Shop early spring

I don’t know what it is about this winter that just makes me so tired of it. It’s not like it’s been an horribly cold one, but it just feels like an endless one. Maybe because I can’t wear any cute clothes because as you know I am preggers. But I can’t help but start shopping for spring already, which makes me feel I have something to look forward to after the baby comes. Luckily I shed baby weight relatively easily and fast, based on the experience I had the first time. What I’m loving for this spring is all the bright saturated colors I’m seeing, whether it being shoes, dresses, separates, or accessories. Really love it.

First Class Vamp Lime Green Bodysuit $40

Muralist Orange and Pink Top $32

Collective Concepts All Atwitter Coral Print Top $52

Cooling Effect Cutout Aqua Dress $50

Blaque Label Aeriform Strapless Coral Dress $128

Honey Buns Yellow High-Waisted Shorts $37

Shoe Republic LA Prime Blue & Green Platform Sandals $45

Shoe Republic LA Chic Blue Strappy T Strap Platform Heels $45

Metamorphosis Turquoise and Gold Cuff $23

Crazy sweater? Maybe. But it’s awesome!

Cooperative Light Bright Pullover $79. I’d never in a million years pick this sweater off the shelf. But darn it looks awesome. And keeping the whole bright color theme going, pairing it with some bright orange BDG High-Rise 5-Pocket Shorts $49 looks even better!

Island Getaway

Any of you lucky girls out there going away to tropical places this winter? I envy you if you are!! My sister-in-law and her fiance are planning a destination wedding, and I hope it’s somewhere hot and gorgeous. And I hope we can get away while there’s a snowstorm hitting the town. And that totally gets me excited about thinking about what to pack. In an ideal world, I’d bring all these….

You gotta have some easy flowy dresses that can take you from day to night, caftans in gorgeous prints, separates like cute tops and shorts, super comfy but stylish sandals, accessories that go with everything, and of course some sexy bikinis.

6 Shore Road Panama Maxi Dress $204

Rachel Pally Long Cutout Dress $238

ONE by Elizabeth Multi-Way Cover Up $235

Tory Burch Terrero Long Caftan $350

Thakoon Addition Sport Shorts $225

Thakoon Pleat Front Shorts $490

Rebecca Taylor Pom Pom Beaded Cami $315

Rory Beca Holika Printed Tie Front Cami $98

RED Valentino Bow Flat Sandals $295

Tory Burch Karissa Wedge Sandals $195

Tory Burch Adonis Wedge Espadrilles $195

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Juno Wedge Sandals $195

Boutique 9 Piraya Multicolor T Strap Sandals $78

Bop Basics Raffia Tote $110

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Teardrop Earrings $245

Tribune Standard Macrame Earrings $150

Monserat De Lucca Flower Earrings $40

Mara Hoffman Embroidered 4 Strap Bikini $242.

Herve Leger Sporty Bikini $490

Prischu Essentials

“A youthful and casual Korean brand, prischu essentials is all about fashion-forward individuality. The label’s philosophy is simple: combine essential wardrobe pieces to create a look that’s unique, effortlessly put together, and works regardless of trends. Built on this idea, the brand’s collection carries both classic closet staples and limited edition trend items that can be worn separately or layered together for unlimited styling options.”

Paperbag Waist Frilled Shorts $21

Drape-Front Dress $25.60

Set : Lace Chiffion Dress + Slipdress $24.50

Lace Hem Pintuck Dress $19.60

Frilled One-Shoulder Playsuit $26.60

Scalloped Collar Chiffon Top $22.40

Bishop Sleeve Dotted Dress $24.50

Jersey Mock Two-Piece Dress $19.60

DVF pre-fall

Rich in colors and texture.

Diane von Furstenberg Rebel High Heel Sandals $280

Diane von Furstenberg Youth Suede High Heel Boots $450

Diane von Furstenberg Andy Long Coat $695

Diane von Furstenberg Marco Sweater $265

Diane von Furstenberg Olivia Dress $325

Diane von Furstenberg Reara Dress $365

Diane von Furstenberg Solenn Wrap Blouse $298

Diane von Furstenberg Handy Dress $375

Diane von Furstenberg Jafartha Dress $385

Diane von Furstenberg Pwerleena Blouse $265

Diane von Furstenberg Dinne Shorts $245

Diane von Furstenberg Elaine Festival Bag $475

Diane von Furstenberg Harper Ostrich Bonbon Bag $495

Diane von Furstenberg Jenny Buckle Evening Bag $375

RLX Ralph Lauren

Have you seen the new RLX Ralph Lauren collection? It’s the chicest sportswear I’ve ever seen. I’d wear this top any day of the week!

RLX Ralph Lauren Long Sleeve Slit Neck Top $168

RLX Ralph Lauren Lanikai Reversible Jacket $298

RLX Ralph Lauren AC Cece’s Para Shorts $49

RLX Ralph Lauren Napali Poncho $278.60

RLX Ralph Lauren Military Mesh Jacket $124

RLX Ralph Lauren Gear Bomber Jacket $124

RLX Ralph Lauren AC Prix Skirt $78

RLX Ralph Lauren Long Sleeve Fleece Hoodie $98

Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony clothes look so impossibly comfortable and yet chic.

