Over the Rainbow

By Editor: Nina Sterghiou

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The Bright Moves Forget about basic black this season. This page: Stella McCartney pump, $575 holtrenfrew.com) Chanel Coco's Croco 2.55 satin with gold metal handbag, $2,250 jeffreynewyork.com) Opposite page: Chloe patent-leather Bay bag, $2,365 chloe.com) Styled by Thom Driver for Halley Resources

In Living Color In every material and texture--from croc to rock and even plastic--designers are turning to the brightest hues. This page: Christian Louboutin Decolzep patent-leather pump, $650 saksfifthavenue.com) Fendi Sweetbox clutch, $1,490 (800-FENDI-NY); Lanvin petals brooch, $2,105 (Susan of Burlingame, 650-347-0452). Opposite page: Michael Kors alligator clutch, $3,900 michaelkors.com) Donna Karan Collection crocodile Torpedo ankle-cuff bootie, $5,425 donnakaran.com) Marc Jacobs lapis and gold-plated rivets bracelet, $2,550 marcjacobs.com

Hip Gloss The palette gets an extra layer of shine. This page: Valentino python Maison bag, $3,495 valentino.com) Opposite page: Versace patent-leather Diva bag, $2,960 versace.com) Bottega Veneta patent-leather boots, $990 bottegaveneta.com