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There’s nothing more exciting this time of year than packing up those big ole winter sweaters to prep for the lighter and brighter season ahead. It’s finally time to shop, and to help you prep, we’ve sussed out 30 of Spring 2013’s shopping must-haves to consider adding to your closet. Whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe with a few key pieces or expecting an overhaul with some of Spring 2013’s riskiest pieces (ahem, crop tops!), we’ve got what you need, no matter what your price point. From the perfect summer shorts suit to bright and poppy sunglasses, consider this list your It list.

With less than a month to Christmas, glitzy shopping meccas north and south of the border are pulling out all the stops while unveiling their eagerly anticipated holiday windows. From Lady Gaga’s poptastic takeover at Barneys New York, to the Bay’s old fashioned ode to holiday cheer, there’s lots to feast the eyes on before engaging in some major gift hunting.

While we don’t think that such creativity should be measured, we’ll just ask: which is your favourite?

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In today’s John Galliano chronicles? Isaac Mizrahi becomes one of the few designers to outright condemn him, [The Cut] meanwhile Holts and The Bay aren’t the only major retailers who have  stopped promoting or even pulled Galliano⎯Saks Fifth Avenue has as well. [Styleite]

Behold, Jean Paul Gaultier‘s 1988 music video for his single “How To Do That” featuring supermodel Naomi Campbell strutting her stuff for the camera. [Jezebel]

Princess watch: Kate Middleton and Prince William posed before the lens of Mario Testino for their first official portrait. [The Cut]

Alexander McQueen will receive a posthumous Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award tomorrow at the British Fashion Awards ceremony. [Vogue UK]

Goodbye Carrie and Samantha, hello Blair and Serena! The pop culture fashionettes who are putting New York City on the shopping map these days are a whole new generation of style. So if you’re planning to head to the Grande Pomme for a shopping trip, do it like a Gossip Girl would. First things first, set up base camp at The New York Palace (455 Madison Ave., newyorkpalace.com). The posh midtown spot is practically a character in the show (Chuck Bass has a suite there, Serena lived there, Serena and Blair eat there) and many of the show’s scenes are shot in its various rooms. Speaking of rooms—the bathrooms alone are giant enough to store a week’s worth of conspicuous consumption, and the location—adjacent to Bergdorfs and within skipping distance (wear flats!) of several GG-friendly stores—makes it’s the dream spot for a retail rendezvous. Or ten.

Don’t know where to start? Here’s our handy Shop Like a Gossip Girl guide: