Flower Power

                                                            Iman in a Zara blazer
*sidenote* Iman was born on July 25, 1955. 1955 people!!! She will be 58 years old this year. The aging process has clearly skipped her home.

And now back to my post.

The weather in NYC has finally started to feel like Spring. I am excited to wear skirts without hose. I am also happy to break out all my bright colored clothing. Though I am not one to shy away from colors in the colder months bright colors just feel even cheerier in the warmer months. So understand my excitement when I saw this bright floral pattern trend. I AM LOVING IT. Check out some of my favorite pieces.

Spotted

I love fuchsia and I love gowns so a fuchsia gown is right up my alley. Either of these would be great for a wedding.

Jenni Kayne Column Dress

Marchesa Notte Silk Crepe Column Gown

Black & White Stripes

Black and white is everywhere this Spring. Because I am a print fanatic I am especially drawn to the Black and white printed dresses I have seen. But I've also selected other striped items for those who are not quite ready for a bold striped dress.

       

Lanvin Graphic Striped Sheath Dress

This is $3,730 (gasp) but I had to post it.

wedge sneakers

Isabel Marant Etoile

At first I wasn't a fan of the Isbael Marant wedge sneakers but the look started to grow on me as they became increasingly popular. Then I tried on a pair and I liked that they elongated my leg, without being a heel and allowed me to  be comfortable while still looking fashionable. So I bought a cheap pair by Wanted this past fall. And now I wear them ALL the time. They are my go to shoe on weekends when running around with my son. I plan on buying another pair and wearing them with dresses (form fitting, above the knee dresses) and shorts this summer.

Here are a few of my favorite wedge sneakers:

OSCARS

Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton. Hands down, the best dressed woman at tonight's Oscars. She is serving old hollywood glamour with that gorgeous hair. Her dress is beautiful and that amazing color brings out her eyes AND this woman just had a baby! 

White pumps

White shoes were all over the Spring 2012 runways but I ignored the trend because there are two things I have spent much of my life trying to avoid; white stockings and white pumps. In my opinion white stockings should be worn only by nurses, Catholic school students or young girls under the age of 12 with their special occasion dresses. White shoes can be worn by brides (maybe, it really depends on the shoes) nurses and again young girls with their special occasion dresses. But this season I am being forced to rethink my white shoe stance (I will never change my mind about white stockings!!!!!). While they still are not for me, I am admiring how Solange Knowles, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez wore them. Especially the first three, the stark pump was an unexpected choice considering their colorful ensembles.

          Rihanna is wearing Alexander Wang's Joan pump which is pretty much sold out everywhere.

 If you are up for the white shoe challenge here are some choices from high to low:

I'm baaacccckkkk

I've been a bad blogger. Please forgive me. I had limited internet access while in Ghana and was also dealing with a family health scare. Thankfully things are much better now and I am grateful to God. I am back in the US and hope to be more diligent about posting. Returning was a rude awakening though. Going from 90 degree weather to 25 degree weather is not fun. How are you all coping with this severe cold while still looking fashionable? I am rocking my faux fur ushanka a.k.a trapper hat. I wear it with both my down filled puffer coat and any of my wool coats. 

This hat is so warm it is amazing. And I find that my whole body feels warmer when my head is covered. I suggest everyone invest in one. I got mine a couple of seasons ago at H&M but have seen a few affordable options that I have liked this season. Try here and here.