Pleated

I have a minor obsession with buying pleated skirts and dresses lately.  I actually feel quite proud that last year I was one of the first to sport this trend and am very happy it's continuing into this year.  I found this cute little mint green skirt via Facebook from a little boutique but unfortunately they were sold out.  I was able to order it from Lulu's though in case you're interested.

elle fanning pleated skirt

Love this dress... so perfect for a honeymoon!

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Here's a few of my other pleated purchases lately...

hive and honey pleated maxi dress

I was lucky to find this maxi skirt at Anthropologie the other night on sale for $19.95 because it was missing the zipper and top button.  Easily fixed by my awesome seamstress!

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Are you loving pleats as much as I do???

Spring: 2011 Diane Von Furstenburg

I stumbled upon DVF's spring looks while ordering some new flats from ShopBop over the weekend.  I wanted to order everything but I don't think my wallet could handle it..

{all images via shopbop.com}

I just cannot get enough of everything!  Loving the bright colors and bold patterns mixed with neutrals.  Hope the hubby sees this! :)

What are your favorite spring looks???

Friend or Faux?

I recently saw an old picture of Carrie (aka Sarah Jessica Parker) in one of her iconic fur coats and it got me all nostalgic and also thinking about my fur situation.  My situation is that I have no fur.  I would love a fur for Christmas though.  Faux of course.  I want to be PETA friendly.  A fur coat is perfect for a night out on the town and even now works for daytime.  Everytime New Years rolls around I wish I had a fur coat, thus, I am sharing a few faux fur options for you:

 Juicy Couture Tipped Faux Fur Jacket

Donna Salyers Red Fox Faux Fur

Kate Spade Lynda

Graham & Spencer Faux Fur

Oh how the Tables do Turn

Isn't it crazy the way styles really do come back to haunt us?  Some of these styles I swore I'd never dare try again but yet, here I am, coveting them, loving them.  Here's a few that are a blast from the past:

Clogs

{Aldo}

Now this is a trend I used to look back on and say, "Ewww.. What was I thinking?"  I can't believe now I'm already thinking about all of the different ways I can wear them this fall and winter.  This is even after I already bought the Target peep toe version... Hmm... am I out of my mind???

Leopard Print

{D & Y}

I seriously used to think leopard print was the sh%t bomb (and I actually used to say bomb) and then one day I was just decided it was tacky and swore it off.  I'm eating my words again.  I'm dying for a leopard print cardigan (perfect with a LBD), Tory Burch Revas, and this scarf.

Desert Boots

{J. Crew}

I remember my Mom making me wear a non heel version of these and really resented them.  I felt like a boy.  Wow, isn't it amazing what a little wedge heel can do for these puppies?  I actually blogged about them back a few months ago and I found a similar pair on Piperlime that I ordered because who knows how long I'll love them this time...

Chambray Shirts

{J.Crew}

Chambray??  Denim??  Two in the same.  This is something I make fun of my Dad constantly for wearing.  This is like his go-to piece de resistance.  I used to call him "Tim the Tool Man Taylor".  I guess that's me now!  I passed by J. Crew's display window yesterday and saw this shirt underneath a beautiful strapless floral dress and knew I had to have one.  Now I doubt I'd be daring enough to wear it under a dress but I could definitely work with the combination above.

Have fun reliving the past this season! 

What's the worst fashion trend you followed??