Nudes

1. Alexander McQueen 2. Alberta Ferretti 3. Anna Sui 4. Anna Sui 5. Chloe 6. Anna Sui

We are already accustomed to try out some clear and pure pallets for spring and summer, however designers cannot stop surprising us every season with cool add-ons. Stones and studs seem to be on our lists this season so forget all about dull and boring shoes. Nudes and gold tones have hit the runways and they are addorned and shinny. You can wear these options with intense brights or blacks.

Black and Metallics

1. Dolce & Gabbana 2,3. Alexander McQueen 4.Dolce & Gabbana 5. Alexander McQueen

Cutting edge heels, lace and platforms are just some of the styles that make a note-worthy spring look. I’ve picked these unique styles from Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen S/S RTW Collections because they really are stunning. I love the all black embellishments and the soft golden straps. Mixed materials were cool last season but they are more dramatic now, so be careful not to push this trend too far on real life style. However,  you could go for a peep toe shinny ankle boot to get the hottest look when you’re having a night out.

Deep Reds

1. Dolce & Gabbana 2. Fendi 3. Louis Vuitton 4. 3.1 Phillip Lim 5. Chloe

Brights are a hit color for shoes this season and lots of designers have tried these intense shades. Even if they mixed them with metallics or other shades and materials, this style is poised to become famous. I love the charming Louis Vuitton shoes and I’ve even found a cheaper version at BEBE (actually they have lots of other runway inspired options). Wear intense colors with pastels and coordinating nail polish or accessories.

Statement Shoes

1. Anna Sui 2. Narciso Rodriguez 3. Donna Kakan 4. Dries Van Noten 5. Tuleh 6. Dries Van Noten

Floral detailing  and mettalic marbles, T-bars, ankle straps or even zippers have dazzled the runway collections for S/S 2009. You can easily match these options with simple T-shirts or casual jeans because they are already accessorized! I particularly love the Dries Van Noten shoes beacuse they bring metallics to the table and they are cool when going out .

1. Anna Sui 2. Narciso Rodriguez 3. Donna Kakan 4. Dries Van Noten 5. Tuleh 6. Dries Van Noten

A few weeks ago, while in search of inspiration, trends and meaningful examples to share, I ran into this surprising blog. It seemed to have a common approach to post photos of outfits worn on different days, with some links towards the brand websites.

However, while scrolling down something weird just happened to me. Curiosity stroke me and made me discover more and to wait for a new outfit every day. It happens that this “Katie” is not as the usual Katies out there, it actually happens that she is truly a fashionista! I don’t really know if this is a personal blog or something more, but I guaranty that this website will amaze you : What Katie Wore.

Katie is this sweet young girl who “looks good in anything” (this is from one of the posts but I have to admit it’s rather true ! ). No matter how eccentric  her clothes may look, she manages to pull off these incredibly colorful and powerful outfits. As I said in some articles before, we can learn a lot just by watching people with great style. It is actually quite instructive to see how Katie wears neon colored thighs, oversized jewelry or short spring jackets.

There are also tons of other fantastic examples of how to combine fashion forward pricey pieces (Chanel, United Nude, Escada or Bulgari) with urban cheap options (Topshop, Accessorize, Urban or H&M). I even discovered brands I didn’t even know existed so I’m really thankful for that :)

Another things that I love are the unique accessories. Some of them are modern plastic-made, others are vintage (for example she wears this cool unique necklace made from different old watches). Oh, and I totally became a fan of the checkered thighs ! Apparently Katie has dozens of them as well as many casual chic vests or ankle booties.

You can also get an idea of how to wear the shirt dress trend or the harem pants. I love this blog, you can check it out clicking the link above or on my blogroll. I think it’s worth reading from time to time and just getting inspired.

This Bold Mini is poised to become a really cool trend. It’s powerful, but still adorably chic. I actually found this photo of Alexa Chung wearing this fresh cool outfit a few months ago and I kept thinking of something  for showing it to you.  This season we’ve got these amazingly bold colors that go perfectly with graphic tees. You can try to match a full Bright Blue Mini Skirt ( Miss Selfridge ) with a chic urban style Motorcycle Burnout Tee (Delia’s) and a smart blazer. Even if you are headed for work or drinks this outfit will prove to be a really chic and modern option.

