Spring's Soiree Styles

{ Via: Sachin & Babi }

Spring is full of special occasions. This post is your answer to "What to wear this season?" Here are 14 looks for all of your fancy days and nights.

Delfi Collective Silk Fringe Dress

  What fun one could have on the dance floor in this fabulous fringe dress! Love the bold citrus hue.

Anthropologie

Cult Gaia Ida Dress

Said to be every bit as flattering as it is comfortable. The stitching on the sleeves are mirrored on the bodice. The details are so pretty. Love it for Mother's Day brunch, graduations, easter or passover.

Cult Gaia    and   Saks Fifth Avenue

Crystal Embellished Cheyenne Blazer 
Cinq à Sept designs the best blazers. I own their black Khloe style, and love it. This embellished jacket has a matching satin pant. Together they are striking! My favorite of the roundup. Now on sale at

Saks Fifth Avenue

Jacket  Pant

Zimmermann High Tide Lace Midi

Singer, Lana Del Rey wears this ever so lovely lace dress above. Warning, it's expensive (very), but perfect for mother of the bride and groom, or as a wedding guest. The details are delicious.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Helsi Floral Applique Dress

Wedding wonderful! It's a beautiful dress with a little sheerness (but not too much). The duster shown here is perfect with it.  Sheer layers are trending.

Anthropologie

Always Enchanting Midi

This is a real budget buy at under $90. Loving the feminine frills and ruffles. The high low hemline makes it good for day or night. I love it as a dress for the graduate.

Lulus

High Tide Jacket & Pant Set

It is unusual to find a pant and jacket sold as a set these days, so I jumped on this style. It's just perfect for Mother's Day, Graduations, or Sunday brunch.

District5 Boutique

Tadashi Shoji Floral Cocktail Dress

The perfect spring cocktail dress. The bodice is tastefully sheer, and the florals are feminine. Now on sale and under $300 at...

Neiman Marcus

Collection Limited Edition in Duchess Satin

Simple but stunning! The style is actually ageless. It will brighten up any black tie event.

J. Crew

Halston Tiana Gown

Ombre sequins and a one shoulder sleek silhouette create a stunning look for evening. Now 25% off for a limited time.

Halston

Macey Butterfly Blazer and Pant

My kind of evening fun! Love how it is styled, too. Now on sale for 25% off at

Alice + Olivia and Saks Fifth Avenue

Badgley Mischka Ruffle Sleeve Dress

You gotta love a dress with pockets! The ruffle sleeve detail is so playful and pretty. I do believe that the designer added the colorful flowers for the runway. It is a wonderful idea. Perfect for Mother's Day brunch Easter Sunday, graduation, or a daytime wedding. Under $375 at 

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Set The Table For Spring!

Say hello to fresh settings that will welcome a new season of celebrations into your home.  A well dressed table, makes your guests feel special. Isn't that our goal when entertaining? Scroll down for inspiration and pretty pieces for your own tablescape. 

Cutipol Flatware

Striking to the eye, and comfortable in the hand, these in black and gold have been on my wish list forever. Love the modern but elegant look!

Gracious Style

Famille Rose Dinnerware

Such prettiness! This chic collection has blurred lines between a modern and traditional look. So much fun to mix and match!

Williams Sonoma

Sophisticated Setting 

Understated but lovely. The Terrace  Collection by Vista Alegre, features different patterns for each piece. The Crystal Alegre Drinkware sparkles on the table. Easter anyone?

Alchemy Fine Home

Pink Charm Placemat

From those chic placemat girls, pink charm is a gorgeous modern placemat. It would be an amazing anchor to your own tablescape. Their table designs are above any other. Click the link or photo for inspiration and ordering.

NGLP Designs

Bunny Embroidered Napkin Set

Adults and children alike will delight in these Easter party perfect linens.

Pottery Barn

Flower Petal Ceramic Serving Platter

So you may not be in need of a new complete set of dishes, but a serving piece may just make your table setting feel fresh for spring. These pretty platters are just delightful!

Shop Terrain

Scalloped Linen Placemats & Napkins

These are so simply chic! There are six color choices in all. 

Anthropologie

Famille Rose Linens

Vintage inspired and hand made with an antique print. The designer and owner of this shop is as lovely as her designs.

Diga Linda

Glinda Glass Dessert Plate

What wonderful spring shades! Marvelous for mixing and matching into your tablescape. Perfect for salads, desserts, or appetizers. At $10 each they also make a gorgeous gift for hostesses. Matching bowls available.

