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D&G Spring 2010 RTW (photo courtesy of: style.com)

Denim ruled the runways in most of Spring Ready-to-Wear Collections. From dresses to shoes, denim was center stage. Design duo Dolce and Gabbana showcased an array of very chic, innovative denim pieces for D&G Spring 2010 RTW Collection. Aside from the obvious (denim jeans and shorts), I suggest to opt for interesting pieces to integrate in your spring looks. Denim rompers and dresses are great for day. As for evening, tailored jackets or denim oxford shirts with flattering silhouettes. When I was looking for items to feature, I noticed that prices are a bit steep. Here's a tip: you can always go to your tailor and have him/her make pieces inspired by those expensive designer garments.

Add some umph to your spring ensemble with bright colored accessories. Accessories are the exclamation point of every look. And there's a lot of accessories to go around, in various price points, for day and evening looks . For example, Nine West has a handbag collection called 'Neves' (clutch shown above)  that reminds me of the collection Valentino has. No need to spend hundreds of dollars to get that same effect. But if you have the Benjamins to spare, I say splurge. May I suggest Kate Spade 'Tarrytown' Tote (shown above). it's like carrying a sunshine with you everywhere you go.

As always moderation is key, don't mash up to much trends in every look. Specially with accessories. Ideally one bright colored accessory will do. No need to look like a color wheel. To busy ain't pretty.

Growing up my mom always told me that I'm like a dainty flower. Delicate, colorful and can brighten up a room. Perhaps, that explains my affinity to floral prints. Ironically enough, I don't own any clothing that has floral patterns on it. But I do like the prints on others.

This season, of course flowers are blooming everywhere and in fashion it's no exception specially on dresses. Colorful floral prints on day dresses are quite fashionable for spring. And there's a dress for every occasion, body type and budget. Of course as always the key to making these fab bouquets is your fashion sense. Opt for tasteful, chic designs and appropriate silhouettes. Happy blooming!

John Galliano is perhaps the hardest working man in fashion. I can't imagine how he manages to accomplish everything he does, time and time again. Every season he makes at least four distinct collections -- and they're not rip-offs of each other -- they can all stand on their own.

His show at Paris Fashion Week was very well received by critics and fashionistas. As you can see in the video above, Galliano juxtaposed a truly modern runway (laser-lit with magical floating bubbles) with his vintage-Hollywood-inspired collection.

"I went around the old houses of Hollywood and imagined how stars like Tallulah Bankhead, Lillian Gish, and Mary Pickford lived," he told Style. By all accounts it was a successful venture.

With the celebration of Fashion Weeks behind us, trends for the coming season paraded the runways from New York to Paris. Some designers made statements beyond their garments. A few opted for hair-raising hairstyles. Creating shapes with braids and up-dos, textures that resembles cotton-candy and some that made you just go huh? Though I'm sure we won't see these hairstyles walk down the streets, they did give us something to look at and talk about.

Some interesting head gear also came down the runways. 'Cone Head' inspired leather hats were at Givenchy while models wore towering head wraps for Junya Watanabe.

Either Paris Fashion Week organizers had 'save the best for last' in mind or designer's calculated move to show their collections nearing the end of the event. In my opinion, it doesn't matter when designers showcase their collection. If their collection is memorable, it will be remembered.

A day before the last full line-up of anticipated collections. Avant-garde designer Alexander McQueen embarked on a journey to where everything started, the ocean. The opening, true to McQueen's poetic retrospective shows was a kaleidoscope of organic strobes of lights. Models shared the stage with two cameras on tracks shooting a 360 degree perspective on every look that was projected on a screen as the backdrop.

Whatever critics may say, I totally appreciate McQueen's vision. He continuously delivers season after season. After seeing his collection, I heard the Mighty Mouse tune, 'here I come to save the day' in my head. McQueen certainly made Paris Fashion Week interesting and live to it's expectations. To be quite frank, I was starting to feel disappointment on one of the most anticipated fashion event of the season. With one day left, Marc Jacobs rolled out his designs for Louis Vuitton (which I'll feature tomorrow), Miu Miu was nothing special and I'm waiting to see what John Galliano has in store. Till then, ciao.