Chambray and Floral

This chambray shirt is super cute with the leather details. It’s a boyfriend fit, so even though it’s non maternity it fits! Worn with a long tank underneath its great for a substitute of a blazer or cardi. Found at Express.  I am 35 weeks here.

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Pale Pinks & Prints.

I’m loving the look of black and white with pastels right now.  I love these pants from H&M with the white slightly lace pattern…and so comfortable!  Try wearing a cropped leather jacket which is so fresh for spring with a longer tunic length top for creative mix of edgy and feminine.
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March 2013 015Jacket~H&M, Blouse~vintage, Pants~H&M, Boots~Naturalizer, Bag~Michael Kors,
Jewelry~stella&dot & Forever21

Runway to Realway

With fashion week over, and all of the new looks out for Spring in the magazines….I thought I would post my favorite upcoming trends and styles and show how to wear them in the reality we live in!  Which usually isn’t walking the streets of New York or  going to parties and red carpets every night.  It’s meeting up with friends for coffee, shopping, or nights out for dinner.  So here’s to being practical.  : )

1. BLACK & WHITE

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For a casual but chic outfit…combine a crisp white blazer with a casual black t and cropped skinnies with heels.  Or for a dressier approach, black skirt with combined striped top and blazer for a more bold look.  Then, for the relaxed girl…go with white tuxedo pants, biker booties and black leather for that more edgy, cool girl look.

2. STATEMENT SUNGLASSES

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If you love getting the latest shades, but this years statement pairs are a little too out there for you, here are a few pairs that are a little less shocking.

3. BOLD STRIPES

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Try light thin striped skinny jeans with a chambray top for an easy going feel, or more bold thicker striped high waisted pants with a relaxed stweater tucked in…add a statement necklace to up the glam factor.  Then for more classic chic…black pumps, black with wide white tuxedo stripe pants and simple black top…totally put together effortlessly.

4. LUXE LEATHER

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Try a black tank with a mixed material of leather in the front only for added comfort…a leather motorcycle jacket (super cute in a bright color as well) over a chic maxi, or midi dress…or my personal fave, leather leggings.  Mine are only leather in the front so it makes them a bit more unique, not to mention comfortable.  Wear with a blazer and jewelry to soften the edgyness.

5. Short Suits

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So, obviously this look is more seasonal for summer (or for those that aren’t Canadians, all year) but shorts with tights are still a cute look that you can carry off right now…snow and all.  It helps while we wait for Spring to come at least…I love the polished look on the left with a more structured pair of shorts and blazer with cute heels and white sunnies (I may need to duplicate this outfit).  The chambray combo is a super cute relaxed look, with a white tee underneath and understated extras.  For that dressy day time look, classic black but with a pop of blue and some cute heels are perfect for this trend.  I also love Kate’s effortless beachy short suit…the scalloped shorts are adorable and I love the freshness this whole outfit has..add some wedge heels and you’re good to go for a night out!

So, there are five trends that you can take from the runway to realway right now.  Let me know which one is your favorite, and what you plan on wearing for Spring 2013!

On Edge.

For this photo shoot, we went outside in the snow under a little white gazebo…the weather was perfect, and I love how the lighting turned out.  I wanted to showcase the spring trend of wearing brights with black.  Of course leather leggings is a big one, and adding a little jewelry softens it up a bit.

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Blazer, Green Blouse~H&M, Black Blouse~Forever 21, Leather Leggings~Zara, Booties~Nine West, Bag~Michael Kors Jewelry~stella&dot

Wardrobe Styling, Hair & Makeup done by Michaela.

Photography by Laurie Ann Ross Photography

Color me with brights.

Color me with brights.

Time for Tea

Time for Tea

MICHAEL Michael Kors long top
$376 – my-wardrobe.com

AG Adriano Goldschmied pocket jeans
£175 – liberty.co.uk

Gucci lace up bootie
$985 – mytheresa.com

Miss Selfridge hair accessory
£9.50 – missselfridge.com

Cargo Cosmetics > Blush
cargocosmetics.com

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum
$95 – nordstrom.com

Coral lipstick
£50 – chemistdirect.co.uk

Lovesong

Lovesong

Silk shirt
$80 – topshop.com

Biker jacket
$300 – topshop.com

Rag & Bone skinny fit jeans
$240 – net-a-porter.com

Nine West slouch boots
$153 – ninewest.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors studded handbag
$200 – net-a-porter.com

Adele – Lovesong Sheet Music
$5.25 – musicnotes.com