StyleSpy with Katrina Szish

The ultimate symbol of flirty femininity -- THE BOW -- is making it's BIGGEST statement in years, both literally and figuratively.  Not delicate and dainty, these are statement bows, prominently placed on shoes, handbags, clothing...and even on the runway.  Karl Lagerfeld used a larger-than-life version to dress up the Chanel catwalk at his recent Spring 2008 Paris show. 

Photo courtesy of Khayat-Nebinger-Orban-Taamallah/Abaca

But, I am pleased to report that there's no need to wait until next Spring to get in on the trend. 

Here, my shopping wishlist of the ten best bows you can buy RIGHT NOW.

1.  CHRISTIAN LACROIX COCKTAIL DRESS

Available at Net-A-Porter.com, $4185

2.  VALENTINO SATIN CLUTCH

Available at BergdorfGoodman.com, $850

 

3.  BETSEY JOHNSON "WESTON" SHOE

Available at BetseyJohnson.com, $190

4.  CORTO MOLTEDO SUSAN BOW BOX CLUTCH

Available at Net-A-Porter.com, $1310

5.  AGENT PROVOCATEUR "MARILYN" GARTER AND BRIEF

Available at AgentProvocateur.com, $55 and $110

6.  MISS DIOR CHERIE EAU DE PARFUM

Available at NiemanMarcus.com, from $65

7.  PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI SWEATER

Available at Net-A-Porter.com, $880

8.  BETSEY JOHNSON RHINESTONE RING

Available at BetseyJohnson.com, $50

9.  HOLLYWOULD FOR TARGET "MONROE" BAG

Available at Target stores nationwide, $19.99

10.  MIU MIU CALF BOW BOOT

Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com, $995