spring preview: Topshop!

I'm going to try and bring you a few more spring previews as quite a few of you have said you enjoy them... then this week it will be back to regularly scheduled posting - for those of you that enjoy that as well!

Today I have Topshop... while some of their pieces are a little over priced (in my opinion) I always love that Topshop offers fresh and minimalist pieces.  It's often difficult to find such streamlined pieces in regular mall stores.  And they do it each and every season.  This spring is no different.  Staples such as blouses, red trousers, white blazers, metallic flats and feminine dresses abound.  These are just a few of my personal favorites.

(above: green maxi dress, white blazer, pink sweater, lavender jeans, scarf, flats, tassel necklace)

(above: red trousers, black blouse, tote, hat, glitter sandals, chain bracelets)

spring preview: Madewell!

The spring previews march on today (get it... "march") with Madewell.  Madewell is of course J.Crew's uber coo hipster cousin.  I love that they take standard fare and make it special with fantastic colors and fabrics.

Their entire spring line is hip and casual and would easily integrate into any casual wardrobe.  My personal favorites are the simple but beautiful blouses, classic pumps (love the green!), funky sunglasses and of course the white jeans.  Bring on spring!

(above: fox ring, boyfriend jeans, white blouse, red sweatshirt, navy tunic, messenger bag, sunglasses, green pumps)

(above: maxi dress, leopard pumps, orange belt, white jeans, navy blouse, chambray top, striped top)

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spring preview: Gap!

Spring previews continue today with the Gap!  I've long been a diehard Gap fan and I was excited to see that this spring they have seriously upped the ante with their fun take on the classics.  Again, color abounds - including some fun neons - and colored jeans and pants rule.

I am particularly in love with the belted cape/trench (very cool!), the distressed jeans (I just can't help myself), the pink dress (with pockets!) and the cropped buttery leather pants (swoon! but totally impractical!)... other than that the bold colors and simple silhouettes make me want just about one of everything else!  I have some serious crushes here...

(above: belted cape/trench, neon v-neck, polka dot scarf, wedges, orange tote, distressed jeans)

(above: blue button front top, striped top, pink trench, lilac skinny jeans, pink dress, leather pants)

spring preview: J.Crew!

Spring previews continue this week with a look at J.Crew.  They never disappoint and while nothing in their spring line shouts "newer, bigger or better" - I love that they stay true to their style while adding updated silhouettes and colors.  It's their classic style that improves upon itself without reinventing itself that keeps me coming back for more.

Just like we are seeing from other retailers this spring, the name of the game is COLOR.  I love the bold bermudas, simple classics like blazers - but in punchy orange, flats and wedges in a rainbow of perfectly executed colors, classics like destroyed denim (you know I have a place in my heart for destroyed denim!) and the pique polo!  For the love of, the pique polo is back! I can't wait to snag one to wear with blazers, sandals, shorts and casual boyfriend style jeans. (Who's with me!?!?)

(above: yellow scarf, lipstick, pink pants, blue polo, orange blazer, chambray skirt, yellow flats)

(above: "FACE" nail polish, pink belt, turquoise bermudas, polka dot top, red button front top, wedges, destroyed jeans)

spring preview: Old Navy!

Spring lines are arriving at all the stores and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Even though it's too chilly to wear (some of) these styles right now, it's an absolute breath of fresh air just to see them.  The colors! The patterns!  The light-weight materials!  They all promise one thing. Spring is almost here!

I'll be featuring some of my favorites from the stores in the coming days and weeks right here on the blog.  And in addition to that I'm already hard at work on my spring 2012 looks:book to bring you my top picks for styles and trends for this season.  Stick around ladies, I have your spring style in the bag.

First up, Old Navy... they really don't disappoint lately with their fresh and on-trend styles. I love that you can experiment with new styles at these price points.

(above: white denim jacket, green tassle top, pink cross-body bag, peach pleated chiffon top - swoon!, yellow belt, blue shorts)

(above: striped sweatshirt, gingham top, yellow bracelet, green jeans, color blocked maxi dress, wedges, earrings)