Trending this season: rhinestone-studded sandals over-the-knee boots, chunky platforms, and more. Take your pick here.

Spice up your wardrobe with FW ’20 pieces in richly saturated hues from amethyst to ruby. Here, three key pointers to help you ace the season’s jewel tones.

FROM SCULPTURAL SANDALS IN HIGH-GLOSS PATENT TO CHIC EVERYDAY CARRIERS GIVEN A BOHO-ROCK MAKEOVER WITH MONOGRAM-STUDDED SUEDE, SAINT LAURENT’S SPRING/SUMMER 2020 ACCESSORIES OFFER A DIFFERENT KIND OF SENSUAL PLEASURE. TOGETHER WITH THE FRENCH MAISON, FEMALE ZOOMS IN ON THEIR “LIGHT TOUCH”.

Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.

While S/S and F/W generate the bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Pre-Fall, available from May to August, and Resort (also known as Cruise), from November to January – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. Our first look at this year’s Pre-Fall ran last month. This is the second part.

While S/S and F/W generate bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Resort (also known as Cruise) and Pre-Fall – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. So before you head for a store or go online, let this first of a two-parter be your guide to what to wear and covet from now until August.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

Two necklaces in one: a choker meets a sautoir (say “sow-twah”).

When CNY and V-Day are nine days apart, do the smart (and time-and$-saving) thing: Choose styles that please the family and are just as good for everything we’re up for after.

THESE INSTA-WORTHY MATS WILL GIVE YOU THE MOTIVATION BOOST YOU NEED FOR PRACTICE.

Ready to give Baby the best nutrition? JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN rounds up the latest gadgets, apps and accessories to make your nursing journey a little easier.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

DEMOLISH THE WORK-PLAY DIVIDE WITH GO-ANYWHERE STYLES IN THE SEASON’S SOFTEST SHADES.

1 Patent leather, $575, from Bimba Y Lola.

This can make you seem tough, so contrast the vibe with ultra-feminine pieces for a more modern look. And try playing with textures, like mixing faux suede with a metallic fabric.

Step into rich, saturated hues of bordeaux, black and gold with Aldo’s Fall 2016 collection.

American footwear guru stuart weitzman’s forte: making shoes that are trendy yet effortless, simple yet statement-making, sexy yet sophisticated. Here’s the low-down on spring/summer 2016’s key styles.

Unleash your tribal instinct with tropical prints, fringe, patchwork details and XL-sized costume jewellery.

Take a limousine ride around town. Shop the trendiest threads. Have dinner and dessert at the finest restaurants. And sip on bespoke cocktails at the swankiest bars. Go on, live it up this festive season at Suntec City.