Spring Forward With Floral

Somewhere under the snow and on the racks in your favorite stores Spring has sprung! Fresh florals are blooming brightly.  I think I'm into this romantic revival.  Perhaps not head to toe, but a pretty pump with posies

 sounds appealing!

 A garden of fashionable fleurs is growing

at Kate Spade...and in unexpected ways, too!

Zac Posen's Fitted Taffeta Blazer and Hibiscus-Print Flared Dress is a little bit Victorian and very feminine.  The jacket adds a touch of sophistication. Find it at 

Neiman's

Lovely Lela Rose has created a gorgeous

Full Skirted Drape Dress. It's picture perfect

for all of Spring's prettiest parties.

Shop Bop

Like a dream.  No one does feminine better than Oscar de la Renta! If it wasn't so expensive, this would be a pretty pick for Prom!
Neiman Marcus

Valentino's Bustier Dress is subdued and sensational!
Moda Operandi

This floral chiffon gown goes from poolside
dinner to prom for less than $100.
Nordstrom

Loving Yigal Azrouel's Floral Ikat Jacket. Shown here worn over a scoop knit dress.  
Very 2013, no?
Nordstrom

Wolford always has a leg up on fashion trends!
Get your floral fix from head to toe.
Wolford

Found this Valentino image on Pinterest. Matching your nails to your dress is rather fun.
Pinterest

Oh Jimmy! Finally fancy footwear that we all can wear!  Love the kitten heel on the 
Varia Pump
Nordstrom

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Too bad it's only 30 degrees outside.
I feel like planting a garden!

Guy Day Friday

What will the men in your lives be wearing this Spring?  Hopefully, not hoodies and sweatshirts.  Here, my edits, of the runway's best in the Men's Collections for Spring 2013.

I don't know if it is the long hair, scruffy beard or the look of the jacket, but I'm digg'n this blazer and the entire look from Hugo Boss. Find it at 

Nordstrom

Ditch the gym bag and carry on!

I'd go anywhere with a man toting

Giorgio Armani's Crocodile Embossed Bag.

Neiman Marcus

A conservative look for casual sportswear.

Love the reversible Façonnable Vest.

Nordstrom

Is there anything more dapper and classic  than a man in a black blazer, white shirt and grey pants? Love this look by Canali!

Nordstrom

Balenciaga's Two Layered Band Collar Shirt.

A very versatile shirt that could be worn with

everything from a tux to dark denim.

Barney's NY

Alexander McQueen plays with patterns while mixing prints and patterns. A very updated

look at 

Alexander McQueen

  

Infuse your guys wardrobe with a pop of color! An easy and comfy way to do so, is with shoes.

Barney's has a great selection of drivers from Prada,Ralph Lauren, Tod's & Ferragamo.

Barneys NY

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Click Below For a Very Entertaining Video 

From Barney's Men's Department

Fashion Is Everything.....

.......for Rachel Zoe. And her Bravo Show, The Rachel Zoe Project is almost everything to me.

I couldn't be more excited for Season #5 premiering tonight on Bravo! 

I mean, who can resist her celebrity filled life?

And those clothes! It's like playing dress up for grown up girls like me. I am so ready to jump back into her chic closet and have another 

fashion moment with RZ.

She's been married to "Rodge" for 15 years.

And now, Baby Skyler makes three.  

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After a huge success of selling a limited

collection of jewelry, handbags, scarves, sunglasses and outerwear exclusively for QVC,

Rachel launched her eponymous contemporary collection in 2011.  She has gone global and sells her contemporary line in over 275

department stores and boutiques all over the world.  Here, my favorite pieces for Spring:

The Jett Tuxedo Stripe Pant

Black and White is hot this season.

The Spotted Blazer is a new spin on 

workweek chic

The perfect bootie to wear with both pieces.

The Dree Dress, the perfect LBD. If you can

go sleeveless, this is the dress to own....for 

any occasion. 

We'll catch up on Rachel and her fierce fashions

and glam life tonight. To see what she's showing for Fall, view her collection on the runway below.

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Selling New York

I've done my fair share of real estate shopping in New York. Every once in a while you find something that is so fabulous and well....so New York.  That's why I love HGTV'S Show, Selling New York, It's armchair shopping at its' best. Episode #608 features a young poker players playground penthouse in the East Village. Obviously, he played his cards right. Here's what you get for $3.99 Million. Wheeeeee!

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The fun factor in this penthouse is the

$250,000 stainless steel slide.

There is also a staircase for the less adventurous. Look at that outdoor space!

The fun continues in the game room with

a glass and stainless steel pool table, and more

outdoor space.

Follow the yellow stripes to another

playful room.

Take a New York minute and give yourself

a virtual tour below.

See the full listing at Core New York

Mod Monday

Spring 2013 Trend: Mod Squad

One of my favorite runway trends, turns back the hands of time. You will see an ode to Sixties Mod, with bold, graphic patterns and 
retro shapes.  

Moschino's Applique Stretch Cotton Dress

features two of Spring's trends, a graphic mod print in black and white. Love it. It's expensive but great fun.

Luisaviaroma

Michael Kors infused Spring fashion with shots of bold color in retro shapes. Wear it head to toe. His Pocket Skirt in crepe with matching top is a big dose of sixties sunshine.

Neiman Marcus

Lisa Perry always does a mod look...which I love.  The Domino Dress is an easy to wear dress for women of all ages.

Barneys NY

One of my fave looks. Proenza Schouler really
leathered up on the runway for Spring. This suit is a mod squad sensation! I can't find this exact suit
for sale, but Barney's has many of their 
leather pieces.

Kate Spade's window pain in black and white is
accessorized with white out nails and a pop of geek chic. Find all the pretty pieces at 
Kate Spade.

Vuitton had, perhaps the most graphic runway
presentation.  Checks and stylish stripes were
certainly not your Grandma's gingham or pinstripes.
For a terrific Mod Squad slide show go to 
WWD