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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.

Attention CITYist’s we have another great sample sale for you to mark down on your calendars. Lauren Moffat will have amazing spring items available that will have you looking cute while you beat the heat this summer. Click inside for details.

Kick off Summer 2012 with the hottest shoes of the season! Seen in numerous Spring and Summer collections, these shoes are the perfect accessory to “cap” off your outfit. Check out our favorites here!

Lulu Guinness is holding a stock sale from June 11th til the end of July. Click to find out more details!

An art installation featuring thousands of vibrantly colored flowers, celebrated the new colors of Converse’s Spring 2012 Chuck Taylor All Star Collection allowed the public to step into spring! Find out more after the jump!

Rad Hourani has created Rad, a limited edition collection for Joyce. The collection features slick pieces that are made to be worn by both men and women. Find out more after the jump!

Temperatures are climbing higher and so are waistlines on shorts, so get on trend with a pair of chic, high-waisted shorts from G-Star RAW. See some of our favorites after the jump!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

Looking for a cooler way to tell time? Look no further than the new adidas Originals icons watches. These sleek timekeepers are not only unisex, but they’re available in a rainbow of trendy colors. Click to find out more!

Say goodbye to the same old stripes and deck yourself out in zigzag and chevron patterns for spring. Click to check out our favorite examples of these striking striped patterns!

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.

Designs took flight this season with bird prints. From loud and tropical, to sweet and pastel, the bird trend can be tailored to suit any taste. Find out more about this springtime alternative to the floral print!

Spring 2012 is all about brights and neons, so why not treat your nails to the trend? Le Metier de Beaute has a collection of Limited-Edition Nail Lacquers in shades that are perfect for this season. Click to find out more details!

On April 24th, adidas Originals celebrated the launch of their women’s Spring 2012 campaign, “Originals White Space Project” at the adidas Originals store in Soho with the likes of fashion personalities Coco + Breezy, DJ Jasmine Solano, and recording artists Yuna Zarai and Theophilus London. Click to see pictures from the event and find out more about the Originals White Space Project!

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.

Motocross, surfing and scuba diving are just a few of the activities that inspired designers to create some of the chicest and most exciting luxe sporting looks for the spring/summer season. Check out some of our favorite pieces that are perfect for mixing into your everyday look. Even if you never hit the gym, beach or track these pieces will have you looking the part.

April showers bring may flowers, or so they say. All over the country and some parts of the world the rainy season is upon us. Brighten up those rainy days and check out some of our favorite umbrellas that are not only going to keep you dry but extremely stylish no matter the weather.

Art and fashion collide with Lisa Perry’s limited edition capsule collection of apparel and accessories, inspired by Jeff Koons. Click to find out more about the collaboration!