She wore flowers

So many things to heart about this ensemble: Worn together, or separately these two pieces will see plenty of sunshine. Lashes of London Posey Floral Cropped Tee & Skater Skirt.  Posey Floral Cropped Tee, £35, Lashes of London.  Cosette Floral Skater Skirt, £40, Lashes of London

Chic with a splash of lacy

These shoes by Valentino make every step a splash of feminine lace. I would wear them with a very structured, fitted shift dress, preferably of the thickest silk: black, nude or vivid red = vamp fairy.

Eventing in Lace Von Furstenberg

Summer is officially upon us here in Boston, and so, events abound.  Tonight, I'm hitting up a party on Newbury before I head off to a fashion show on The Hill.... thusly, this morning consists of outfit planning and preparation.  I decided to rock my black and white Diane Von Furstenberg dress. I love it because it looks like a cocktail dress, fits like it was made for me, and feels like a t-shirt (the fabric beneath the lace overlay is the softest cotton). Always the accessory minimalist, especially for Thursday night lower-key shindigs, I'm keeping it very simple: French stilettos, diamond studs, and my iPhone is wearing it's  Gucci cover.  For now though, I must be off.... gym, downtown for lunch, nails, hair....  If anyone is wearing anything lovely tonight I shall Instagram as needed. Ciao, Royals!

Summer Girl

My outfit for the Young Partners of Boston Ballet Summer Party: Striped maxi dress with neon pink side panels by Mason, from Scoop NYC, Sukey Original GG Canvas Tote by Gucci and my fav ShoeDazzle espadrilles.

Je veux Cavalli

I can never get enough Cavalli. This stunning suit in summery silk features this year's signature baroque theme and the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year: rich emerald.... Je veux!!!!

Beautiful like diamonds in the sky

These Gucci pumps look so pretty in their display case.... But would be even prettier on my feet. They actually look like my size.....

Rock statement shorts.

I like the metallics because they go with everything.  Summer days with a graphic t,  Spring nights with tights and a silk tank. Just rock them.  All. The. Time. I picked the most flattering cuts for you and the prettiest fabrics. Legs are sexier when separated..... Like rather than wearing a skirt ;-)  Idk WHAT you thought I meant.... Top to bottom: IRO, Versus, DVF, Helmut Lang-- all on my new fav website: http://www.ssense.com.  Thank me later for that little link :-) :-) :-)

Retro, stripes and macrame

Dolce and Gabbana for summer, s'il vous plait!  I love all the fun quirkiness about these outfits.  They seem to have traveled here from a time when bathing suits were more modest and clothes were more well-made.... Pompoms, macrame, stripes....  This line took the best parts of beachwear from the last century, added some updated hemlines and '13 worthy shoes.... and I guess what I'm saying is:               I WANT! I WANT! I WANT!

Printed suits? ....Yes.

While out shopping for my new spring wardrobe I found myself paused in front of an all-over printed blazer and bottom set, and I thought.... should I?  My inclination for my actual (not fantasy wish-list) wardrobe is to stay simple, classic and make sure it fits perfectly.  So, those things considered, the answer is: Yes. The same rules apply to this new trend, which I believe is here to stay, but we must choose carefully.  

The trick is to go with a print that works for you and your personality.  We don't want you looking like a trend victim....Your floral suit should be just that.  If you generally wear preppy clothes, go with a lighter color, airier floral.  If you are more of a vamp, find one which is dark and sultry, with some shine in the fabric.  

The good news is, there are so many options at every price point, you are bound to find the one which "suits" you (sorry, couldn't resist).  Final thought: As spring and summer begin, and Fridays and Mondays become unofficially, more optional, these suits will be my best friend.  Worn together to work, all I need is an overnight bag, white t-shirt, pair of solid shorts, killer sling-back mules, bikini et voilà! Weekend bound!  Suits, in order, by: Celine, Tory Burch, Warehouse, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Louboutin, and Marc Jacobs.

Giant pearls, gold plate and bizarre heels

Wear only art. Shoes by Alexander McQueen.

Postmodern Royal Cavalli = rhapsody in white.... or any color you like

Fringes, lace and classic, with silhouettes both ultra-femme and menswear-inspired, are just a few words I would use to embody Roberto Cavalli's exquisite collection for Spring/Summer 2013.  The incredible craftsmanship and detail of each individual piece is indicative of the conceptual artistry employed in the creative process. In most cases my attitude towards much that appears in couture runway shows tends towards admiration of the gifted marketing, models and showmanship used to essentially add more value to the various products displayed.  This line, however, is proof that you can, in fact, still get what you pay for.  I tried to provide the largest possible images to fully highlight the depth of the spectacular textures(!)

The samples here are only a small taste of the genius of Cavalli.  They inspire me because they allow me to make additional leaps of my own imagination.  I can picture them in any color on the spectrum..... The fringe leggings in neon pink.....  The lace, smock-front blouse in oceanic turquoise..... Simply view the rest of the the collection for a rich palette to choose from for your own musings..... *heart skips a beat*

Look at 'em girls wit the daisy dukes on!

These studded denim shorts by Coal N Terry make me feel like a rock star.  The best part is they are super affordable for such a high-end look (around $150 a pair).  Wear them now with tights and boots and summertime with your favorite cut-off band tee.  With all the colors to choose from you can be confident one will match your personality and it will be highly unlikely to see other chicks wearing that exact pair :-) :-) :-) 

Spring and Summer by Japan's hot chicks

I love Wakatsuki Chinatsu's take on spring and summer fashions for 2013.  Denim and yellow abounds which will make any girl feel like a pageant winner on her day off.    Just remember ladies, there's no need to go head to toe when you find a new designer you like.  I can see any of the pieces on the front two girls being easily incorporated to my existing wardrobe. For example, The yellow a-line skirt, on the second model, would look smoking hot with a simple white ribbed tank top and sandals for summer or with cowboy boots and an oversized sweater for spring.

One huge thing about this line, for me, is that, although typical "supermodels" (over 5'8") are on the runway here, these styles are actually made for more petite women.  If you look at their site you can see that the models they typically employ are of a more average height.  The taller girls almost look too tall for the skirt styles here.  Don't feel bad for the western models though-- they get plenty of work ;-)