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The classic PS1 gets a twist in bold cobalt blue and a chic new shape. Effortlessly cool. Check out this crave worthy bag!

Although summer is here and the brights and the prints are all over the streets of major cities, most people just can’t get away from the basic black uniform. So we have selected for you CITYist’s out there that love black even in the summer time the best black bags to go with your chic black looks.

Africa, India or Bali – fashion takes us on a trip around the world as designers look to exotic locations for inspiration. This summer if you are not lucky enough to get away to some exotic destination then all of the following items will make you feel like you are on your own safari as you trek through the urban jungles of your city. Check out our selects!

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.

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 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.

Designers practice the art of origami this season with fabulously fluid or razor sharp pleats bringing movement to mini and maxi dresses. Check out our top picks for the best pleated dresses and skirts.

Spring is definitely in the air, and on our minds but what we really long for is a summer getaway where we can truly relax. Well, we have quite a ways to go until that time so while we wait we can sartorially get into the spirit. We here at CITYist have put together some of our favorite tropical inspired pieces that are colorful, bright and perfect for getting you prepared for your tropical retreats. Check out these great finds.

The summer collections are a romantic blend of exotic Spanish influences and gypsy-luxe cuts. More is more! Be so bold and mix expressive prints with ruffles and lace. The bohemian look is all about mixing it up. Check out our pick CITYist’s on how to achieve the look.

Despite common perception of neoprene as the material used for laptop cases and scuba wear, the versatility of neoprene can be seen in its appearance on the spring and summer 2012 runways. As seen in a bold top or a feminine dress, neoprene has become a new fabric for daily wear. With the convenience of neoprene being a washable fabric, Leghila has skillfully chosen neoprene as the main fabric of its handbag collection. Read on to see what neoprene pieces CITYist has chosen for you for the coming season.

Looking for a posh way to protect your iPad? Well look no further, because the new Proenza Schouler iPad Case is the be-all end-all of iPad cases. Check out the crave-worthy pick that has us drooling over its chic design. Good thing it’s leather!

This Spring, neon makes a striking comeback in the form of accessories. Read our take on this season’s brightest trend and check out some of our most coveted neon accessories!

Apparently, there’s no better time to (re)open a club than during Fashion Week—if you’re club is Don Hill’s and you’re hosting a week chock full of the best parties and afterparties, that is. And with Belvedere on hand providing the booze, you can’t really go wrong. The former dive it still a dive—no doubt about that—though this time around it’s home to a better looking crowd. Last night’s attendees at the Proenza Schouler afterparty included Terry Richardson, Adrian Greiner and Michelle Rodriguez, plus a performance by New York’s own Crystal Stilts.

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.

Proenza Schouler’s spring collection prepared women for an aquatic, graffiti-filled, futuristic dreamland. Reptilian prints in fluorescent yellows and turquoise seemed to camouflage baby doll dresses for a technicolored dystopia. It’s no surprise then that the sunglasses had a similar job: providing protection with thick plastic frames, and unexpected colors like navy and red to blend in with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s vision.

With Coachella a mere two days away, we bring you a pocket-sized, last-minute survival guide. No, we’re not talking sunscreen, shades and water bottles (though those things are certainly necessary), but fashion. Everyone knows the trends from the summer festivals are the most important—and though it may not be summer everywhere, we’re pretty certain it’s hot in Indio, California.

Photos by Marcio Madeira/FirstView.com and Kim Weston Arnold

This fall, you’re going to look like a naughty school girl from the British highlands who moonlights as an hour glass-figured femme fatale. How is this possible? We break it down for you with five of fall’s must-have trends.