Over the Rainbow

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The Bright Moves Forget about basic black this season. This page: Stella McCartney pump, $575 holtrenfrew.com) Chanel Coco's Croco 2.55 satin with gold metal handbag, $2,250 jeffreynewyork.com) Opposite page: Chloé patent-leather Bay bag, $2,365 chloe.com) Styled by Thom Driver for Halley Resources

In Living Color In every material and texture—from croc to rock and even plastic—designers are turning to the brightest hues. This page: Christian Louboutin Decolzep patent-leather pump, $650 saksfifthavenue.com) Fendi Sweetbox clutch, $1,490 (800-FENDI-NY); Lanvin petals brooch, $2,105 (Susan of Burlingame, 650-347-0452). Opposite page: Michael Kors alligator clutch, $3,900 michaelkors.com) Donna Karan Collection crocodile Torpedo ankle-cuff bootie, $5,425 donnakaran.com) Marc Jacobs lapis and gold-plated rivets bracelet, $2,550 marcjacobs.com

Hip Gloss The palette gets an extra layer of shine. This page: Valentino python Maison bag, $3,495 valentino.com) Opposite page: Versace patent-leather Diva bag, $2,960 versace.com) Bottega Veneta patent-leather boots, $990 bottegaveneta.com