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Memorial Day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate the start of summer than to do a little shopping. One of our favorite stores INTERMIX has a wide arrange of pieces that can help you find that perfect look for your holiday getaway. Check out some of our favorite pieces!

For those male CITYist’s out there that are fashion risk takers we want to bring your attention to a very cool brand named Ovidius. London-based brand Ovidius has released their newest collection of T-shirts. Combining lush artistic pieces with geometry and bold splashes of color. Check out this need to know brand!

Here at CITYist we are not big fans of flip flops in the city. We realize it’s comfortable and easy for guys but it’s time for a change. Espadrilles are the ideal footwear of choice for the summer. They are super lightweight, breathable and easy to wear, they avoid every issue you run into with a pair of flip flops. Let your feet breathe this summer and check out our favorite men’s espadrilles.

Gold jewelry in the summer is always a must. You can go the boho route and pile on the gilded pieces or go for a more chic and minimal look and sport a statement cuff. Whatever the look you have planned a gold piece of jewelry will add some glamour to your new tan. Check out our favorite pieces!

Lancôme and Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz have teamed up for a super fun and adorable collaboration of make up products for all you beauty junkies. Check out the collection that is most definitely something you will want to run out and get!

While you’re trying to find a way to rework the same shift dress for countless weddings this summer, Vera Wang will be working to bring her signature modern elegance to the entire wedding party – even the flower girl.

Expertly crafted in high-quality fabrics, sneakers have transcended the track and landed on just about every runway. Lanvin’s covetable versions are a must have for spring. Check them out!

Known for starting fashion trends through the characters she dressed, costume designer Theadora Van Runkle has been distracting us from movie plots for decades. Step into the late designer’s world at the Museum of the Moving Image’s four-month-long intimate exhibit.

To quote a great line from The Devil Wears Prada, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking”. Yes, florals are back for spring but this time there are some twists to the classic trend. We found some great pieces that will jazz up your look as you hit the town for a Sunday brunch or a day of shopping. Click on to check out our faves.

Here at CITYist we never want to leave the guys out when it comes to helping you find the best pieces for your closet. A wardrobe essential if ever there was one, the polo shirt is an item every man should own. And, just like you don’t have only one shirt, polo shirts should be collected en masse. Check out some of our favorites!

Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Collection has been around since late 2011 and is to date the brand’s most luxurious fragrance collection. This year, two new fragrances join the collection mixing Middle Eastern influences with D&G’s classic Italian flair.

New York City is one of the best cities for art, fashion, food and more. City dwellers can never keep up with all the openings of new place, but once established, it’s hard to keep away. The opening of the new High Line Hotel in Chelsea marks the launch of a new NYC landmark that is here to stay. The hotel and adjacent meeting hall, Hoffman Hall, were built over one hundred years ago which contrast the classic architecture with the modern Chelsea neighborhood. Click through for more history and details about the beautiful hotel.

It seems as though the sportswear trend is not going away anytime soon. Sporty dresses seem to be appearing everywhere for spring/summer. Zipper details, geometric designs, and bold colors. Sporty dresses have got it all and we here at CITYist have chosen some of our favorite dresses that will have you channeling your inner sporty spice!

The Giving Keys, a charitable accessories brand, has recently collaborated with lifestyle site HelloGiggles. Now through May 31st, The Giving Keys and HelloGiggles are offering a limited-edition pair of friendship necklaces, suitably named the BFF Pendant.

Quinn Inc., a contemporary company, has opened its first NYC concept store on 181 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side. The lifestyle store will include a full range of ready-to-wear, accessories, home, layette and travel products from the Quinn brand along with proprietary brands: Qi Home, Qi New York and Ainsley.

Here at CITYist we are huge fans of the classic Federico Fellini movie La Dolce Vita. It would be amazing to spend the summer in Rome or the Italian countryside riding a bicycle down the cobble stone streets or shopping in the open air markets. But alas, the best we can do is dress the part. We have selected some great pieces that will have you looking like an extra from any of Fellini’s masterpieces. Check them out!

Beach weather is here finally! If you are lucky enough to get away this summer for the weekend or if you are stuck in your city and can only manage to get to a nice grassy spot in your local park, we have your beauty essentials covered. We here at CITYist have chosen some must have beauty items you can toss in that beach bag or tote. Click read more to see our picks!

Levi’s new Liberty London collaboration hits stores this month, and it’s something that we highly recommend for all you denim junkies! Click on read more to see our favorite pieces!

The denim vest is the ultimate effortless wardrobe staple. If you’re like most of us here at CITYist, simple sundresses will soon become go-to staples as the weather heats up, so why not don one of these denim pieces over your favorite dress? Click read more to see some of our picks for the best denim vests for you!

Refinery29 and DKNY have teamed together to create an essential capsule collection of handbags inspired by all of R29’s six (soon-to-be seven!) different local editions. Check out more info about the stylish and different purses here.

Punk is really never going to go out of style. So CITYist’s if you are looking to add some edge to your wardrobe Burberry will have you seeking studs and sleek leather with its just-launched collection of rock ‘n’ roll-ready apparel and accessories. Click on read more to see our favorite pieces!

Here at CITYist we love anything Chanel, and Chanel Beauty is no exception. For it’s new summer beauty collection Chanel Makeup Creative Director Peter Philips had the imagery of the intricate patterns and colors of butterflies in mind when conceptualizing the intense shadow shades, bright glosses, and nearly neon mascaras of the brand’s latest beauty feat. Click on read more to check out the collection.

Get in the summertime spirit with these super fun & eye catching tropical prints. Whether you are leaving school for the summer or a weekend in the city, these pieces add a little color to your look. Click on read more to check out our picks!

In case you have not heard “Punk” is back! So if you want to add a little edge to your look and be on trend this season, we found the perfect crave worthy accessory. Check it out after the jump.

The warmer weather is finally upon us, and for most women putting on make up is not always pleasant. Here at CITYist we found a great beauty product to try out during the warmer months. ILIA has an amazing new product that we can’t get enough of. Check it out!