A little green celebration for St. Patty’s Day that won’t involve a hangover in the morning. From green and glamorous to sweet and chic, our 10 green shoe picks from $3-$800+ (can you guess what costs what?). Prepare for your great gams to make many green with envy.

[l-r: Chooka Posh Dots Rain Boots; Christian Louboutin Suede Ankle-Strap Sandals; Ciao Bella Round Toe Flats; Promiscuous 'Terra'; Kate Spade 'Fiona']

[l-r: Nine West 'Cawley' ; Nina 'Electra'; Nine West 'Grandeur'; Old Navy New Flip-Flops; Kathryn Amberleigh Strappy Suede Sandals]

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St.Patty’s Day isn’t just about shamrock shakes, green beer and leprechauns. No, it’s about much more important things. Like fashion. Avoid the pinch this St. Patty’s Day by donning something green. From gorgeous and glam to preppy and cute, our fave green dress picks that will have them seeing green without you dropping too much of it (all under $200, some under $20!).

[1. Hollister Shaw's Cove Dress; 2. T-Bags Sleeveless Dress; 3. Old Navy Raw-Hem Jersey Dress; 4. Victoria's Secret Kimono Wrap Dress; 5. Interlude Strapless Mini Emerald Green Dress]

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Only three more days until we finally spring forward (but who’s counting?) and we feel like celebrating. Why not ring in spring with something sparkly and shiny? From the colorful and bold to the sweet and simple, our favorite cocktail rings for ushering in the spring season.

[L-R: Raw Jewelry by JLRicci Round Carnelian Cocktail Ring; Kate Spade Moon River Bow Ring; Citrine by the Stones Wire Ring; Kenneth Jay Lane Teardrop Ring; Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Wavy Cocktail Ring; Alexis Bittar Bubble Crystal Tulip Ring; Allison Schiller Hummingbird Stackable Gold Ring]

[L-R: Tiffany Sparklers Yellow Citrine Cocktail Ring; Alexis Bittar Gold Crystal Encrusted Wavy Cocktail Ring; Alexis Bittar 'Montauk' Large Oval Ring; Kate Spade Lady Marmalade Tapered Ring; Trina Turk Jewel Encrusted Ring]

[L-R:  Gorjana Stackable Ring; House of Harlow 1960 Peacock Ring; Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring ; Juicy Couture Petal Turquoise Ring;  Ellen Himic Onyx Cathedral Ring; Presh Gold Elephant Ring]

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It used to be that one-piece bathing suits were so boring and blah that you felt like your Mom’s mom wearing one (no offense, Grandma). But these days, designers have really stepped it up and now there are so many choices, it’s hard to pick just one (or two, or three) for the season. We’ve narrowed down the field, curating our favorite 40 darling one-piece bathing suits for your swimming (or sun-soaking) pleasure in the first annual BussBuss Swimsuit Edition (why should Sports Illustrated have all the fun?). From glamorous to retro, chic to sweet, there’s sure to be a suit to make you feel as gorgeous as you are, half-naked and all (because half-naked is never the time to skimp on fit and style).

[Top from l-r: J.Crew Solid Contrast Bow Tank -beyond hip; Delia's Cinched Bandeau One-Piece -- do the polka; Delia's Ring Bandeau One-Piece -- sunshine on a cloudy day; Loeffler Randall Zipper One-Piece -- black and white and Brooklyn all over]

[Undrest Halter One Piece -- business in the front, party in the back; Undrest Zig Zag Swimsuit -- chevron and cool; J.Crew Seersucker Tank -- classic  with a sweet bow twist; Delia's B&W Checked Boy Short-- fit to be tied; Ralph Lauren Blue Label Paradise Halter Swimdress -- ruffle some feathers in pink or green]

[Red Carter Lace-Belt Swimsuit -- style in a cinch; Kenneth Cole REACTION Halter Swimdress with Tummy Control -- at once modest and sexy; Michael Kors Belted Swimsuit -- the epitome of chic;  Decorum & Daring One-Piece -- plunge to new style depths; Gottex One Shoulder One-Piece -- shoulders are the new black; Red Carter Bolts-Of-Lightning Maillot -- chevron is electrifying]

[Jantzen Swimsuit Vamp One-Piece -- retro glamour in gorgeous green (more colors available); J.Crew Pindot Underwire Tank -- style spotted in blue and in orange (more colors available); Juicy Couture Beach Ruffled Halter Swimdress -- frolic fearlessly; Seafolly Natalie One-Piece -- ready for your close-up; Tommy Hilfiger Bermuda Stripe One-Piece with Tummy Control Swimsuit -- preppy, comfy and cute]

