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Fashion’s wunderkind Alexander Wang has released images of his Spring 2011 accessories collection and much like his recent ready-to-wear collection, which the designer called “optimistic” and “pure,” the accessories line is a light and airy departure from his usually dark colour palette.

Past Wang best-sellers like the Rocco tote, the Diego bucket bag and the Freja open-toe booties received an update, courtesy rose gold hardware and pastel pebbled leather.

Standout pieces include an edgy satchel with multiple straps, ladylike frame bags and slouchy totes with studded bottoms. And for those who fear pastels, there are plenty of black pieces to round out your urban uniform.

View a gallery of pieces from the Alexander Wang Spring 2011 accessories collection»

These Miss Sixty patent sandals ($80, brownsshoes.com) give the recently ubiquitous gladiator a subtle update.

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I love this delicate take on the gladiator sandal (the trend that will not die), and it’s rare to find a leather sandal for this price ($41, victoriassecret.com). It comes in pretty, unusual colours like “faded sage” and “cocoa powder.”

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You know it’s almost sandal season when running to the yoga studio in flip flops makes more sense than doing it in Uggs. (Yes, I wear both—I do live in Vancouver, after all) And one of the first on my to-buy list is these eco-friendly pair by Vancouver-based designer Leticia Calvo Treffot for her label, […]

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We’re just coming off a long week of neutral-coloured clothes on the runway at Paris Fashion Week and even though those camel-hued clothes aren’t in stores for fall, I already feel like I need a dose of the brights. These sandals are only $20 at Old Navy (oldnavy.ca) and perfect for a little orange aid.

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Fashion market editor Sarah Casselman goes shopping for spring shoes with Browns’ Stuart Rice. Watch: ON THE MARKET FOR SPRING SHOES

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