The ABC's of Spring 2011

"EYE", "JAY", "KAY", "ELL"- letters nine, ten, eleven and twelve of the alphabet and the next four spring trends fashion girls are already longing to put their hands on. 

Ready for their close up, new luxe lingerie is making it past the bedroom. 

The beginning of spring inevitably is paired with rainy days and these

squishable finds are sure to hold up to the weather

Even if and African Safari isn't on your vacation itinerary, desert-inspired style

is your shortcut to the seasons simplest form of sensuality

Like a virgin or like Madonna in her "Like a Virgin" video, let this textural trend

take the spotlight by keeping with one key piece

☮ peace and fashion

The ABC's of Spring 2011

Day two of my guide to the very best of Spring 2011 and the trends just get better and better. 

Though espadrilles were once made and worn by Spanish peasants, the rope-soled sandals 

were glamourized in Key Largo bringing their earthy charm to new heights

Tiny florals have bloomed on just about everything this season.

From sexy skinnies to hippie-worthy wedges, this trend is a must for the romantics

Remember when you would play dress up in mom's closet? Remember how grown up and pretty you would feel? Channel your inner mini fashion girl and dress up just because you can

Shock your wardrobe with a spectrum of electric colours and if you find this trend shocking yourself, mix it in with your black and neutral staples

☮ peace and fashion

The ABC's of Spring 2011

For those of you reading this in Kingston, you could very likely be looking out your window to the sight of rain. Lovely, beautiful, glorious rain (no sarcasm). I say this in all seriousness because the sight of rain can only make one hopeful that spring will soon be here and allowing us to finally shed the arctic worthy layers we have been hiding under for months. 


So, here are my ABC's of Spring 2011. Consider this a sort of cheat sheet covering the key pieces and trends (both fashion and beauty) we fashion girls have to look forward to this spring season. 

A seasonless classic, the animal kingdom has once again inspired spring fashion.

Boho-chic returns in drapey, romantic styles with a touch of modernity

Incorporate texture with 70's inspired weaving in calming hues 

of blue, stone and rose pink

If there were ever a denim-centric season, this is the one. 

Look out for denim in every form - from dresses and handbags 

to schoolgirl oxfords

There is a lot more alphabet to get through fashion girlies, so make sure to read 

everyday to see the rest of my top Spring '11 trends!

 ☮ peace and fashion

Friday Fixations

Another weekend is near and one can't help but feel a little optimistic when the snow outside is slowly beginning to melt and spring fashion is creeping into store fronts. Walking down the street amidst grey skies and blustering winds, nothing really quite puts a smile on this fashion girls face like the seemingly heavenly bright lights that shine in store window displays showing off pretty spring florals, skittle coloured flats and handbags we will inevitably fill with our lives. Also, as I have mentioned before, while I am "makeup challenged" I have a steady hand when it comes to a bottle of polish and have already started wearing the spring brights shown below. Here are a few things to make you want spring to come even faster!

Happy Friday!!

☮ peace and fashion