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Bergdorf Goodman dropped a little gift of a note in my inbox. Previews of Oscar de la Renta and more designers are now up on the online store. I’m a sucker for a great designer suit and this one, by said designer, nearly speaks for itself, the website helps, too.

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The signature look of Oscar de la Renta: rich fabrics in sophisticated, feminine cuts.

- Jacquard Jacket: Beige with silver floral jacquard. Wide collar; open front. Patch pockets. Three-quarter sleeves, approximately 19 3/4″L. Slit cuffs. Silk, wool.
- Embellished Top: Ivory. Soft metallic gold trim with beading on V neckline. Sleeveless. 70% cashmere, 30% silk.
- Tweed Skirt: Brown. Contrast plaid georgette trim on hem. Inverted pleats. 87% wool, 13% polyamide.
- Jeweled Belt: Dark brown with golden jewels and studs.

This “Chantel” by Shelli Segal’s Laundry brand sings to me. It’s a mixture of fun sandal and pure elegance. Its sculpted velveted detail (no, that’s not a marble print, you’ve got to check the larger alternative view on the website) looks so rich and incredibly soft. In brown velvet, it would be suitable for any season, weather in your area permitting.

You might be looking for a purely Spring/Summer sandal, then check it out in green. It’s equally as luxe, but its leafy feel brings the thought of wilderness to the fashionista’s mind, or at least as close to wilderness as the such a girl can stand. She may even want to flit about among flowering trees, equally as much as she hopes to wear them shopping in Paris.

All that luxury at a modest $166. On the upscale in price is this fun and exquisite sandal:

by Vera Wang. This fun and delicate shoe might inspire that same girl to flit through green and flowery fields. Being from the bridal designer, the style would fit right in at the outside Spring wedding, as well. Isn’t it fantastic in green - the perfect shade of green? A girl can wear it anywhere and create fun just being in these fabulous shoes.

Oh, le sigh.