Anthropologie

Furbish Linens

Shop a new tabletop drop of linens at Furbish. They are just fabulous! Here's how you can add big bold pop of color to your own dinnerware.

Furbish Studio

Bunny Williams Casserole Dish

If you are serving family style or doing a buffet, you want your serving dishes to look as nice as the rest of your decor. These are simple and elegant. Take them from the oven to the table. On sale now at...

Ballard Designs

Nomi K Flower Napkin Rings

Bring the outdoors in and gild the flowers in gold or silver. Sold in sets of four or individually or sets of 4.

Saks and Bergdorf Goodman

Seder Dish

Passover begins April 5th and ends April 15th. This botanical beauty makes for stylish service, or a very special host gift.
Bloomingdales

Daphne Glass Dinnerware Set

Vintage vibes to add to your other dinnerware pieces. You get the small plate and the bowl for only $3.95. Very nice for dessert service, too.

CB2

Scalloped Embroidered Cocktail Napkin Set

Nothing makes cocktail hour feel more special that a fabric napkin. Cynthia Rowley's table linens are vibrant and beautiful. This set of four would make a haute hostess gift. Available in 17 prints and colors.

Cynthia Rowley

La DoubleJ Table Linens & Dinnerware

The most exciting tabletop linens and dishes around! I am a bit obsessed. Shown above are the  Dragonfruit Dessert Plates, the Rainbow Cloud Table Mats, and the Rainbow Soup and Dinner Plates. Scroll down for a few more pieces. Made in Italy.

Bergdorf Goodman

Topiary Place Card Holders

No matter how many people I am serving for a special occasion, there are always place cards. I happen to own these darling topiaries. They add a touch of whimsey and nature to any place setting.

Etsy

La DoubleJ Tabletop

More fabulous and fun tabletop items to add the spring to any fling you are throwing! Shown here: Cloud Placemats,  Striped Charger Plate, Set of 4 Large Napkins Lilium Tablecloth Printed Dessert Plates

Bergdorf Goodman and Farfetch

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12 Must Have Spring Coats

{ Via: Kate Spade }

Spring is finally here! It's almost time to store away those heavy coats, and slip into something brighter and lighter. Here's a roundup of the season's best coats, trenches, jackets, and cardigans. They will keep you comfortably chic throughout the season. 

La Double J Milano

Let's get the sticker shock out of the way. I begin with the most expensive, because it is the most exciting to me. The vibrant pattern and color will brighten up the rainiest day. Made in Italy from slightly stretchy canvas fabric.

Net-a-Porter

Cassidy Jacket

Denim done differently. So many details, beginning with the faded red denim, the raw pleated hem, those buttons and stand up collar. A great piece for under $170.

Free People

Kate SpadeFloral Embellished Raincoat

Playful and purposeful. This stylish slicker will have you singing in the rain!

Kate Spade or Saks Fifth Avenue

Flat White Sweater Jacket

"Flat White" is the brand name which is new to me. This jacket will top off everything you wear this spring.

 Anthropologie 

South Trench Coat

The classic trench got an upgrade in silky satin.I have a satin trench. It really comes in handy in spring and fall. Love the dressy look. This one is on sale.

Trina Turk

L'Agence Marina Cardigan

Luxury and ease. Soft elegance. Loving the textured mix, metal detailing, and strong shoulder. It's in the perfect length and oh so pretty.

L'Agence and Bloomingdales

L'Agence Dottie Duster

Sheer-ish and stylish. This is one fashion forward look. It's not inexpensive but it does have a very expensive look about it. I love it!

L'Agence and Saks Fifth Avenue

Susanne High Low Cape

I love a statement making outerwear piece. I mean, why be like the rest of them? The collar with gold buttons is stunning! Take a look at....

Alice + Oliva

Lila Denim Coat

Done in an incredibly soft Italian denim, this coat mimics the look of a painters smock. The relaxed fit makes it very versatile.

Banana Republic

The Frankie Shop Teddy Quilted Jacket

You might recall that I mentioned in an earlier post, quilted jackets are trending for Spring. This style is perfect for right now. You'll wear it for dog walking, car driving, and running errands. 

Net-a-Porter

Denim Jacket With Belt

Here's a chic but budget friendly, (under $80) denim jacket. The length elevates your average jean jacket.

Mango

Walter Baker Kiki Leather Blazer

It's the perfect time to wear an oversized leather blazer. Make it bright and you make a spring statement. It's up to you how you style it, with or without the belly button! :)

Anthropologie

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