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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!

This fall you need to remember that all that glitters is gold. We at CITYist have selected some of our favorite gold accessories that will add that much needed shine to your look. Check them out after the jump.

Are you one of those women who would never be seen wearing flats? Well if you are then we have something for you to salivate over. We at CITYist have selected some great fall pumps that will be great for day and some great picks for evening. We want them all!

At CITYist we love making a statement with our accessories, from bold colored bangles, to layers and layers of necklaces. So this Fall we want all you women to make a statement on your nights out on the town. Gone are the days of oversized carryall’s at a fancy dinner with friends. We have selected some great clutches for fall that will minimize what you take with you but maximize your style. Check them out after the jump.

If your rings aren’t visible from down the block, it’s time to go big or go home. Expand beyond simple bands with our favorite statement rings.

As evident from the man purse’s failure to woo few beyond “The Hangover”’s Alan and his one man wolf pack, it’s clear that you guys don’t care for toting around any extraneous items. Although the word “accessories” may rarely cross your mind, our round up of sleek wristwear will prove there are some things worth the extra baggage.

There’s something just so effortlessly chic about wearing flats after dark. They’re the perfect accompaniment to summer’s decorative dresses. Check out some of our favorite summer evening flats!

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!

Who doesn’t love a little sparkle in their life? Metallic embellishments, colored crystals and sequins galore are the details to seek out this season when looking for the perfect evening look or accessory. Stand out and shine CITYist’s! Check out our favorite sparkly pieces for spring.

From luxe layered skirts to bubblegum pink cocktail dresses, this season there’s a lace look for every mood. Lace is not only extremely wearable on almost everybody type but it’s also extremely comfortable and practical. Check out some of our favorite pieces available for spring.

Luxury labels in designer fashion and accessories are rolling out their offerings for iPad cases. High end designers are stepping into the technology fashion world. The cases are bold and bright yet stylish and protective. Made by designers, these cases are must have items for any Ipad owner. Check them out.

In honor of Earth Day happening this month. We here at CITYist were inspired to go green in our own way. Make a statement this season by sporting pieces in lush shades of emerald or neon green. It will make everyone around you more envious of your style. Check out some of our favorite green items for spring.

Aquatic inspired accessories made a splash in Spring 2012 collections from designers such as Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Givenchy, and Versace. Jewelry, handbags, and shoes all bore an oceanic feel. The marine theme took many forms; Givenchy utilized oversized shark tooth necklaces, while Versace displayed seahorse, nautilus, and starfish printed purses, and McQueen and Chanel translated the look through materials such as coral, shells, and pearls.

Alexander McQueen is a designer on everybody’s radar. The house that McQueen built continues on with the brilliant Sarah Burton. So it should come as no surprise that we have chosen some great crave worthy items from Alexander McQueen.

Are you a big fan of Rock/Grunge music? If so, why not dress to your taste of music and try out the modern grunge look. Check out some of our favorite items to get the look.

CITYist men, it’s your turn to style on with a pair of high top sneakers this spring season. No excuses not to buy a pair, here at CITYist we’ve selected the must have pairs for this season. Check out the styles!

Whether you’re planning to vacation in the desert, make a trip to your local beach or explore the backyard of your very own urban jungle, spring’s new fashion trend can help you stay stylish and cool on all your escapist adventures. Read our take on spring’s Safari Jacket and check out some of our favorite looks for men.

The Rug Company’s Alexander Mcqueen skull cushion is perfect for adding a little edge to your home decor. This is more than just a cushion, it has a bit of the avant-garde elegance that the McQueen label is known for. Check it out for yourself.

In both anticipation and celebration of the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty retrospective that will open at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4th, the designer has launched a limited edition skull scarf that is as edgy as it is enrapturing.

The theme was “The Ice Queen and her court” at Alexander McQueen’s presentation of his Fall 2011 collection during Paris’ Fashion Week on March 8th.

We’ve already told you of a few of our Fashion’s Night Out destinations (here, here and here), but we couldn’t resist throwing in a few more. Cause after all, you can’t just hit up one party. Whether you’re in the mood to shop, and snag limited edition goods you can’t grab anywhere else, or just hang out at a good-old fashioned party, there’s something for everyone throughout the whole city. Check out some places we’re looking to swing by tonight.

Leave it to Alexander McQueen to create sunglasses featuring a skull with diamonds in the eye sockets—macabre and beautiful all at once. The late designer had used the skull motif since the spring of 2003, and it has popped up on scarves, clutches and the like ever since. The posthumous fall/winter collection marks the first time the skull has appeared on McQueen eyewear—both a chilling reminder of McQueen’s genius and a symbol of human mortality.