Elayne Fluker, iVillage Beauty & Style editorial director, is a bag-and-shoes kind of girl. "I love that, for this season, designers were challenged to really create statement-making accessories, and (lucky for us!) plenty have delivered," she points out. "The unexpected mix of colors, textures, patterns, detail and even trends is refreshing for summer."

"The best part is," says Elayne, "we can totally be carefree and play with our look however we want by adding a fun bag or shoe to a simple outfit." The fashionista loves pieces like this Marc Jacobs clutch ($695 at Net-a-Porter.com) and Stella McCartney beaded sandals ($1,095 at StellaMcCartney.com).