floral prints for spring...

have you noticed all the lovely floral prints out for spring?  something for everyone...whether you choose to go big or go small...this spring...there are lots of items to choose from...

if you are not a big floral enthusiast...but want to bring a little into your wardrobe...the best way to do that is through your accessories...try finding a fun colorful floral scarf...whether you go with bright colors...or pastels...either choice is a great way to infuse not only pattern...but a little bit of color into your wardrobe...

liberty floral scarf
j crew

how about bringing in a nice floral print in your summer flats...or wedges?  lots of fun floral prints...and they can kick up any outfit...whether you are in your jeans...shorts...or a fun summer dress...

alice + olivia hudson flat
nordstrom

a fun summer skirt...in a lovely floral...how can it not make you smile?  i did an extra squeal when i saw that this was a leather skirt...yeah...nice touch!

leather skirt in hibiscus floral
j crew

dresses...easy breezy...and scream summer summer summer...especially when florals are added into the mix...

msgm mixed print silk dress
nordstrom

or go a little wild...and add a nice floral print in your jeans...i've seen some big bold floral prints on pants as well...i myself...would probably stick to the more tamer florals...on my jeans...

collection june's meadow floral capri
j crew

how are you planning to incorporate a little flower burst in your wardrobe? 

you had me at hello: floral splendor...

this morning when i opened up an email with the latest from oscar de la renta...i felt an immediate calm...how beautiful is this dress?  maybe the fact that it is green?  or floral?  not sure...but it definitely "had me at hello"...

after seeing so much in fashion with a much harder look...think leather, studs etc...it is so refreshing to see something that is just plain feminine...garden party anyone?

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flower explosion...

almost anywhere you look...you will see an abundance of floral prints...the question to ask yourself...is how much floral do you want in your wardrobe...as with any trend...you can do as little or as much as you are comfortable with...

some of my clients are loving the floral prints...but when they see some of my posts...for example this one on "picking your poison in printed pants"...they get a little nervous...or think..."i can't pull that off"  and therefore...stepping away from the floral print explosion...truth be told...as much as i love those printed pants...i can't pull them off myself...but it won't stop me from pulling in florals in other ways...

so...here are some examples...especially for you minimalists out there...how about a gorgeous floral scarf?  work this in over your plain t-shirt & jeans...for a fun weekend look...add a blazer...for a casual business day...you get the idea...no?

j crew printed summer scarf

how about a solid-colored dress with one or two discreet flowers adorning it?  you might even look for a dress that has a floral border by the hem...or skirt...

how about a floral print in a wedge?  or clutch?  floral blouses...oh the choices are in abundance...

keep in mind...floral prints can be all out bright...or more simple in a neutral palette like cafe au lait or white...the key is...you choose...you take control of how much or how little...so whether you mix it all up...and wear it from head to toe...or add a tiny touch of it...the question remains...how will you bloom?