Ralph Lauren; DKNY; Derek Lam (All Spring/Summer 2010)

Designers paid tribute to good ol’ US of A as looks were filled visions of the American flag.  Stars and stripes made up graphics and prints while looks were comprised of beautiful shades of red, white and blue in cotton, denim, linen and poppy voile.  It’s truly the season to get patriotic and hail the American dream!

Top Row (L-R): Boat Neck Striped Dress with Bow, Thread Social; Ghillie Woven Leather Gladiator Sandals, Sigerson Morrison; Striped High Waist Skirt with Belt, Alice + Olivia

Middle Row (L-R): Andrea Bustier Dress, Alice + Olivia; Starry Knit Leggings, Forever 21; Pave Star Studs, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Bottom Row (L-R): Denim and Stripe Bandeau Bikini, Rosa Cha; Long Sleeve Dress, Derek Lam; Striped Zip Up Hoodie, Forever 21

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I remember being six years old and wishing I was older simply so I could use a purse.  Instead, I would just steal from my mum’s closet and run around my home with a purse so long that it almost reached my ankle! Naturally, you can imagine my excitement about this trend.  We saw long strap shoulder bags make an appearance on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways…

Derek Lam, Spring 2010; Marc Jacobs, Spring 2010; DKNY, Spring 2010

This new shoulder bag is perfect for everyday use, night or day.  Pair it with a fun dress or with tightly fitted jeans…

Lauren Conrad; Zoe Salana; Alexa Chung

There are so many options out there at a wide range of prices, colours, styles and material…and these are only my picks!

Studded Shoulder Purse, Forever 21, $14.80

Totally Turnlock Sasha Messenger Bag; Marc by Marc Jacobs, $458

Material Girl Crossbody Bag; RACHEL Rachel Roy, $79.00

Rocker Bag; Rebecca Minkoff, $330

Goa Saddle Bag; Banana Republic, $150.00

Leather Woven Cross Body Bag; Topshop, $55

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