Shades of coral are everywhere in the fashion world for spring, including nail colors. One of my favorite shades of this vibrant orange hue is Life Preserver by China Glaze, part of the 12-piece Anchors Away collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Life Preserver is a "highly pigmented and luxurious poppy crème." Think of a natural coral branch, the kind most commonly sold at bead stores and art fairs, and you'll have Life Preserver. It's more of a brick-red or rust, rather than a punchy neon orange or pink.

Grab your credit cards, ladies, and forgot about next month's rent: To really stay ahead of the fashion curve and stay on-trend, sometimes you just have to spend, spend, spend. Here's a round-up of 5 splurge-worthy pieces that deserve your hard-earned dollars.

1. Lanvin Drape Dress, $1,490.
Brights are alll the rage this season, and what better way to inject some much needed color into your wardrobe than with a figure flattering draped dress in the most delicious shade of raspberry pink?

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While not necessarily a spring trend per se, purple dresses seem to be everywhere and the color is pulling me in like a moth to a flame. Here, 5 spring-ready dresses that will give you a dose of this mesmerizing color for less than fifty dollars.

{The inspiration: (from left) Looks from the Jil Sander, Isabel Marant, and MaxMara Spring 2011 runways. Photo credit: Style.com}

Sam Edelman's "Leroy" espadrille wedge sandals are $150 at Footnotesonline.com. The knockoff is $89.94. Can you tell which is the real and which is the steal? Click either image to find out.

On sale now at Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Ash's strappy wedge sandals will cost you $175 (down from $250). The bargain find will set you back $59.95. Think you can tell which is which? Click either image to find out.