We're going into the weekend on a trippy, colorful note inspired by Miami's own shoe brand Del Toro, which has amassed a cult following from fashion editors and buyers alike. The spring '12 lookbook could serve as a manual for showing waspy-punk inspired females and fellas how to pull together a dapper, fresh look that paints outside the lines of the yawn-worthy norm. Of course, the signature Del Toro Prince Albert Slipper Loafer is still in the mix, but—yes!—available in even a more colorful mix of bright solids and fun patterns like leopard, zebra, military chic camo, and raffia. But, even more exciting, the line is clearly expanding from just slippers—hello bold wingtips. And they look like they'd be the spike to the proverbial punch at any party, if founder and designer Matthew Chevallard and his gang, lounging like a Tommy Hilfiger ad on chronic in these snaps, are anything to go by. We'll take a (velvet) hit.

If red connotes anger, and black, angst, we're going to put our vote in that mint green should be the poster color for chill vibes. There's no other color around (at least in our Pantone books) that soothes like mint green. Whether you go head-to-toe in the perfect pastel hue or just opt for a flash of green polish as your new neutral nail shade, it's the only color that we crave after a hectic week of go, go, go. So take a moment — click through this slideshow and let mint green work its magic.

In case you missed the subtle hint that we could use a vacation, here's something to make our intentions even more transparent. Just in time for rolling our Vitamin D-deprived selves onto the tarmac, reliable luggage brand Tumi has introduced a collaboration with Anna Sui. Incorporating Sui's ultra-sweet flare with Tumi's sturdy design for keeping our sandals and sunscreen secure in one casing, the newest designs are just right for traveling without looking like a schlub.

First previewed on the spring '12 runway, the collection of cases and carryalls feature Sui's lavender winged design that's, no doubt, most appealing to the girly girls of the bunch. Let's face it, airport street style can be pretty competitive these days, so you might as well ditch the crumby old wheelie for something with a little more pep. Whether you're heading to the tropics or to Fashion Week, this little pretty can fly right by your side. Pick up your own, or try your luck — they're giving one away here! 

Sometimes, all you need to lighten your mood is a little pop of color. And what better way to display some bright hues than to sport it as plain as the nose (or the lips) on your face? To be clear: We're way into vibrant lips this season. We oooh and ahhh as we open slender boxes of punchy pinks and red-oranges, and can't seem to stop re-applying when we head out at night. Check out how we made it pop this week, and, if you get inspired, there's only one thing left to do: Pucker up!

What happens when the likes of Kristen Stewart, Peter Som and Conan O'Brien (to name a few) are asked to design their own pair of kicks? You end up with a super-rad collection of shoes, as evidenced by Vans' most recent Custom Culture Collection.
The collection is one piece of a project that aims to inspire creativity and raise funds for arts in high schools. Students get to design their own Vans, with a chance to win $50,000 towards their high school arts program. To get the creative juices flowing, the slip-on maestros invited celebs, designers, and bloggers to get their DIY on and design a custom pair. The result: some insanely cool kicks. We're not so sure what's going on with Conan's masterpiece, but our faves includes Peter Som's floral-packed design and the geometrical beauties designed by Honestly WTF's Erica Coffman.