put a little"spring" in your step...

been craving a new spring shoe...so while perusing the j crew site for some spring yumminess...i came across a few that would be a perfect fit for spring...are you thinking of adding a little "spring" to your step?  

when it comes to spring shoes...do you expand on color and/or pattern?

etta pumps
j crew

seville stripe espadrilles
j crew

lillian low suede wedges
j crew

tybee metallic slide sandal
j crew

som

the wide leg pant...

theyskens' theory 'paige frandi' wide leg silk pants
nordstrom

the wide leg pant has been going strong for a while now...and looks to be like another strong look as we head into fall...in the spring/summer you can find some lovely linen or cotton wide leg pants...and in the fall/winter...of course the fabric gets heavier...

but no matter the season...one thing holds true...and that is what the wide leg pant can do for you...other then giving us a bit of relief from the skinny jean or pant...which has been dominating for quite a few seasons...the flowing look of the wide leg will elongate your legs...especially if you get the pants to hit where they cover your espadrilles or heels that you wear with them...

pair with a simple top or printed silk blouse...add a nice belt for accent...and you are set to go...

summer shoes...

beautiful day in the city today...lots of sun...lots of cute
summer dresses...capri's...shorts...

and at this point...if i could...i would want to insert the
screeching of tires...as was what was going through my
head...when one after the other...i saw adorable outfits...
till you looked at the shoes...and there...the outfit is...
well...down graded...

i say it over and over...shoes can make or break an
outfit...and if you are going to go all out...looking cute...
and even if your main thing is comfort...why why why...
as i saw today...would you opt for flip flops?  now there
is nothing wrong with flip flops...but i'm talking about just
your good ole rubber flip flop found at the dollar store...
you know the ones...one notch above what you get when
you go for a pedicure...

ladies...there are so many options out there...in every
possible heel size...open toe, closed toe, embellished...not embellished...striped...patterned...neutral...bright...anything
is better then those rubber flip flops...and yes...
it "breaks" your outfit...so...let's "make" your outfit...

what are the choices?  there are shoes you can find for your
summer wardrobe...that won't break the bank...will add a little
bit of spice to your outfit...and more then anything...make you
look like you half care what you put on your feet...

summer shoes by fabufinds featuring ankle strap shoes

spring/summer trends 2012 currently in...

fabulous finds consignment boutique

as i've been sharing all the spring summer trends for this year...i thought i would show examples from the consignment boutique...over 850 items...nope...that wasn't a typo...lots to choose from...in every color, shape and size...if you haven't peaked lately...you are missing out!  

so to recap...some of the spring/summer 2012 trends...

patterned pants

graphic print

bright colors

pastels

neon

color blocking

florals

colored jeans

wedges/espadrilles