put together: in sheer feminine glory...

a big trend this season is wearing sheer garments...and believe me...i've seen some winners...and then some questionable ones...going sheer doesn't mean you need to show all your goods ladies...let's leave something to the imagination...right?

stylelist did a great piece "the trend report:  sheer is here!" be sure to click on the link to see some great examples of wearing sheer this summer...of all of them...this really got my attention...how chic is this outfit?  it screams feminine...lady like...and just 100% put together...

is this a look you would try?  how do you wear sheer pieces?

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wearing white...

a great look for the spring/summer season is wearing your whites...now while some will shy away from an all white look...the look is fresh...crisp...and perfect for this time of year...

for an all over white look...layering is the way to go...for an easy way to pull it off...take a high neck, boxy sheer white top...over a scoop white tank top...nicely fitted...pair with your favorite white jeans or capri's...and you've got a great warm day outfit...

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want to go a bit dressier?  create a column of white with a flowy white pant with a crocheted linen top...or add a little lace...

of course...the lwd (little white dress) is always a plus...no frill...no fuss...but oh so put together...this short one is adorable...if you don't want short...go for a cute maxi...even a white maxi skirt paired with a white tank top will have the same appeal...

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not comfortable in an all over white outfit?  try out some new accessories...how about a new pair of sunglasses in a standout white frame?

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a crisp white jacket is a nice addition as well...i recently dragged out of my closet...a beautiful almost braided like leather jacket in a pearl white...a perfect addition for my spring/summer outfits...you also can add a white jean jacket...cardigan...these will all be nice additions for your sun dresses and spring/summer colors...

give your brown and black belts a rest this season...opt for a nice white belt...it's perfect worn over your tunic top or sundresses...

skinny rope belt
j crew

what will you be sporting in white this season?

color inspiration: pastels & macarons...

i think that it is pretty cool when you have a season of trends where you have a a lot of opposites...what do i mean by that?  take for example this season...bright colors are big big big...even neon...and yet...so are pastels...seasons like this make it pretty easy for just about anyone to find favorite pieces in the colors they desire...and...the colors they are comfortable in...

i am not afraid of color...in fact...when i wear color...it truly lifts my spirit...and the brighter the better...for some reason this season though...i have been very drawn to the pretty pastels that are in the stores...you see them in jeans...in pretty tops...dresses...shoes...

and then there is my love for macarons...to see them all lined up in the bakery...a great way to pick out your most favorite pastel...color inspiration comes in all forms...what has been the latest object or picture that has given you some color inspiration for an outfit?

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how to incorporate new trends via a scarf...

an easy way to add a new trend to your already fabulous style...perhaps a trend that you like...but want to step into lightly...is via a scarf...a scarf to begin with...is already a great way to add style to an outfit...for the spring/summer season...you want to think about light weight scarves...such as in linen, cotton, silk or a blend of these...

say for example you are loving that pastels are big this season (which they are...along with bold bright colors) but you aren't really keen on getting big pieces in pastel...finding a scarf in your favorite pastel color is all you need...add it to your neutrals...your plain white tees...or mix it in with some brights...and you have just incorporated a new trend in your wardrobe...without going all out...

infinity scarf
j crew

the same would work in a bold color...you don't need to buy a whole pant suit in a bold color (unless of course that is your style)...just find that perfect bold color in a scarf...

perhaps you are interested in playing with prints...but feeling a bit timid...here are some fun examples of adding a fun geometric or floral print...doesn't it add just the perfect amount of fun to an outfit?

echo geo wrap
nordstrom

liberty floral scarf
j crew

kate spade chevron stripe scarf
nordstrom

such an easy way to bring your basics to life...or baby steps to trying out a new trend...a scarf is easy and the choices are limitless...

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

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the right time and place for lace...

