them out!

Manuka Honey from nectar of the Manuka Tree is known for its unique flavor and health benefits. Naturally it had to be incorporated in NEW Miracle Skin Transformer products. So check out some of CITYist’s favorite products here!

Fred Perry Surplus Shop is having an amazing sale this weekend. How amazing is that! Read to find out more details on how to shop for Fred Perry merchandise up to 70% off!

Though florals for spring may not seem that revolutionary, designers have a new take this season on the once colorful floral patterns. Yes, there are still plenty of colors to go around. Some designers, like Marni and even Kate Spade, have taken a darker turn on the floral accessories. Added harsh blacks and heavy metals, the floral trend is looking more chic than ever before.

Jia Collection is an innovative line of reversible and convertible clothes for the woman who is always on the go. Check out some of their Summer pieces here!

For the second year in a row, Missoni and Havaianas have partnered to release a collection of flip flops featuring the brand’s signature designs. In preparation for beach excursions, these designer flip flops will prove to be a stylish go-to to throw into your bag. Grab them as soon as they are available because last year these sold out on the Havaianas website within a day.

The weather is starting to get a lot nicer so now it’s time to start dressing the part. For all you female CITYist’s the tank top should be a staple in your wardrobe. We here at CITYist have picked some of our favorite tanks for spring that are edgy, quirky, classic, and can be worn in a number of ways. Check out our picks.