They’re everywhere this Spring.


And, lucky for all of us, they’re super versatile.
No matter your style, there’s a shirt dress for you.
With lots of layers or by itself, no matter what the weather is, you can wear a shirt dress.
The same shirt dress can be dressed up for work or dressed down for a backyard bbq.


Here is a guide for how to wear a shirt dress. Different ways to wear one, different styles to try and where you can buy yours now.

How To Wear a Shirt Dress

Cutesy

For a cute, demure look, wear a shirt dress with opaque tights and ballet flats. This is a good look for class, a casual work setting, a lunch date or a girls day of shopping.

Casual

In the heat of the Summer, go bare-legged and wear your shirt dress with flat gladiator sandals or a pair of topsiders. This look is a bit less feminine than the one described above, but is appropriate for all of the same settings.

Sophisticated

To really dress up a shirt dress, belt it with a skinny belt and wear heels. A ruffled tank underneath can also add a feminine touch. This look works for the office, a lunch meeting, happy hour or a second date.

Fashionista

For a super put together, I-should-be-a-stylist look, wear your shirtdress with a wide belt (for the best look, find a belt with an interesting buckle or a funky woven pattern) and tall boots. This look is ideal for plaid shirt dresses.

Types of Shirt Dresses

Dressy

Utility

Draw String

Thoughts?

What’s your favorite way to wear a shirt dress? Have you already picked your dress out for Spring?

Though the cold, wet weather has prevented most of us from jumping head first into Spring 2010 fashion, a great way to begin your Spring wardrobe transformation is by carrying a handbag worthy of the season. Here are the top trends for handbags this Spring.

Neutral Colors

Camel browns, creams and even earthy pastels are perfect for Spring.

White

While it’s always a popular color for Spring handbags, white is particularly popular this Spring. In fact, if you get one handbag this Spring, go for a white one.

Crossbody

Though super practical, this style has never been very stylish. It’s not the way you wear this purse that has kept it from being stylish; it’s just that designers were not making attractive crossbody purses until now.

Satchel

Satchels are the predominant style this Spring. Find an oversized satchel in one of the season’s top colors and you can’t go wrong.

Metallic Hardware

Studs, chains, exposed zippers and other metallic embellishments are making even neutral colored bags look rocker-chic.

Which style of handbag will you wear this Spring?

Think boots are just a necessity for your Fall/Winter wardrobe? Think again!


Boots are an essential addition to your Spring wardrobe. Not only are Spring boot styles super cute this season, they’re also a great way to transition your look from Winter to Spring.


Here are a few of the hottest boots this Spring.

Boots for Spring 2010

This Spring, stash your thigh high black leather boots and go for a lighter, softer pair in grey or camel suede.

Ankle

Wear your ankle boots with a Spring dress and tights. Or, as the temperatures rise, ditch the tights. For more on how to wear ankle boots, check out this post.

Cowboy

Cowboy boots were big last Fall, but they are bigger than ever this Spring. At most stores, they top the list of Spring arrivals and are available in a variety of heights, styles and colors. Wear your cowboy boots with leggings, a dress or skinny jeans. For more on how to wear cowboy boots, check out this post.

Lace Up

Kind of a new trend this Spring, the lace up boot is an interesting way to mix your boot wearing habits up a bit. Lace up boots can be super feminine or somewhat androgynous. Depending on the style you find, you can wear them with shorts, dresses, leggings or skinny jeans.

Thoughts?

I’m definitely craving a pair of grey suede ankle boots, I’ll for sure be wearing my cowboy boots and that first pair of lace up boots has ‘Crystal’ written all over it.
What do you think? Will you be wearing boots this Spring?

What are the ‘in’ colors for Spring 2010? This, the color question, is the number one question I’m asked from season to season.


While most designers base their color choices on the Pantone report, it really takes getting into a season a bit to see what is actually going to take off with retailers and consumers. In this case, it looks like Pantone was pretty right on in their color forecast; turquoise is the color of choice this Spring.


Does that mean you should run out and buy a monochromatic turquoise wardrobe? Absolutely not!


Turquoise can be added to your wardrobe with accessories and pieces you already have. Or, you can buy one or two new bright pieces to liven up what you already have.


And, let’s not forget all of the other colors that are stylish this Spring. Choose the ones that you like best and run with those!


Here’s a rundown of the season’s most trendy colors. It’s what we saw on the Spring 2010 runways and what we’re seeing in retail stores now that Spring collections are being debuted.

Shades of Blue

Navy has always been associated with Spring. It’s the whole sailor thing, I’m sure. This Spring, that color has gotten a bit brighter with turquoise and what Pantone is calling ‘amparo’. Again, the inspiration is nautical. These blues are meant to prompt visions of beach vacations, blue skies and sparkling pools. Want something a little more classic? Navy is still a very stylish option.

Bright Pastels

Not quite neon, not quite pastel, bright pastels are the perfect way to brighten up your wardrobe and kiss those gray Winter skies goodbye. Similar to that bright blue shown above, bright yellows, corals and violets are sunny colors perfect for the warmer weather headed our way.

Neutrals

Subtle neutrals were perhaps the most popular shades on the runways for Spring 2010. Of course, the thing about neutrals is that they don’t jump out at you. That’s the beauty of their subtlety. With neutral shades, you are more prone to notice the designs of the pieces rather than the colors. It’s only when recapping the shows that you realize most of the pieces were nudes, grays, dusty pinks and beiges. Neutrals are super versatile and inherently feminine. They can be emboldened with bright accessories or kept subdued with other neutral shades.

Fire Shades

Bright poppies, flame reds and fire oranges are a bold choice for Spring 2010. With the exception of the super bright blue and turquoises, vivid fire shades were the only vibrant colors this Spring. Pair with neutrals to tone them down or wear fire shade accessories to add a pop of vivid color to the other muted shades of the season.

Black & White

While it’s ultra classic and never out of style, the black and white combination is exceptionally stylish this season. Go for a colorblock piece or a geometric design.

Thoughts?

Which of these colors is your personal favorite? Looking through lots of options as I was creating this post, I’ve discovered I am very drawn to the bright blues and am still a huge fan of navy. I might try some of the bright fire colors and maybe even some bright pastels. So, in short, I’ll probably be wearing all of these colors this Spring. Ha!
What about you?