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BUENA VIDA

Fashion

all the trimings
Fall brings an explosion of reds, oranges, greens, golds and browns. Taking our cues from nature, we sought out fall colors in the things we love most— purses, shoes and jewelry. Investing in just one of these upscale items by mostly Hispanic designers can transform any outfit.

Knot Clutch
The shimmering clutch, made from gold-hued metal mesh, is plenty roomy with an 8-inch wide main compartment.
By Felix Rey
$190
www.shopbop.com




Superglue Bag
Also from a Spanish design house, the Superglue bag’s wrinkled leather gives new life to a vintage handbag shape. By Malababa
$532
www.shopbop.com




Infinity Ring
Glitzy zircon is inlaid in a sizeable facteted quartz stone, and its all set in 18k gold. By Ekaterina Pokrovskaya
$1,002.95
www.novica.com




Wendi Suede Mary Janes
Spanish shoe designer Pedro Garcia gives a modern edge to the sweetly traditional Mary Jane pump. By Pedro Garcia
$515
www.saksfifthavenue.com






Copper Charm Belt
The crocheted belt by Brazilian designer Cristiane Valdez uses copper wire and assorted beads in fall colors.
By Cristiane Valdez
$132.95
www.novica.com





Fringe Bracelet
The Spanish designer’s creation is seven inches long and boasts 18k gold-plated fringe chains.
By Jorge Morales
$255, available through October
www.shopbop.com






Sunburst Earrings
Made in Spain, the 18k gold-plated earrings drop 1.25 inches long from top to bottom.
By Jorge Morales
$113, regularly, but $79.10 through October
www.shopbop.com





Double Disc Earrings
Inspired by Mayan civilization, these 18k yellow gold earrings with engravings are especially dramatic.
By Aurora Lopez
$1,000
www.barneys.com





Hammered Ring Set
Exclusive to Net-A-Porter.com, this two-ring set of one thin and one thick ring are gold plated and boast a hammered fi nish.
By Monica Vinader
$260
www.net-a-porter.com




Kati Shoe
Spain’s most famous shoe designer wows with this metallic, open-toed, criss-crossed stiletto.
By Manolo Blahnik
$665
www.barneys.com





Crocodile Hobo Bag
The famed Colombian handbag designer uses authentic crocodile to craft this uber-high end purse.
By Nancy Gonzalez
$4,100
www.saksfifthavenue.com