Steven Alan dripping with simple chic for Spring 2014

These are some of my favorite looks from Steven Alan's Spring 2014 Lookbook and some great items below that I love. Steven Alan is always great material, cut and the piece that you go to in your closet.

Spring 2014:

cropped car coat

Soren shift dress

Winona dress

2 strap sandal

Patti cotton sweater

the denim pencil skirt

For those of us who are not into mini skirts the denim pencil is a great way to wear a skirt comfortably. This season there are some good ones out. Here is the look and how to wear:

me in my current elliot denim pencil skirt:

current elliot the stiletto distressed skirt 
sister by sibling polkadot denim skirt 
jcrew denim pencil skirt 
Current elliot the soho zip pencil skirt

how to wear:




alice and olivia boatneck boxy raglan top
saint laurent studded mini betty bag 
alice and olivia heart buckle belt 
urban outfitters necklace 
alice and olivia harris leopard canvas flat current elliot the stiletto distressed skirt

Sam and Lavi Spring 2014

This super chic, LA based label Sam and Lavi has so many great pieces.  Here are some I love: to purchase check out Sam and Lavi here!

Catherine Malandrino Spring 2014

I think Catherine Malandrino gets it right when it comes to dresses.  They are always chic and have interesting detailing.  Looking fashionable is always in the small things.  Here are some of my favorites this season via Cusp by Neiman Marcus:

puff sleeve shirtdress with faux leather trim

chevron pointelle dress

chevron pointelle dress

puff sleeve shirtdress

The Outnet: Raoul dresses

The Outnet has great Raoul dresses right now.  Check out more Raoul here! They are made of beautiful material, are cut well and these are super well priced. Great dresses for spring! 

Raoul:

Raoul a la outnet:

Raoul cotton lace and leather dress

Raoul viola printed silk and cotton blend dress

Raoul silk crepe draped dress

Building a Spring Wardrobe

These are a few things that are great key pieces for building a Spring/Summer wardrobe: Since these are building blocks, some are investment items--always look for the look for less within your budget--there are some great price points in there too:):

1. A well cut t-shirt to wear with everything in spring colors:

joie maddie linen tee

j crew linen tee (love all the spring colors)

2.  Ankle length jeans:

AG stilt jeans (perfect ankle length)

3. Great sandals with a block heel:

Jeffrey campbell borgia block heel

4. Pastel jeans:

 

gap legging jeans

5. Eyelet top:

eyelet hideaway top

Ella Moss eyelet top

6. Cropped little jacket

Zara short printed jacket

7.  slim fit boyfriend jeans

Frame denim le garcon jeans in main street

8. Perfect cut white jeans

J brand white moto jeans (love the detailing on the knee)

9. Spring weight leather or denim moto jacket

Rebecca Minkoff wes moto jacket 

Look for less:

gap denim moto jacket (this is awesome)

10. Crisp white shirt

gap swiss dot shirt 

11. mesh detailed piece: 

Rebecca taylor novelty textured top (this is pricey but really super chic and the perfect cut)

mesh look for less:

Steve madden garissa sandal

12. A beautiful spring sweater:

Vince linen sweater tee

13. Perfectly cut silk top:

Joie rancher silk top

14. fun shoe to add a pop:

Loeffler Randall sawyer d'orsay flat (wait list in certain sizes-these are my favorite go to this season)

15. A fun bag:

Loeffler randall industry perforated leather bag 

Rebecca Minkoff mini affair convertible crossbody bag

16. Great accessories:

Vince camuto studded open cuff bracelet (this looks Valentino and I have bought it for many clients)more colors too!

House of harlow chevron leather wrap bracelet

17. Show stopper spring summer dress (this is awesome and looks like Rebecca Taylor)

Loft square cotton eyelet dress