SHOP: Skirt Alert

After spending the past two weeks glued to our computer screens watching the RESORT 2012 shows we can’t help but want to skip right over Summer and Fall and dive into some of these LAID-BACK new looks. From PHILLIP LIM to ALEXANDER WANG we are excited for skirts, trousers and metallic accessories. Want to get this look NOW? Check out our take on Resort ’12 and how you embrace the CALIFORNIA COOL today.

Metallic Shoes: Aldo
Denim Skirt: Forever21
Oversized Sweater: Alexander Wang

all runway images from style.com*

STREET SPOTTED: New Lengths

Maxi/ mid-calf length skirts and dresses are key for Spring. We have spotted them in different fabrics and prints.

HOT HOT HOT: Florals

Florals are in full bloom with bright and bold colors standing out.

Clockwise: Joie at Ron Herman; Da-Nang at Intermix; Lilly White at Nordstrom; Forever 21.

ITEM ALERT: Spring has Sprung

Clockwise: Jeweled black J.Crew; Zebra print Old Navy; Ethnic print Havaianas; Green Tory Burch; Black & White Marc by Marc Jacobs; Ditsy print Forever 21; Pink flowers Delias; Multi color Billabong.

TREND REPORT: Stars

We have STARS in our eyes over this new trend for Fall.

Clockwise: Reverie at Em & Co; Scarf by Prova at Net-A-Porter; Ring by Allison Daniel; Shorts by Current/Elliott; Star beaded clutch by Forever 21.

SHOP: Jingle Bell Rock

Have you sent Santa your Holiday wish list yet?! If not… you’re in LUCK with our JINGLE BELL ROCK Must Haves, as your guide to a JOLLY season!

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Leather Motorcycle Jacket 2. Isabel Marant 3. Pamela Love Skull Necklace 4. TOMS Skull Shoes at Neiman Marcus 5. Proenza Shouler Bag 6. Rebecca Taylor Sweater at Bloomingdale’s 7. Dior Nail Polish 8. Balmain Spring ’11 9. Diane Von Furstenburg Kindle Case 10. Forever 21 Maxi Metallic Skirt

HOT HOT HOT: Skirts

SKIRTS are making a comeback in all possible lengths, both long and mid calf form.

Clockwise: Urban Outfitters; Forever 21; Mannequin from Galeries Lafayette; Mango

COLOR REPORT: Posh Purple

PURPLE is a bold, powerful color that is still going strong in all hues moving forward into Spring ’11. We have spotted many trends such as feathers, studs, quilting and velvet all looking POSH in PURPLE.

Clockwise: Burberry velvet quilted puffer jacket; Michael Kors watch; OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’ nail polish; Gucci RTW Spring ’11; Louis Vuitton RTW Spring ’11; Givenchy bag; Versace studded dress; Robert Rodriguez feather skirt; Forever 21 velvet t-shirt; Jeffrey Campbell shoe.

HOT HOT HOT: Pretty ‘n’ Pearls

PEARLS: vintage, grandma, dull. The definition of what you can and can’t do with a pearl is being revamped in a whole NEW way. Stepping outside your jewelry box and into your wardrobe- pearls are being spotted over all sorts of fabulous garments & accessories. Tired of seeing studs and metallic everywhere? Give your wardrobe a classy & feminine twist by mixing unexpected leather or vinyl with the dainty pearl. Embellish your boots, your sunglasses, and your clothes with this unexpected trend. These aren’t your grandma’s pearls!

Clockwise: Haute Hippie pearl beaded top; Diane von Furstenberg; ASOS black pearl sweater; Alexander Wang pearl embroidered velvet jacket; Sonia Rykiel pearl sunglasses; Tata Naka pearl studded boots; Forever21 jacket & necklace.

SAVE: Forever 21

Forever 21 is on a FAST TRACK to expansion, taking over the world one fashionista at a time. Their newest target location is opening TODAY at 1540 Broadway, New York, NY… the old Virgin Records building. We always find the most BABULOUS steals and here are a few of our top picks so you, too, can be ageless in Forever 21 this summer.

Clockwise from top left: crocodile ring, knit and crochet tank, leather bag, motorcycle vest, tortoise shell sunglasses, denim shorts, gladiator sandal.