Boots

It's raining, and that means for a bus commuter, BOOTS!  They are a must for walking around in the rain here, and to brighten my day a little, I am rocking baby pink nails. 

Blouse ~ Banana Republic, buy here

Blazer ~ Banana Republic, buy here

Jeans ~ Banana Rebulic, buy here

Bracelets ~ Gift & Guess, similar by Noir, & Kate Spade

Necklace ~ Banana Republic, similar by Tory Burch

Boots ~ Crown Vintage, similar by Michael Antonio

Spring/Summer 2013 Trends

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Viktor & Rolf

 As the weather remains cold, I am left longing for bright sunshine and an update of pastels and floras to my wardrobe.  I am ready for Spring/Summer fashion, and the trends this season are keeping with the old with some fresh updates.  Stripes are always in, and the maxi trend is still going strong, however plenty of the maxis walking down the runways with slits up the sides for a new update to an old staple for summer time. 

Jean Charles De Castelbajac

DKNY

Pencil skirts were big in the fall and carried over to the spring, showcasing more of the slit trend, and a new update with a sheer bottom to the skirt for an ultra feminine look.   

Alexander McQueen

Charlotte Ronson

Bright colors still remain a big trend, especially in the form of a colored pant in a skinny or straight cut.  

Isabel Marant

DL 1961

Another pant trend which started small in the fall is growing bigger now in spring/summer, is wide leg pants, and I couldn't be happier!  

Christophe Lemaire

Stephen Burrows

There is even a cropped wide leg version trending, not sure how wearable this one is though, especially for those of a short stature.

Carven

Chloe

Also pants with tiny legs remain a big look, especially when worn in a menswear inspired way.

Pamella Roland

Mayla

 Menswear is another trend from fall/winter and it was a major theme still going into spring/summer.  

Diane Von Furstenberg

Emporio Armani

Color trends are black paired with either white or yellow for high contrast, and bright pink, cobalt blue and orange were strong across all the runways this season.    

L'Wren Scott

Jayson Brundson

Leonard

Balmain

Aigner

Ermanno Scervino

Andrew Gn

Christian Dior

Kristina Ti

Marc by Marc Jacobs

 Of course it couldn't be spring with out pastels!  This was a huge trend last season and is still big this year, so dust off your pieces from last year to rock for a wear now look. 

Diane Von Furstenberg

Guldknappen

Emporio Armani

Maison Martin Margiela

From Fall into Spring I tend to change how I want to portray my image by going from preppy rock star, to full on ladylike femininity.  Seeing the runways helps enforce this trend of mine, and here are some of my favorite ladylike looks.  

Behnaz Sarafpour

Chanel

To go with your ladylike look, bows were also a big trend this season.

Christopher Kane

Kate Spade

Some other pattern trends are checkers and plaid seen in many forms. 

Allude

Louis Vuitton

Edith & Ella

L'Wren Scott

Leather looks are still carrying over from fall, and the peplum along with baring your midriff are still trending, however not as big of a statement as last season.  

Aurelio Costarella

Norisol Ferrari

Valentino

Barbara Bui

What trends are you most excited about?

Ruby Lips

Cardigan ~ J. Crew, similar by Paloma S.

Tee ~ Madewell, buy here

Jeans ~ Banana Republic, buy here

Hat ~ Crush Boutique, similar at Forever21

Scarf ~ Anthropologie, similar by Trouve

Flats ~ Nine West, similar by BC Footwear

Lipstick & Liner ~ by M.A.C in Viva Glam I, and Cherry Lip Liner

Stripes & Dim Sum

Wore this out on a lovely Saturday for Dim Sum at Ton Kiang, followed by a trip to the ferry building to pick up things from the farmers market for a picnic. I highly recommend this place for Dim Sum, especially if you are living in the Richmond district, although I have yet to try the infamous Hong Kong Lounge, I will get back to you once I do! 

 

Blouse ~ Banana Republic, similar by Banana Republic

Blazer ~ Banana Republic, similar by Banana Republic

Jeans ~ Banana Republic, buy here

Shoes ~ Urban Outfitters, similar by Fitzwell

Scarf ~ Ruby Dolls, similar by Diesel

Bracelet ~ Guess & Banana Republic, similar by Alex and Ani, & Club Monaco

Watch ~ Anne Klein, similar by Guess

Bag ~ Banana Republic, similar by Banana Republic