TRENDSPOTTING: The Trench Coat Dress

This spring you may be wanting a new trench coat as an overcoat. But designers have blended this iconic staple with a basic shirtdress. Voilà - a trench coat dress. The majority of your options are basic tan or black. But I found a few execeptions. My favorite is the Karen Millen dress at ASOS.

From Top Middle clockwise: Tory Burch, Bergdorf Goodman, $350.00; Alexander Wang, Nordstrom, $595.00; Karen Millen, ASOS, $319.53; Maison Martin Margiela, Saks, $1275.00; Lois Lane, Shabby Apple, $79.00; Burberry, $2595.00; BJK Couture, $94.95; Talbots, $139.00; Rachel Roy, Macy's, $52.12.

What I Want Now: For The Love of Flowers, Ruffles, and Bows

I am totally obsessed with flowers, ruffles, and bows. So here are the things that I want now that feed right into my über girlie obsession.

Lilac Ruffled Tank @ J.Crew


Strapless Ruffle Dress by La Mixx @ 80's Purple


Stone Garden Necklace @ Anthropologie


Babydoll Top and Bloomers (sold separately) by Kiki de Montparnasse @ Net-a-Porter


Ruffled Silver Metallic Pump @ Ann Taylor


Metallic Rosette/Chiffon Bow Shell @ Ann Taylor


The Ruffled Celosia Sweater @ J. Crew


Bloom Flower Skirt by Malene Birger @ Les Nouvelles

T.R.E.N.D.S.P.O.T.T.I.N.G.

One of the trends for this summer is wearing a burst of color somewhere on your body. No need to go overboard. Just a big pop of color in one of your fashion choices will do. Here are some options for all of your fashion needs. {From top to bottom: Dsquared2 @ Zappos.com; Leather Clutch, Banana Republic; Lizza pumps, Jessica Simpson @ Zappos.com; Silk Mini, J.Crew; Multicolored Ring, Kate Spade @ Nordstrom; Ribbon Dress, Twelve by Twelve for Forever 21; Aaliyah gladiator sandals, Pour la Victoire @ Endless.com; Origami Blouse, Twelve by Twelve for Forever 21; Glory stiletto, Miss Me @ Endless.com; Necklace, Malene Birger @ Net-a-Porter.com; Hobo bag, Marc Jacobs @ Net-a-Porter.com; Shoes, Dress, Ted Baker; Berry Pink Jeans, The Gap; Trench Coat, BB Dakota @ Lulus.com; Dress, Alice + Olivia @ Chickdowntown.com

Look Who's Turning Heads - Celebrity: Gwen Stefani

I love, love, love Gwen Stefani. Reason: Her "I don't need to look like everyone else" attitude. Reminds me of me...LOL! Her style is so unpredictable unlike SO MANY CELEBRITIES. She keeps you guessing. But her surprises for me are always good ones. I can not really think of a time when I thought that she did not look good. You go, Gwen. Keep setting the pace!



{image via Instyle.com}

T.R.E.N.D.S.P.O.T.T.I.N.G.

{First Row: Purse, Melie Blanco @ Lulus.com; Shoes, Forever 21}
{Second Row: Boots, Christian Louboutin @Barney's; Necklace, Forever 21}
{Third Row: Dress, Brian Reyes @ Barney's; Bracelet, Bing Bang @ Barney's; Sandals, Payless.com}

T.R.E.N.D.S.P.O.T.T.I.N.G.

All asymmetrical dresses available at Net-a-Porter.com (except the first dress, top row)

First Row (from left to right): Banana Republic; Calvin Klein; Christian Lacroix; Halston.

Second Row (from left to right): Roksana Ilincic; Marchesa; Hervé Léger.

Look Who's Turning Heads - Celebrity: Rihanna

I love Rihanna and her fab style. First of all, I love a woman who can rock a short hair cut says the woman is totally is rocking a short hair cut. I also love the way she puts outfits together regardless of keeping with the current trends. She does her own thing - always. You go Rihanna!



{image via instyle.com}

T.R.E.N.D.S.P.O.T.T.I.N.G.

1. L.A.M.B. 2. Donna Karan 3. Nine West 4. Charles David 5. Jessica Bennett 6. Dolce Vita 7. Steve Madden 8. Luichiny 9. Pour la Victoire
All shoes are available at Endless.com

T.R.E.N.D.S.P.O.T.T.I.N.G.

From top left: Dress, Cheap and Chic Moschino; Wrap, Furla; Dress, Schumacher; Skirt, Velvet; Shorts, g seventy nine 79; shoes (top), Kenzo; shoes (bottom), Stella McCartney. All styles available at Yoox.com