WRISTLET CLUTCHES

Running around town during the day and need somewhere to store a few things?  A wristlet clutch is the perfect pouch.  Keep it in your larger purse or bag to have something smaller to use for meetings or events when you don't want your big bag in the way.  

Cole Haan Jitney Wristlet, $48 (Black, Yellow, Green, Purple)

 

Brahmin Debi Patent Leather Wristlet, $95 (Navy)

Michael Kors (Tangerine, Black, White) $68

Tory Burch Robinson Saffiano Envelope Wristlet, $275 (also black, blood orange)

 

Black and White Stripes is always chic.  

Express Wristlet, $24.90

Tory Burch Metallic Wristlet, $155

Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Tablet Wristlet, $200

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YELLOW CRUSH

Yellow is everywhere this spring/summer season.  Over and over again I hear people say "but I can't wear that color".  Yes you can!  It is a matter of finding what shade works best for your skin tone and hair color. Fair, light, medium (or olive), and dark skin tones all work with different shades.  Fair colored skin looks great in a bright citrus yellow.  Olive skin tone can wear mustard, pale yellow, citrus, or lime green/yellow.  Pale skin looks best in mustard color or marigold.  Dark skin tones can wear pale yellow, citrus yellow, or mustard though.  If you aren't sure what shade looks best for you, go to a fabric store and pull out swatches of different shades or find the shades online and print it and hold it up in a mirror and outside lighting to see which illuminates you.

Styling Tips:  Not ready to jump into a full yellow outfit or wanting to slowly ease into this color trend?  Try adding yellow accessories, such as a handbag, scarf, jewelry, or shoes to an outfit.  Wear your yellow shoes with a dark color such as navy, or black to give a fresh look that will flatter your hair and skin tone.

Tinley Road Double Stone Ring, $24  Wendy Mink Cocktail Hour Yellow Calcite Ring, $173

 

Phospho Boho Drops, Bauble Bar, $34

Sam Edelman Lorissa, $200

Melie Bianco Natalie, $54 

 JJ Winters Envelope Bag Yellow Boa, $121

Remi & Emmy Glastonberry Woodstock Satchel, $298

Wear a yellow print.  If all over yellow is not flattering to your skin tone, pick a print in a color(s) that work well for you.  Choose an eye catching print with yellow mixed in with colors that are flattering to your skin tone to look current.  Patterns are big this season.

Renee C. Blouse, $46.95

Diane von Furstenberg Moriko Dress, $255.50

Wear yellow with a more flattering color.  Are you loving the kelly green and bright blue hues that are all over this season?  Try a yellow top with bright blue pants or kelly green skirt.  Add a belt in a metallic tone, such as gold that highlight the outfit and pull it together.  Then add colored jewelry, such as bangles in gold, yellow, and other tones.  Layered bangles are great this season for adding color to an outfit.  Or try yellow with a navy suit or dress.  This is a fresh color combination.

Pair this blouse with white pants, a green slim fit pant, navy blue pants, or a white pencil skirt with blue heels.

Amanda Uprichard V-neck Cap Sleeve Blouse, $133 (lime) Guess by Marciano Contrast Piping Skirt, $94.99

  

Pair this romper with bright green or blue heels and bag for fun.  Wear with a navy or black blazer to work.

Catherine Malandrino Drape Front Romper, $295  Aqua Colorless Crop Blazer, $108

 

James & Joy Aubrey Off Shoulder Top, $70 Trina Turk Ashton Pebble Beach Textured Skirt, $228

 

PLEATED DRESSES IN NEW WAYS

The Pleat trend is back.  The accordian folds fall nicely to give a draping and design to an otherwise plain top or dress.  Be bold and try the pleats in a large pattern or start simply with a monotone color.  Pleated dresses and tops are great to add a topper, such as a cardigan, to give different textures and dimensions to your look.  Pleated dresses, skirts, and tops are available at all price points, but be cautionary when buying a less expensive piece as it is important that the pleats lay down correctly or it can add bulk.  Try pleats all over or some dresses just have pleats on the top portion and are straight on the bottom giving you a slimmer fit.

Style Tip:  If wearing a one-color dress such as those shown below, add a pop of color in your shoes, belt, clutch or accessories.  A chunky gold necklace with colored sandals looks great.  Your accessories shouldn't match or be all in the same color family (example blue shoes, with blue jewelry and clutch).  Mix it up to add dimension to your look.

Macy's Miss Sixty Sleeveless One Shoulder Dress, $138

   

BCBGeneration Strapless A Line Assymetrical (in black, red, or purple), $99.99 Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstroms

 

Halston Heritage Pleated Chiffon Dress, $109.20

Marchesa Bateau Dress with Pleated Cape, $1,980

Colorblocking is also a trend to try.  Try it with two-three colors to start or a more simple pattern and add on as you get more daring.

This dress is great to go casual during the day with flat jeweled sandals, then cinch the waist with a big belt and add heels and a long necklace to dress it up for night.

Romeo & Juliet Couture Colorblock Pleated Maxi Dress, $98

Vince Camuto Pleat Front Blouson Dress, $128

Macy's Dress 

Bold Prints-great way to stand out in a crowd.  Pair with simple accessories and heels so your dress makes the statement.

Alfani Dress, $99

Tops-try pleats in a top for a new look.  A slimming tank top with pleats straight down or in two layers, or a pleated bell sleeve are great options.

Alice + Olivia Blair Bell Sleeve Top, $264

Victoria's Secret Pleated Top

COLORED JUMPSUITS

Looking for a new addition to your spring looks or want to make a change to your usual style?  A colored spring jumpsuit is the perfect way to do this.  Jumpsuits are perfect to wear to work during the day.  Add a blazer and neutral heels.  For night, shed the blazer, add bold colored heel and jewelry to make your look stand out!

Cobalt Blue is a vibrant color seen everywhere this spring.  

Rachel Zoe Edith Satin Jumpsuit, $495

Trina Turk Marianela Jumpsuit, $228

 

Zoa Silk Tube Jumpsuit, South Moon Under, $138

Torn by Ronny Kobo Jessie Jumpsuit, $248

 

Parker Kelly Zig Zag Long Jumper, $286

Mossimo Convertible Jumpsuit, Multi Colors Available, Target, $34.99

Same jumpsuit shown a different way.  Perfect with fuchsia or yellow bold jewelry.

Asos Ruffle Jumpsuit with Wide Leg, $44.76 (Blue, Black, or Purple)

BCBGMAXAZARIA Camellia Jumpsuit in Deep Azure, $228

  

BCBGMAXAZARIA Calhoun Jumper, $248

When shopping for a jumpsuit, look for these features.  Wide legs generally are dressier.  The neckline adds interest so if detailed go with a bold cuff or earrings, if more simple add a statement necklace.  If it is a simpler jumpsuit, add a belt to cinch your waist and create interest.