Street Style: Bold Florals

Reese Witherspoon - J. Crew skirt

Joanna Hillman

If you've been following this blog for a little while, then you know how much I adore anything with flowers. Floral prints on dresses, skirts, pants, belts, scarves, necklaces. Now that spring is here, everything is going to explode with new floral prints and I can't wait to take it all in. Enjoy the latest roundup, images courtesy of Who What Wear.

Frieda Pinto - Michael Kors dress

Diane Kruger - Erdem jumpsuit, Charlotte Olympia clutch, Celine shoes

 

Alexa Chung - Miu Miu dress

Lupita Nyong'o - Carolina Herrera

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Fall Back

The second best thing about Sundays, aside from brunch, is being able to sleep in...whether it's an extra 5 minutes or a few snooze hours.

Fall back an extra hour today in these silky dreams...

Aerie polka dot nightie

Aerie floral boxer

Topshop vintage pyjama cami

Topshop vintage pyjama short

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The Little Red Dress

                                                          1. Red dress and lace up boots

                                                           2. Red dress and moto jacket

                                                     3. Printed red dress and canvas duffle

                                                       4. Belted red dress and purple hat

                                                5. Long red dress and statement necklace

Dorothy Perkins dress / Dorothy Perkins petite red dress / Oasis red dress / Closet red dress / Dorothy Perkins red cotton dress / Topshop dress / Pied a Terre dress / Formal dress / Motel summer dress / Influence red dress / DKNY dress / Reiss dress

LBLS Look 3

Little Black Leather Skirt worn by Maria Menounos. She looks adorable!

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Kiss Kiss

Prints are in...but what about the whimsical kind??? If wearing lips from head to toe isn't your thing, then perhaps lip studs will work for you, subtle but sexy.

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Celebrity Inspiration: Ali Landry

Talk about a statement necklace!!!

This look is very easy to re-create. Hi-low dress available in most stores, same goes for the collarless blazer throw in gold hoops a la Jennifer Lopez and a statement necklace and voila!

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Update Your Closet: add Jade

If you are afraid to experiment with color jade is a very easy one to introduce to your closet. The tone is subtle and can be paired with black, white, grey, purple, violet, and camel.

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Skinny Denim by Topshop

New Boots

I recently purchased these Seychelles boots featured here from DSW...as i await for their arrival here is a look i think will mesh nicely.  Although i think suede looks best in lighter shades black is the most practical for my life.  I hope they are as fabulous on as they were online!!

Boots Seychelles $120
Coat DKNY $104
Beanie Hat $30
Dana Buchman Pin $18
Tinley Road Infinity Scarf $34
ModCloth Coat $100
Charlotte Russe Leopard Beret $10
Topshop Slouchy bag $75
Saloni Owl Brooch $70

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Celebrity Inspiration: Rihanna

I love love love Rihanna's fiery red locks...however there is no way i can show up to my corporate job with Kool-aid hair :( So instead i'm looking for other options to incorporate the fiery red into my weekday wardrobe.  Here are some safe for the workplace options:

Dresses:
Dorothy Perkins Red bow print knitted dress $55
Miss Selfridge Red Pointelle Belt Dress $70
Oasis Burgundy Crepe Fit and Flare Dress $70
Dorothy Perkins Red stripe block dress $51
Dorothy Perkins Red button detail shift dress $50

Shoes:
Chinese Laundry Wink Wink $99
Ballin Platform Pump $531
Bruno Premi High-heeled boots $250
Lumiani Lumiani Mel $99

Accessories:
Knomo Oria Crossbody Shopper Bag $275
Chanel VINTAGE Chanel '80s Circle Earrings $900
Kevia Rococo Stone Cluster Ring $119
Topshop Coral Sparkle Rock Ring $25
Alexander McQueen Silver-plated Swarovski crystal charm necklace $795
Arielle de Pinto Décolleté Shard Necklace $755
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold amethyst cocktail ring $170
Aspinal of London Classic Hepburn Grab Handbag, Nude Patent $775

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Red dress

Winter Florals

Warning! Everything you see is below $250...wayyyy below

I love the idea of mixing your wardrobe and wearing florals in the winter. Why not? Just pair with dark tights, jeans, boots, leather jackets, jean jackets, chunky knits or vests.

Paul & Joe Sister Marine Floral Print Dress $250

Ice.com 14 1/5 Carat Green Agate Sterling Silver Floral Cameo Pendant w/ Chain $65

Topshop Floral Bodycon Dress $58

Delia's Purple Floral Scarf $20

Sonia Kashuk Frame Purse Floral $10

Torrid Black Rose Ring $10

ABS by Allen Schwartz Flower Bib Necklace $101 (MSRP $225)

Topshop Tall Floral Print Kimono $85

Z Spoke by Zac Posen Floral-print cotton and silk-blend trench coat $173 (MSRP $695) 

Forever 21 Paisley & Floral Scarf $11

Forever 21 Heritage 1981 Floral Trimmed Scarf $9

ABS by Allen Schwartz Pave Flower Ring $65 (MSRP $145)

Betsey Johnson Betseyville Black Floral Skull Tote $98

J.Crew Tops