WHAT'S HOT: PEPLUM TREND

Peplum’s have been popping up everywhere from New York’s Fashion Week to the Oscar’s. This trend—a short flared ruffle around the waistline of dresses, jackets, and skirts—is so fun and easy to wear!

The classic way to wear a peplum is in a dress, either elegant for an event or casual for day-to-day wear. Tina Fey and Michelle Williams were both spotted rocking peplum style dresses on the red carpet for the Oscars last weekend. We really like this classic version of the peplum dress from Alice + Olivia. Accessorize it with big rings, sunglasses, and/or a tote to keep the attention on the dress.

Olivia Palermo showcased the peplum trend during fashion week with this great striped jacket from Tibi. Pair it with a skinny-leg pant and cute pumps to accentuate the flare around your waist. The most important thing to remember when wearing peplum’s is to keep it skinny everywhere else!

This red skirt from ModCloth offers a piece that can be dressed up or dressed down depending on your occasion. Plus it’s a great price! Wear it with a fitted shirt tucked in and tights to focus on the ruffle.

You can also try the peplum in a top! This cream lace top is a great option for spring. It can be worn with shorts like in the picture or a fitted pencil skirt for a dressier look.

Celebs are wearing peplum’s all the time! Check out these great dresses worn by Blake Lively and Reese Witherspoon on the runway.

Where you can find these looks:

Alice + Olivia: $264 (Victoria Peplum Dress)

Tibi: $495 (Peplum-waist Striped Jacket)

ModCloth: $42.99 (Eternal Flame of Love Skirt)

Tibi: $275 (Katya Lace Top)

TREND WE LOVE: OVERSIZED ENVELOPE BAG

We’re loving these oversized clutches! They’re trendy and super practical—they fit all the essentials plus your iPad. Perfect for on-the-go-women who are looking for a new bag to carry. They range in color, pattern, shape, and size so it’s easy to find your perfect envelope clutch for spring!

The first clutch is nude and so versatile! It will match any outfit and can be used in any season. It’s a great starting bag if you don’t want to spend too much but want to experiment with the trend!

Use this brightly colored bag to add a pop to your daytime outfit. The tomato color is great for the warmer weather that’s around the corner! Try it with a flowy spring time dress and a cute cardi.

Want a more classic look? Try this black and gold Tory Burch oversized clutch. As a bonus, this bag features a detachable chain strap for multiple uses.

We love the fold over style in this Fendi clutch! Teal is a big this spring so this color combo makes the bag even better. Unfold it for bigger items (folders, tablets, etc) or fold it over for casual use. 

Celeb spotted! Lauren Conrad and friend carry their very own oversized envelope bags at a recent dinner. These are great for nights out because they’re so easily dressed up!

us.asos.com- $26.86 (ASOS Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch)

Piperlime- $78 (Mia Oversized Clutch)

Shopbop- $325 (Tory Burch Reva Oversized Clutch)

Neiman Marcus- $840 (Fendi Chameleon Bicolor Flap Clutch)

SPOTTED TREND: PATTERNED BOTTOMS

Recently, we’ve seen floral and patterned pants pop up across the spring collection. They’re a fun way to transition your wardrobe to the spring season and the bold print adds some excitement to your outfit! There are tons of different prints, colors, and styles to make this trend versatile for everyone.

The first style features darker, cooler colors—great for your wardrobe right now! Pair it with a simple blouse or cardigan while the weather is still a little colder.

We love this floral denim jean from shopbop! The jean material offers a more casual look and can be paired with a simple flowy shirt as pictured and some strappy sandals for everyday wear.

This last pair is our favorite silhouette for patterned bottoms—the cigarette pant. This bold floral pattern is just the print you need to shift into warmer weather! Wear them with a casual knit top that will keep the focus on the pants.

Where we found these styles: 

6pm.com- $31.99 (Nic+Zoe Tropics Ankle Pant)

Shopbop.com- $186.00 (Floral Ankle Peg Skinny Jeans)

J Crew- $298.00 (Cafe Capri in fresco floral sateen)

TREND WE LOVE: POLKA DOTS

Big or small, neutral or in color, we're loving the look of polka dots. An easy way to add interest to your look, and a great way to ease into prints and pattern. Make it the focus in a dress, a simple statement in a blouse, or a pop of excitement with an accessory.

Start small with this Ombre Polka Scarf from Anthropologie. Pair it with a simple tee and a blazer or soft cardi.

 

Try a sleeveless blouse with a bright color cardigan or a long sleeved version with layered long necklaces. If you want to go bold—try it with a chino in color! A simple black and white polka dotted top paired with bright colored bottoms will having you feeling like spring.

For more of a high fashion look, try this Swiss Dot Dress from Dolce Vita. Dress it up with tights and a cute blazer to help it make the transition from Winter to Spring!

Where we found these styles:

Anthropologie- $58.00 (Ombre Polka Scarf)

J Crew- $98.00 (Natasha Sleeveless Top) and $178.00 (Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan)

Gap- $49.95 (Colored Chinos)

Dolce Vita- $99.40 (Swiss Dot Dress)