Fabulous Florals

This season floral prints are back in force. Which pleases me greatly because I love the feeling of sheer femininity I get when wearing them. There are such a myriad of options out there in practically every price range. From fun, flowing dresses that would work great with a light cardigan, to floral accessories... you really can't go wrong.

Floral Frame Woven Scarf ($7.80)/Floral Bubble Hem Dress ($22.80)


Sugared Mango Cardigan ($128)/Mountain Everlasting Skirt ($49.95)


Chiffon Ruffle Front Dress ($68)/Floral cardigan ($88)


Pretty Posey Necklace ($14)/Trixie Flower Blouse ($39.50)

Just remember not to over-floralize yourself. Take one floral piece and rock it... don't try to do too much with one outfit. And, as always, have fun!

a fun spring/summer outfit

be it for a casual friday at work or a date night or a nice walk in the park. i think it embodies the laid-back, yet feminine aspects that i happen to love about spring and summer clothes.

Classic Cap Sleeve Tee ($17.50)

Unifying Theme Vest ($78.00)

Cocoplum Pencil Skirt ($59.95)

Seeri Sandal ($49.95)

what do you like to wear this time of year?

A wise in"vest"ment

I happen to love vests. Whether it's a menswear style that is office-appropriate, or a light, summery version perfect for a sundress or jeans, a vest is a great way to add some dimension to your outfit.

I am a sucker for racerback vests. I think they're a fun amalgamation of class and sass. I particularly like menswear-style vests with this type of back, because the racerback really feminizes the shape. For the office, I would pair this type of vest with a nice white shirt and a pair of wide-leg trousers with some killer pumps. For the weekend, I love the idea of wearing it open under a graphic tee with some funky jeans and boots.

I am also loving what I call a "summer vest," which is basically an open vest (which in some cases may have a tie closure) that is of a modal or jersey fabric. This is meant to be worn with a summery dress or over a tee/tank to create a fun depth to an otherwise simple outfit. I would wear a vest like this over a little cap-sleeved tee, with a pair of lighter-wash jeans and some sandals. I'd add some bangles and some large earrings to accessorize. Or, I'd find a fun, floral sundress and wear the vest over that, pairing it with a nice pair of vintage-looking boots or sandals.

Below are a few of my current favorites:

Racerback

Linen Fashion Vest ($17.80)/H81 Linen & Crochet Vest ($19.50)

Halter
(which I think follows many of the same rules as the Racerback)

BDG Halter Vest ($48.00)

"Summer"

Tag-Along Vest ($78.00)/Unifying Theme Vest ($78.00)

The great thing about vests is that the possibilities are endless. You can find great styles in pretty much every price point. So have fun, and start in"vest"ing!

i know my anthro quota has been filled for about the next two years...

but a girl can still look, can't she? my newest obsession:

Allete Scoopneck ($68)/Stone & Cloud skirt ($98)

j. crew's new ruffles

have put me in such a lovely mood.

tissue rolling-ruffles tank
(would look phenom under a simple black cardigan)


slub cotton ruffled scoopneck tee
(i'm pretty sure i want this in every color)


rosette-ruffle cardigan
(such a delightful spin on a beloved classic)

Chanel revisted...

I couldn't help posting a few more shots from the 2009 Spring Haute Couture show. Because I think it was that beautiful.

all images courtesy of chanel.com

Karl Lagerfeld, you are a genius

I just took a look at the Spring 2009 Chanel Couture collection, and I'm still drooling. I think that Karl Lagerfeld is the best of the best of designers today, and he has evolved the Chanel brand into something that is nothing short of magical.

For this collection, Lagerfeld said he "started with a clean sheet of paper." Indeed, the backdrop of this show was completely white, and paper was used for the models' headpieces. And instead of coming across as thoroughly minimalist and boringly monochromatic, the collection demonstrated a sense of intricacy and detail that was quite appealing. Oh, and the fabrics! Sorry, I'm drooling again. Here are a few of my favorites from the show. For pictures of the entire collection, please go here, and enjoy. This is one of the best collections I've seen in a long time.

all images courtesy of style.com