...is now!  such a feminine delicate look...and as always...what i tell my clients and friends...depending on your style...you can wear a little bit of lace and have it go a long way...or go all out in a lace dress...either way you choose...lace is one of the spring 2013 trends...and the options are endless...

while you may have been used to seeing black lace dresses...opt for a fun spring color...want to make it a bit more edgy?  add your tough leather jacket to it...a nice mix of feminine & masculine...hard and soft...

david meister cap sleeve lace dress
nordstrom

this lovely lace skirt is a great addition to your wardrobe...depending on what you pair it with...it could be a great casual look...change up a few items...only to be dressed up for an evening out on the town...

collection pencil skirt in scalloped lace
j crew

adding a nice lace shoe to your collection isn't a bad idea...whether you opt for a heel or flat...lots of great choices out there...

dolce & gabbana lace pump
nordstrom

and if you are thinking lace is just too girlie for you...you might change your mind when you take a look at this leather dress...with just a tiny bit of lace...this is nothing about girlie...and everything about making a tough sexy statement...

jason wu embossed leather sheath dress
nordstrom

choosing your stripes...

yes...stripes have been "in" for quite some time...and they will continue to be "in" this season...and for many seasons to come...why?  stripes are fun!  and therefore a good investment for years to come...

now choosing the color of stripes...in black and white it's classic...in navy and white it's nautical...in yellow and turquoise it's playful...red and black stripes...dramatic...but don't just stop with your tees...

...for a striped handbag as shown below is always ultra fabulous!

pacific heights sloan
kate spade

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? 

leather in spring...

one of the big trends for this spring season is leather...now most associate leather with fall & winter...but this can easily be transitioned into a fun & spicy spring wardrobe...

while your heavy leathers won't work...the key to bringing in leather in spring is the weight of the leather...look for lighter weights...and then to make it more fun...add in some fun bright colors...or pastels...here are some fun pics to get your juices flowing in ideas...

nothing screams spring like a dress in a coral color...add the leather element...and you've got the spring 2013 leather trend right on the mark!

alice + olivia a-line dress
nordstrom

a peplum top is very feminine...but add a little edge by wearing it in leather...i actually have a similar leather peplum top...and i'm thinking i could wear it just as shown below...or with a little white tee underneath...

trina turk 'tatyana" leather peplum top
nordstrom

 or add a fun leather skirt to the mix...and while you can always do a neutral color...how about adding a fun color this season?  this vibrant yellow is such a happy color...no?

jason wu nappa leather pencil skirt
nordstrom

whether you go for a real leather or faux...there are so many options out there...look for something in your best spring color...

the always classic black & white...

what i love most about this fabulous classic combination...is just how much you can do with it...and while i realize that the pic below...may make some of you run for the hills...it is an extreme example of how fun...and vibrant black & white can be...

while this classic look has been around for a good long while...it isn't going anywhere...and this might just be the year to add some new black & white pieces to enhance your wardrobe...when looking for pieces...think texture...as these classic colors always look rich when you mix different textures within the same outfit...think shiny, dull, shimmery and /or nubby...consider materials such as lace, tulle, leather, transparent, or gauze...

black & white prints can make a big statement or a tiny one...all based on the size of the prints you choose...so go ahead...go classic with some black & white...

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leather for spring...

rules rules rules...no white after labor day...no leather in spring/summer...i love that these old rules that once may have held true...are no longer the case...as in leather for spring...one of the big trends this coming season...

so how does it work?  think about color...spring will be showing a lot of leather in dresses, skirts & tops...go for spring colors...just like you would with your other clothing...and look for light weight leather...

doesn't this dress just scream spring?  whether you choose your leather in a dress...top...or jacket...leather for spring is definitely "in"...

alice + olivia leather a-line dress
nordstrom

kitten heels...

while putting together the trends for spring 2013...i decided to stop and take a peruse through my closet for one of the items on the list...kitten heels...now don't get me wrong...i love my heels...but once in a while...a kitten heel is a nice touch...

now granted...my shoe selection is pretty vast...as i love shoes!  so i was pleased that i could "shop in my closet" to find that i've got a nice selection for the upcoming season...

a nice bright color...

a leopard print (my neutral)

and a nice metallic...

ladies...the kitten heel is back...and the best part?  you can wear this low-heeled pointy-toed pump with your slouchy shorts or rolled up jeans...want to go dressy?  pair them with your new leather sheath dress or skirt...

you had me at hello: in perfect black & white...

while i was obsessed with all of marc jacobs runway collection for ss 2013 ...i mean it was all black & white stripes...les sigh...but i seriously could not contain myself...when i saw these shoes...hello beauties...you belong in my closet...immediately...

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