Hi All: What are you top 5 items for 2010? I am dying to know what others are loading up on for this spring and year - there are so many choices, I think, that work for lots of us!

Here are mine:

1. Anything Alice in Wonderland - whether it's the Stella McCartney inspired by collection or the Tom Binns (among others) bracelets, I am all for a character tie in that is chic instead of shabby. We can all thank Tim Burton for this new take on an old classic, which will take us down the rabbit hole of fashion!

2. Military - khaki green is the chicest color, I think (maybe navy blue gets a run for the money) and paired with a metallic, it's over the moon. I am on the hunt for an army green pencil skirt that I want to pair with my Hermes buckled belt (note that I did in fact take the buckle off the belt and put it on a much more casual one - it's in my closet for you to see) and white shirt with LOTS of gold jewelry.

3. Silk shirts with cardigan sweaters over them. I know, it's a two-fer. But this look is going to save me in winter and then come spring, I will jazz up the winter colors with spring pops of color. I like the silk tops at J. Crew for price and colors, and then the cardigans at The Gap (finally getting back their mojo...!) for the same reasons.

4. Spots! Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe (not a spot, more a blob, but gorgeous). All things animal work as a great pattern in almost any color - and are a perfect way to go from day to night. Do it as a belt or shoe if you are afraid of it overwhelming, or go for a full on look if you dare!

5. Lightweight leather. It can be pricey, so best to save for a jacket or the like that can go from winter to spring - so a cut and color that looks good open, closed or layered, to get the most bang for your buck. I like a carmel color, which works well with chocolate browns and grays for winter and whites and creams and picks for spring.

What are your must-haves?

Love each and every suggestion. Shopping my closet now for metallics with military! And, wow what a different look to go from the military/metallic on Monday to silks and cardigans on Tuesday! Great suggestions!

First, I am so excited to say that I am wearing a khaki green military coat today. It's been in my closet forever and I haven't grabbed it until today so I must be channeling Chris... A very good person to channel.

My top 5...
1. More deep V tees - so good on their own and under cardi's and blazers
2. Fun, bright canvas totes - Leather does nothing for me these days. All I want to carry are candy-printed eco-totes that look good enough to eat. I like the one on Shopbop from FreeCity, and of course I am committed to my Closet Couture L.L. Bean boat tote.
3. High-waisted jeans. I know, I know, you're panicking. Don't. I'm not talking mom jeans, I mean ones that are stretchy and tight and hold it all together for you and create nice shapeliness. Maggie Gyllenhaal was talking about how she's into them in the NYT's Sunday Styles (Sunday Smiles!) and I couldn't agree more.
4. Updo accessories. I know I'm not the only one who's mad about how the model on Closet Couture's home page (log out to see it) has an enormous pink rose pouf tied into her disheveled bun. What a great place to bejewel oneself! I'm on the hunt for some good hair ties... will probably comb Etsy.com for something.
5. Pajama pants with tapered leg... Sort of a spring take on fall's "new trouser." They're loose and draped around the hips and thighs and made of light fabrics and definitely have tapered, tight ankle openings, and you'll push them up or roll them up with heels and sandals and be fabulous and comfy. I just bought a Vince pair that's stretch silk that I <3!

Let's hear some more!

totally love and agree about the pajama pants.. i just got a few in light weight cotton for everyday wear and its been a blessing in this heat.. also on a casual note i m crazy bout the super sheer and lightweight tees with the pockets on the chest..about a few sizes too big.. they look good on anyone and everyones.. also since i m not really a floral person i have been sticking to navys, green, beiges and white and banishing all blacks.. and i just picked up some lovely enthinic silver and beaded jewellry from morrocco and africa and am loving it as a change from all the gold. studds maybe out but i found some studded knitted vests which help me carry the rock chic vide into summer.. plus loooads of super sheer cardi and skinny belts.. and those lovely chunky sandals in shades of brown..