 Alexa Chung matches some retro casual shoes  with a brown leather bag (Topshop), but you dress up this outfit if you want with a Clover Chain Necklace (Forever 21) and some sexy shoes  (Daanger - Steve Madden) .

Wouldn’t it be great if we could open our eyes and in front of us we would see the shop of our dreams? This is what happened to me, when discovering Gemma Redux’s homepage. The jewelry there is absolutely drool-worthy. :)

I have never been a fan of  the simple stuff, I always loved the glamour and so it’s good to see that there are some designers that can take daytime accessories to a whole new level. Even though, the last collection is not up there (yet?), I think you would love to indulge in the last collections too.

Bracelets with chains and heavy stones or small suave feathers make you dream away and think what it would be like actually wearing them.

Even if they’re a bit pricey  (from $200 up to $700) I can’t stop admiring these urban chic key-pieces of jewelry that can give character to any outfit. You don’t have to try so hard to mix chains and stones and little feathers because they are extremely versatile and perfect on any occasion. I remember now that I actually admired these in Gossip Girl without knowing who actually made them.

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I found this blog that actually makes and sells these fun Eco-booties. They’re made from recycled materials which are not also friendly with the environment but also quite chic and stylish.

They’re even cheap too , you can have them for about $45 and you can choose from a large variety of patterns all full of whimsy and charm.The idea was started by an industrial design student.

I actually like them, they’re fun and light and impermeable and they add something extra to any outfit, a sort of real-life style .

More booties available on the designer’s website : Botas Dacca.

You can start taking advantage of  the spring weather and adjust your wardrobe with fun and playful items. Age isn’t a reason not to enjoy the Hottest Items Of The Season or to step out in a shinny new pair of ballet flats. The navy bag  is already poised to become a really important part of our wardrobes and you can easily pair it with the Nautical Trend that keeps coming back every spring and summer.  Mini Skirts are really hot this season too and even if you hadn’t considered a high-waisted option yet, I think you’ll change your mind this season. I was reluctant to try this trend myself but I love this beige ruffled mini skirt from 3.1 Phillip Lim . Bold colors can also work for this outfit, however nudes and pastels can never go wrong :) 

The graphic tee and the silly cute ballet flats are the fun part of this outfit. I’ve found this website TopMax, that has some amazing Tees and dresses. This one is actually a dress but I’m sure that you can squeeze another graphic tee into your skirt to get the right high waisted look.  The Miss Marc Ballerinas are extremely eye catchy and they look so comfortable and unique. I think they really have that french style and can easily style up any outfit.

So, you shouldn’t worry too much about the accessories. and just go with something simple and casual. I loved this small bottle pendant from DAY Birger et Mikkelsen’s because it reminds me of that movie “Message In A Bottle”… quite a story wasn’t it?

You can wear a short leather jacket or something similar to finish your look. Remember, short is the new lenght for jackets this season :) and there are so many options in the shops out there, this one for example is from H&M.

I found this amazing bag on Net-a-Porter and I couldn’t help not showing it to you guys. This is exactly a spot-on style this season as it has really hot accents. The cutout is really chic and especially when it points out to a really colorful hidden fabric and the dots are very cool this season because it was a key look on the runways.

This “See by Chloe” bag has neon details which are incredibly versatile and chic. This kinds of bags can easily be worn anytime and with any type of clothes. I also love the size of this bag and the fact that is more structured and  and the modern

You can pair it with a colorful scarf and a chic blazer and hit the office. The shiny leather is slick and stylish and it will surely make your colleagues crave for the look or wear with a graphic Tee and some flats for a sunny walk through the shops.

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Shopping list :

1. MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Dr. Q - Hillier’ Hobo, Nordstrom 2. Vibrant Bangles, NewLook 3. Clover Chain Necklace,  Forever 21 4. Biker Style Jacket, Topshop 5. Unique Suede Legging, Topshop 6.Bright Blue Mini Skirt, Miss Selfridge 7.Hello Kitty Pinch Me Tee,  Wetseal 8. Steve Madden ‘Revenu’ Pump, Nordstrom