[Body by Victoria Bandeau One-Piece -- green goddess of the beach; Goddess asymmetrical swimsuit -- be a Grecian goddess in white (or black); Shape fx All-Over Control Embroidered Halter Suit -- emerald elegance; Shirred Halter Swimdress -- the only thing missing is Marilyn; Old Navy Ruffled Swimsuit -- ruffle some feathers for a steal; Deep-V Ruffle One-Piecce -- red hot and flirty]

[Vix Embellished Cut-Out One-Piece --cut it out; Shape fx All-Over Control Shirred Retro Swimsuit --plum perfection;Shape fx All-Over Control Metallic Swimdress -- for the golden girl; Magicsuit Swimsuit Herringbone Natalie Underwire One-Piece -- a slimming swimsuit, yes please ; Surplice Silver Swimsuit -- ready for the silver screen; Shape fx All-Over Control Shirred Skirted Suit -- so cute, you could almost wear it to dinner]

[Gottex Soiree Ruffled Swimsuit -- supermodel sexy without revealing it all; Avabell Designs LIZ One-Piece in Frankly Scarlett -- vavava voom; Gottex Midnight Rose Scoopneck Swimsuit-- not your Grandma's florals; Juicy Couture Limoncello One Piece Swim Dress -- yellow, yellow, yellow; Becca Tango One Piece Swim Dress -- lacy loveliness]

[Magic Suit One-Piece Tank -- three suits in one suits us just fine; Trina Turk Gold Dome One-Piece Tank -- white and gold and fab all over; AE Bandeau Suit -- simple and sexy at a fab price; Robin Piccone Santoso One-Piece Halter -- feminine and fab; Jantzen Heritage Collection 1950-1960 Maillot Swimsuit -- gunmetal and gorgeous]

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Make his heart — and your feet — all aflutter with a flirty, fabulous pair of shoes made for loving this Valentine’s Day. Because V-Day’s always a good time to pump things up in the va-va-voom department — and, as the great Justin Timberlake once said, it’s time to bring sexy back. And, hint, hint boys, these will make our stems look great and last far longer than both flowers and lingerie (though we’ll happily take all three if you feel so inclined).

[clockwise from top, l-r: Kate Spade Genny Pump; Marc by Marc Jacobs 693181 Flats; Diane Von Furstenberg Zia; Giuseppe Zanotti E06112]

[Nina Elga; Harajuku Lovers Ida; Chinese Laundry Ladybug Pumps; Elizabeth and James Maddy]

[Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Lady Dragon; Kate Spade Gwen; Badgley Mischka Randee; Nine West Every]

[Elizabeth and James Mason; Betsey Johnson Calandra; Logan Glitter d'Orsay Pumps; Nina Electra]

[Kate Spade Kylie; bebe Bailey Platform Pump; Romantic Soles Meggie; Steve Madden Toppazz]

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One of our favorite trends for spring? Leather wrap bracelets. They’ll instantly add a cool edge to anything you wear. Above and below, some of our faves.

[clockwise from top l-r: Rebecca Minkoff Double Pyramid Bracelet; Gorjana Graham Studded Wrap Bracelet; CC SKYE Spike Triple Wrap Bracelet; Rebecca Minkoff Double Zip Bracelet; Rebecca Minkoff Flowerstud Bracelet]

[ Rebecca Minkoff Double Pyramid Bracelet; Mulberry Drew Bracelet; Gorjana Graham Leather Wrap Bracelet with Studs; House of Harlow 1960 Metal & Leather Wrap Bracelet; Rebecca Minkoff Loop & Stud Bracelet]

That’s a wrap (sorry, couldn’t resist).

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Finding a Valentine’s Day gift to express your love is about as easy as looking like Heidi Klum after a 10-hour flight. Don’t stress. We’ve cherry-picked Valentine’s Day gifts and deals in the name of love, for your shopping pleasure. Feel free to forward on to your beloved — for his pleasure (and yours). Wink. Wink.