Opening Ceremony Silk Shorts $254 $177.80. These embroidered, pleated silk shorts look soooooo breezy.

Opening Ceremony Fringe T-Shirt Dress $598

Opening Ceremony Ladder Trim Babydoll Dress $356

Opening Ceremony Slip Romper $520 $370.30

Opening Ceremony Button Back Dress $736 $515.20

Opening Ceremony Violet Cutout Wedge Sandals $450 $315.00

Opening Ceremony Violet Knot Wedge Sandals $450 $315.00

Opening Ceremony Camila Tubular Platform Sandals $545 $381.50

Opening Ceremony Chantal T Strap Platform Pumps $488 $341.60

Unexpected lace

Wanted Brave Ice Crochet Patch Lace Up Ankle Booties $57

Orchardess Lace and Tan Handbag $54

Soda Quota Natural Knotty Bow Espadrille Wedges $31

Mrs. Nice Stride White Lace Shorts $31

Easy summer dressing

Dear Creatures – Womens Voyager Romper (Black/White Stripes) $116

Seneca Rising – Womens Live Twice Silk Shorts (Green) $106

Seneca Rising – Womens Wednesday Tunic (Endless Summer) $124

Seneca Rising – Womens Graduate Dress (Chestnut) $152

Dear Creatures – Womens Hannah Dress (Stripes) $166

Dolce Vita – Damita Suede Sandal (Nude Nubuck) $120

Dolce Vita – Womens Jianna Espadrille Wedge (Nude) $164

Metallic Brocade Shorts

Metallic Brocade Shorts $26.50 $13.25. Brocade is such an old and formal material. Who knew it would make a pair of shorts look so cool and modern? If you want to change things up a bit for a holiday party, instead of a dress, go with these metallic brocade shorts plus a fantastic embellished top.

OBEY the sale

One of my fave brands OBEY is having a sale at 80spurple.com. You gotta check it out. Lots of cute summer clothes. I only wish our summer lasted longer so I could get lots of more wear out of them.

Obey – Womens Star Light Shorts (Indigo) $62 $43

Obey – Womens Cherokee Tank Dress (Black) $48 $29

Obey – Womens Night Sail Jacket (Mustard) $106 $64

Obey – Womens Hawthorne Dress (Natural White) $74 $37

Obey – Womens Black Mountain Pencil Skirt (Graphite Coated) $60 $30

Obey – Avalon Hat (Black) $32 $16

Obey – Spirit Earrings (Antique Gold) $42 $25

Obey – Womens THE ELITE EARRINGS (18K GOLD) $50 $25

Obey – Womens CAROUSEL RING (18K GOLD) $34 $20

Dressy shorts

I’m seeing so many shorts this summer that are more on the feminine and dressier side. They have volume in light weight fabrics like silk and linen, some resemble skirts. And they have soft girly colors and details.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA stripe shorts $745

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG dax shorts $500

Preen roll shorts $980 $484

SURFACE TO AIR kurtis shorts $465

Chris Benz June silk-charmeuse shorts $595 $148.75

Adam Silk detachable-suspender shorts $295 $88.50

McQ Rolled-up cotton shorts $270 $94.50

Roberto Cavalli Belted linen shorts $770 $231

Wink Silk Paperbag Short $158

Twinkle – Womens Through the Grape Vine Shorts (Noir) $219 $131.40

Ella Moss Sedona Shorts in White $98

Walter Sandwashed Short $168

Lucca Couture Chiffon Scallop Short $48

Urban Renewal Linen Paper Bag Short $48

Kimchi Blue Cummerbund Short $48

Deal Alert – The Limited Bermuda Shorts

I love Bermuda shorts. They are a staple in my summer wardrobe. They are just effortless chic and versatile. If you are looking to add a few pairs, check out all The Limited Shorts $19.50 through June 2. I picked up a couple of pairs. I find they look more polished than Gap ones. And I love that they have a bit of stretch in them so they fit better which is great for office.

Exact Stretch City Short $49.50 $19.90

Exact Stretch Tab City Short $49.50 $19.90

Drew City Short $44.50 $19.90

Drew City Short $44.50 $19.90

It’s shorts time!

Today I finally put on a pair of old Gap’s Bermuda shorts for the first time in over a year. Made me very excited about summer. Methinks I should go to Gap and get a few more pairs.

Gap Railroad striped Bermuda shorts $39.50 $27.65

Gap Linen Bermuda shorts $44.50 $31.15

Gap Bermuda shorts $39.50 $27.65

Catherine Holstein high waisted shorts

These high waisted shorts from Catherine Holstein are the perfect alternatives to skirts. Made of a blend of cotton and linen, they are flattering and comfortable, and still polished, great for day dates on weekends in the summer.

Catherine Holstein – Blue High Waisted Short $352.00 $158.00

Catherine Holstein – Beige High Waisted Short $352.00 $158.00