Article: Elements of desire: this season's accessories find their inspiration in nature's basics: earth, wind, fire and water.

EARTH

Well grounded: Wood and leather in brown and neutral tones are naturally stylish. This page, clockwise from top right: Jamin Puech beaded wooden handbag ($430). Dolce & Gabbana zebra-print and crocodile handbag ($2,475). Calvin Klein Collection wooden-box clutch ($195). Manolo Blahnik wooden Dioracanet sandals ($630). Escada wood-beaded handbag ($765). Opposite: Calvin Klein Collection wooden thong sandals ($400). Gucci beaded tiger-print hobo bag ($1,490).

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WIND

Feeling breezy: The subtle elegance of soft pastels and silvery metallics will blow you away. Clockwise from top left: Dior by John Galliano ...

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