Fabulous Stationery We love Fabulous Stationery. Send some love with their swoon-worthy designs! Just choose a design, select from three color combinations and personalize any design for any occasion. Plus, you’ll get $5 off any regularly priced $25 purchase. It’s a deal sealed with a kiss. Enter coupon code BUSSBUSS for $5 off any regularly priced $25 purchase. Offer good through March 2, 2010.	Say Cheese Your lovely shutterbug will appreciate having memories at arm’s length, without being too flashy. Handmade, each cufflink looks like an old-fashioned camera, perfect for the guy who appreciates art and when times were a bit simpler.	Love On the Rocks Your love isn’t on the rocks, but your beverage should be. Skip the ice and melt you Mad Man's heart with these clever chilled stones that will never dilute your intentions and will help him chill out. Cheers to keeping cool.
Tokens of Love Literally give tokens of your affection to your valentine. Pewter tokens “good for one massage” or “good for breakfast in bed” insure that you’ll both get what you want on this day of hearts and all year long.	Love Is an Adventure For the guy or girl who favors adventures and experiences over things, treat your valentine to the adventure of choice. From hang gliding to whale watching, scenic flights to llama treking, there’s sure to be something to get his (or her) heart racing.	Porn for Women Give a gift that will make her giggle. This set of 30 coupons redeemable for romantic gestures and household chores such as “full control of the remote” or “a surprise flower delivery” will insure you'll never have to guess what she wants again.
Forget Me Knot Tied in a pretty bow and made from a mold of a real string, this symbolic ring will always be a reminder of a memorbale moment or event or the special person who gave the delicate ring (um, that would be you).	Let Love Bloom From classic longstem red roses and Godiva chocolates to sweet tulips and exotic white orchids by Martha Stewart, show her the love with fresh flowers. Plus, get free shipping and no service charges on all Valentine’s Day gifts from 1-800-Flowers.com.	Get a Leg Up Lingerie needn’t be all teddies and thongs (though I’m sure you’ll get no complaints on either front). Feel flirty and fab on Valentine’s Day and all year-round with tights that you’ll both appreciate, like these Wolford Hot Dot Tights. Plus, get free shipping on U.S. orders of $50 or more.
MarieBelle Caramels Give your gourmet something that will tantalize her (or his) tastebuds. Choose from vanilla or coffee-infused caramels or fig and walnut caramels all made and beautifully packaged in french candy-making tradition.	Dear Old Love Best gift under $10? This book filled with anonymous notes to former crushes, sweethearts, husbands, wives and ones that got away. Write your own love note and you have the best gift ever.	All About Us Give this book to your valentine and then spend a fun night answering the questions together. It will be an adventure and something you’ll look back on many years from now.
Cold Hands, Warm Heart For her cold hands, warm heart. For those time you’re not there to hold her hand, a fashion-forward alternative she’s sure to treasure.	New York, I Love You A series of short films tied together with the common thread of love and New York City, it’s the perfect movie to watch together or solo on Valentine’s Day.	Heat-Storing Gloves Keep his hands toasty when he’s cold, cool when he’s warm, with these super-smart (NASA agrees!) gloves. Cue the hand holding.

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Knock his socks off this Valentine’s Day with a dress that will impress the harshest of critics (you know, yourself). Because everyone deserves to feel pretty, flirty and fabulous every day of the year and Cupid is always a good reminder to show yourself some love. Below, 25 fabulous finds from $25 to $200+.

Velvet Ganet Tunic Dress — if you liked Kate Hudson’s white hot look on the red carpet, why not rock the look yourself?; Rachel Pally Diamond Wrap Dress — sexy, sleek and chic, perfect for first dates and third; Patterson J. Kincaid Daisy Zip Dress — pop in a frock that makes carnations look good…

MINKPINK Alchemy Sequin Dress — great gams were made to sparkle in this frock;LA Made Blake Ruffle Knit Dress — the flirty ruffle, the sexy racerback, blondes like Blake Lively would look gorgeous in this cool and comfy dress; Gap Chambray Drawstring Dress — the perfect dress for a daytime date…perhaps a picnic…through wine country?

French Connection Lilly Dress – the kind of flowers we all really want on Valentine’s Day; French Connection Cairo Dress – sparkly and stylish; Rose Peplum Stretch Dress — everything’s coming up roses!

ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress — because baring your shoulders is sexy, baring your soul not so much (well, not on the first date anyway); Rare Lace Bow Front Jersey Tunic — present-perfect and charming for the day of hearts; ASOS Contrast Cup Mesh Dress — bodycon and chic; ASOS Folded Neck Ponti Dress — classic yet h to the o-t…

Splendid Modal Jersey Bell Sleeve Dress –feminine and flirty, he’ll be charmed, we’re sure; Free People Queen B Ponte Dress — wild and cool, seeing the world in black and white has never been so much fun.

