Floral Days & Floral Nights

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Honest to God, what's more fabulous than floral print? Are you looking to spruce up your professional wardrobe or add a splash of refined color and sophistication to your favorite blue jeans?  Look no further than a structured and playful floral print jacket or coat.  

Where do you turn to find such a coveted treasure?  First, I'd try rumaging around your local thrift store.  You never know what kind of flashy finds you may find secondhand (and, you won't beat the price!)  If you'd rather skip the hunt, go straight to River Island -- they've got three styles that I'm crazy about.

Now, which to choose?
Orange
Yellow
Black

Pair this fancy floral coat with a pair of blue jeans, a cozy v-neck tee, a pair of kick-ass pointy toe heels, and finish the look with some simple stud earrings.  

Flower power!

A Pink Jacket

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As the weather warms, I welcome you to incorporate soft pastels into your wardrobe (hey, you'll match all the Easter decorations, right?). 

Newsflash: pastels are in. Haven't worn pastel pink for a decade?  Me neither. Time to get used to it!  I love that these coats mix menswear with the soft femininity of petal pink.  A wool blend will keep you warm if the winter chill lingers. 

This pink jacket is best paired with: boyfriend jeans, graphic tees, stilettos, understated jewelry and a larger than life tote or clutch.

Why splurge when you can steal?

Get yourself prepped and primed for spring.

The Midi

Get out your razor, there's still time to show off those gorgeous gams this winter! What I'm talking about is the midi skirt. Midi = mid length. I'm loving the classic silhouette of this length, don't you? It is very 50s, young Audrey Hepburn; sophisticated and chic. Vogue even claimed it the new hemline for Spring 2014.  

So, go simple on top and let the hemline do all the talking. Dig around for a clutch that will make a statement and throw on a pair of  understated black pumps.  It is critical that the midi hemline be paired with a heel (sorry, you've got to leave your flats at home!). Go easy on the jewelry unless you intend to really glam things up.  I would suggest some crystal drop earrings.

All of the above styles can be found at ASOS. All of which, by the way, are under $100/each.

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