Patently a must-have

Patent-leather accessories are sizzling this summer, especially in bright crayon colors. We're totally loving all the patent shoes, from the flattest of skimmers to sky-high platforms.

A little goes a long way; choose one piece: a belt, or a headband, or shoes, or a handbag. And don't try to match your patent shoes with the same color bag. If you're wearing red patent Mary Janes or lemon-yellow stilettos, consider a white bag. White bags are hot this season! ~Paula Rath

Red Mary Jane flats
Nine West
Nine West stores
$75
Blue Petunia spectator skimmer
Manolo Blahnik
Neiman Marcus
$575
Raspberry peep-toe stilettos
Christian Louboutin
Neiman Marcus
$640
Chartreuse peep-toe pump
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Neiman Marcus
$325
Dove-gray platform in patent with lamb calf
Fendi
Fendi stores
$605



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