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Spring 2012

Brighten Up With Meredith Wendell Spring 2012

>> The Meredith Wendell Spring 2012 lookbook is in, and it's just the thing to perk up any dreary day.
Meredith Wendell Spring 2012

>> The Meredith Wendell Spring 2012 lookbook is in, and it's just the thing to perk up any dreary day.

"Spring 2012 was inspired by super-sporty '80's elements: sneaker materials like grosgrain canvas mixed with metallic leather, fat shoestrings, and neon," explains designer Meredith German. Sure enough, colorblocked shoulder bags are punctuated by citron snakeskin, sleek patent totes are adorned with vivid straps, and thick belts are woven in eye-popping leathers.

Click through to peek the entire lookbook, which was shot at Chapel Beach Club in New Jersey and — as usual — is so super dreamy it's likely to make you want to hop the next plane to somewhere beachy ASAP. "Our shoot inspiration is always a bit resort-ish," German says.

Shopping

Holiday Gift Ideas From Some of Our Favorite Fashion Insiders

>> They're making their lists — and checking them twice.
Shop Fashion Insider Gift Ideas For Holiday 2011

>> They're making their lists — and checking them twice. Here come the holidays, and who better to spread the cheer than some of our favorite fashionable insiders? From the super-luxe accessories topping Melissa Coker's and Leandra Medine's lists to the souped-up sporting goods desired by Yigal Azrouel and Peter Som, here's a look at what those in the know are coveting this season. See who's hoping for Burberry, who's hoping for Hermes, and who's just hoping for some sleep — plus, glean gift-giving ideas from Anna Sheffield, Lauren Bush Lauren, Derek Lam, Stephanie LaCava, and more — all here, in the slideshow.