zara april look book

it seems that zara is all about the stripes and color-blocking trend, as well. great, vibrant looks.

source: zara.com

manish malhotra, lakme india fashion week, spring 2011

this collection was "very spring." the color palette was easy & breezy -- whites, pale greens, aquas, and beiges. overall, pretty.

source: wedding sutra blog

transitional dressing

this is an older picture of olivia palermo, but her look is still very much on-trend and is very much season-appropriate -- the transition between winter and spring is sometimes hard to dress for...but she combines winter chic black, with airy spring white, bits of flash, and cool attitude for a perfect look.

source: little rock street style

the best in grey - spring '11

unfortunately, i skipped my "the best in grey winter '10-'11" edition, but no worries because the promise and hope and flowers of spring can fix that mistake... :)

this past winter season had some really great grey pieces, though, from coats to scarves to boots. i was loving how grey suddenly became so luxe with added sparkle (sequins on sweaters), fun fabrics (flannel pumps) and fur galore (on vests, gloves, hats, scarves...and that's faux or real...whatever floated your boat).

but for now, we're moving onto spring, and i am of course loving some of the pieces i've seen so far. luxe grey is still going strong, but it is enhanced with some light and flowy pieces -- which add a breath of fresh air.

Alice + Olivia | January embellished tulle top

Haute Hippie | Printed wings sweatshirt

Willow | Silk draped pants

Halston Heritage | Pleated lamé mini dress

Chloé | Square frame metal sunglasses 

Graphic Image | Sleeve for ipad

Donna Karan | Strech sequined maxi skirt 

click to read the best in grey - fall 2010 (the first edition).

sources: net-a-porter, nordstrom, the outnet, saks fifth avenue