five foreshadows for spring

Despite the fact that we're buried under abour 3 feet of snow, and I was stranded in my house today due to the fact that I couldn't get the car beyond the driveway...I can't stop mesmerizing about spring fashion. Perhaps it's just me longing for those days in the foreseeable future that I don't have to wear about 8 layers or cover my outfit with a parka. Maybe it's just excitement at the chance to sort through my closet...in preparation of "out with the old, in with the new" spring cleaning.

Here are 5 trends I'm forecasting for this spring:

No. 1

Warm Pinks

(corals, peaches)

1. Modcloth Dianthus Fields Dress

2. LuLu*s Crazy Love Coral Dress

3. Shopbop Diane von Furstenburg

4. Shopbop Halston Heritage

No. 2

Florals

(ever-so classic)

1. Free People Kite & Butterfly Tunic

2. Free People Parisian Bouquets Halter Dress

3. Free People Wisteria & Lattice Dress

4. DEPT floral skirt

No. 3

Lace

(a touch of feminine)

1. Shopbop Tibi lace shorts

2. Free People short sleeve lace tunic

3. Alexander Wang lace shirt

4. Free People lovely lace dress

No. 4

Wide-Leg Trousers

(menswear-inspired)

1. ASOS tailored extreme wide leg wool trousers

2. ASOS tailored pinstripe braces wide leg trousers

3. Free People drippy wide leg pant

4. ASOS tailored tab side wide leg

No. 5

Platforms & Wedges

(sky-high sophistication)

1. Dolce Vita Sancia

2. L.A.M.B. Crepe

3. Steve Madden Scandall

4. Steve Madden Sunnset

So what styles and trends are you looking forward to this spring?

This Friday I had intended to host another giveaway...but we've just had to post-pone it until next week. I promise, this one's worth waiting for! Can't wait to reveal it to you all!

TTFF (6): On the wild side...

Top Trends: Fall Fashion (Post #6)

I'm sure you've noticed by now that faux fur is back in full force- a bold statement with a (literally) soft feel that I've fallen hard for- I've added three pieces to my wardrobe this fall. Maybe it's because of all the Rachel Zoe Project I've been watching, I'm not sure. Anyways, if you have ever watched you will know that fur pieces are a Rachel thing: they add instant glam to an outfit (if styled right). And it's not just one furry animal that's popular to imitate: we have a variety of rich, thick faux pieces:

The first two jackets are actually pulled from Rachel Zoe's picks on Piperlime:

Natalia

Loeffler Randall

While a vest is perfect for laying in the milder weather of fall, a faux fur coat will sure be cozy and warm once the winter breezes blow.

Loft

Free People

Jessica (Marvelous Things) shares tips on how to style faux fur.

Tiffany (Just Another Shopaholic) comments on how to wear a fur vest.

Designers have even incorporated faux fur or shearling trim along the hoods of jackets or along the cuffs of shoes: it dresses up an item, adds a little texture. 

          Sam Edelman                        Nine West

                                                    

Animal prints add a bit of pop or boldness to an outfit, but the key is not to overindugle: little bits here and there to accessorize a look rather than hijack it with spots and stripes.

Layer it in...

Joie

Rebecca Taylor

                                          

Bag it or clutch it...

              

                                         Abas                                             Street Level

Melie Biano                               Foley + Corrina

                                     

Or let your feet take a walk on the wild side...

      

Calvin Klein                         Ralph Lauren

       

L.A.M.B                             Jessica Simpson

       

Nine West                              Steve Madden

                          

 Check out how these fellow bloggers brought out their wild sides: 

Anna Katrina (Passport Glamour)

Ashley (Breakfast at Saks)

Frickys (Fric Chic)

Kelly (The Glamourai)

Kristina (Pretty Shiny Sparkly) 

Nicole (Le Mode Du Jour)

Niki (A Haute Mess)

TTFF (2): Fancy Footwear

A girl always loves an excuse to buy shoes! There have been a few new styles in stores and gracing the pages of magazines that have caught my eye. I've even opened up to styles I've never thought I would wear before. That's one of the things I love about fashion. The experimental nature of it. Check out below some of the latest trends in footwear and then I will let you know what I am dying to add to my shoe collection!

Open-Toed Booties

The open-toed bootie is a look that seems to have emerged slowly from either open toed pumps that grew into boot form or the gladiator heel that evolved into the caged heel that then morphed into a version appropriate for the cooler weather of fall. Last year I wasn't really feeling ankle boots, but this year I'm hooked!

Open Toe Booties by MaritimeShopaholic

Featuring shoes from Vince Camuto, Sam Edleman, Nine West, Steve Madden, Aldo

Closed-Toe Booties

The reason why I separated open and closed toe booties was because of the climate in New Brunswick. Open toe booties....a trendy, edgy way to wear a boot in warmer weather...but here, I might freeze my little toes off come October. A closed-toe booty might go the longer stretch and present more opportunities to be worn outdoors.

Closed Toe Booties by MaritimeShopaholic
Featuring shoes from Spring Shoes, Fendi, Aldo, Nine West, Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, Christian Louboutin 

Clogs

I have to admit, since the time they started to re-emerge in Spring 2010, clogs haven't really grown on me. Although I personally don't prefer the chunky look myself, some bloggers have managed to incorporate the shoe into their ensembles and really make it work for them.

Clogs by MaritimeShopaholic

Featuring shoes from Juicy Couture, Aldo, Sam Edelman, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Steve Madden, Nine West

Oxfords

Oxfords, otherwise known as Balmorals, are a menswear inspired shoe that has been updated since their origin in the 1800's. Fashion is all about recycling ideas afterall. This laced flat shoe has received many versions of a make-over and can be paired from everything to pants, crops, skirts, and casual dresses.

Oxfords by MaritimeShopaholic

Featuring Shoes from Aldo, L.A.M.B, Nine West, Givenchy, Steven by Steve Madden, Steve Madden, Christian Louboutin, Spring Shoes

This fall I have my sights set on a pair of booties and a pair of oxfords. I decided it would be more practical to go with the closed-toe booty, although I do love the look of the open-toed versions. I'll likely stick to neutrals to maximize cost-per-wear- so likely one set of shoes will be brown, the other black.

What shoes are you looking forward or buying/wearing for fall?