Davilla Jersey Dress — elegant yet tantalizing in a super-soft fabric for happy canoodling; Cherry Blossom Mini Dress – charming in cherry blossom; Party Pose Knit Dress — go on and show your stripes this Valentine’s Day.

Jessica Simpson Sleeveless Floral Twill Bubble Hem Dress — sometimes it’s good to let them see you in black and white ; Alayna Shirt Dress – for flirty femme fatales; Kensie Sleeveless Ruffled Flower Jacquard Sheath — you’ll feel anything but blue in this lovely frock; INC International Concepts Sleeveless Ruffle Skirt Dress — it’s the most wonderful time of the year for romantic ruffles.

ASOS Chiffon Bubble Hem Dress — one dress can be worn so many ways – just pick your fave hue (Cat Deeley likes blue).

Velvet Trishelle Dress — roses are red, his heart will be true once you stun him in this mini in a brilliant hue; T by Alexander Wang Detail Stitch Stretch Tank Dress — sporty and sexy with a surprise cut-out in the back.

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Rain need not ruin your day or your style. We’ve followed in the footsteps of fashion tastemakers Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow and rounded up the cutest rain boots and wellies. Like galoshes for grownups, but far more chic, your feet will surely thank you.

Clockwise from L-R: Kate Spade Randi– ladylike with a sweet bow accent, we can’t wait to jump puddles; Chooka Posh Dots –do the polka…dots; London Fog Wales Boots — Rachel Zoe says these patent lovelies “would be perfect for places like California, where it doesn’t get crazy-cold” and we couldn’t agree more; Hunter Original Tall Welly Boot — the original Hunter Wellington like Kate Moss rocked, but in a bright sunshiney hue.

Hunter Original Tall Metallic Rain Boot — a futuristic spin on a classic, we love silver because it goes with everything; Chooka Posh Dots Rain Boot — pink and polka dots (yes, please!); Dirty Laundry Roadhouse Rain Boots — hello moto, you’re fun in red (and in black).

 Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot — more Hunter Wellington love, but in fierce fuchsia; dav English Rain Boot — florals looks so fresh and we love the shabby-chic feel;  Hunter Original Gloss Lava — for the girl who’s not afraid of color.

Hunter Original Wellington Boot — as seen on Kate Moss, this classic has never looked so cool; Dirty Laundry Rain Quilt — the black quilting is so Chanel but for a whole lot less; Kamik Zoey Rain Boot — we love the cuff; Hunter Original Gloss — it’s hard to make Wellies look elegant, but the nudey beige is all the rage.

Need an umbrella to go with those Wellies? See 18 Cute Umbrellas in our shopping guide!

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It’s been raining like kittens and puppies (aaw, Cute Overload!) here in California, as witnessed on the Golden Globes red carpet, so it only seems appropriate to go hunting…for cute umbrellas that is. We were a bit disappointed that Hollywood’s finest didn’t have better, more creative umbrellas, in fact. No matter.

From the clear and cool to the vintage and ladylike, there’s sure to be something Drew, Kate and Marion will want to pick up for their next stroll. And we’re sure you’ll feel like singing in the rain.

Scroll below to see 18 Cute Umbrellas!

Clockwise from L-R: Color-Changing Umbrella — for the artist in you; Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas — becasue it’s good to have a “friend” on a rainy day;  Bella Pagoda — a pop of magenta in a vintage style is sure to brighten those grey skies.

Marimekko Kivet — because sometimes it’s good to see the world in black and white; Paris Umbrella — because there’s nothing more romantic than Paris in the rain; Tray 6 Travel Hana Lemon — a sunny option for light showers; New York Panoramic Umbrella — because big lights will inspire you…

Umbrella for Two — because nothing make a rainy day better than being with the one you love; Big Fish Umbrella — because it’s always good to the prettiest fish in any pond; Tray 6 Travel Spring Rain — because these are the kind of blues we don’t mind having.

Color Spectrum Travel Umbrella– because the best part of a rainy day is looking out for a rainbow; Kelly Green Ruffled Umbrella — for those times you want some old-fashioned ladylike charm to accompany you; Totes Bubble Umbrella –because you’re not one to let the rain burst your bubble; GAP Striped Umbrella — because a stylish pop pf color in classic stripes is all a girl really wants sometimes.

Clear Bubble Umbrella — so you can always enjoy the view; Sky Umbrella–perhaps our favorite of the bunch, we love that brilliant blue skies can surround us no matter what; Marimekko Unikko Umbrella — blue flowers + rainy day = happy smiles; Red and Black Umbrella — because if everyone had an umbrella this pretty, the world would be a much happier place.

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