Esprit

I recently rediscovered the clothing company Esprit. They've got an abundance of fetching apparel on their website. Here are my favorite picks for spring/summer:check babydoll shirt, Esprit, $50. I love the colors in this subtle plaid.

mix cardigan, Esprit, $80. Now that is a cute sweatshirt.full needle hood cardigan, Esprit, $40. So is this. I like the way they call them "knit cardigans."
laura summer skirt, Esprit, $80. Attractive silhouette combined with useful basic.
stripe voile skirt, Esprit, $70. Love the pockets.
madras check dress, Esprit, $60. This is probably too short on its own, but I still think it's lovely.
easy print dress, Esprit, $60. Dazzling.
cute cargo dress, Esprit, $80. A great way to wear leggings with a dress.
print silk dress, Esprit, $110. Incorporate the Safari trend into your wardrobe.
Jersey roundneck top, Esprit, $25. I like the color and the cut of this top.

rugby stripes

I remember raiding my dad's closet and shopping in the boys' department for rugby shirts in the sixth grade. I think rugby shirts were kind of uncool for a while, but my closet is full of rugby stripe inspired t-shirts. (Believe it or not, I was even on a rugby team for a bit in college!) Lately, I've noticed a resurgence of that classic, preppy-ish look, much to my delight... just can't get enough of that thick, juicy stripe.

You too?Taffeta Rugby Skirt, JCrew, $175. Dress 'em up...Rugby striped terry tunic, Gap, $44.50. ...or down. This one looks so comfortable.

This would be so cute over a little Shade shirt. Love the colors. Rugby Babydoll Cami, Forever 21, $9.90.Rugby Hooded Cardigan, Forever 21, $30. A cute spring sweater.Xhilaration Square-Neck Stripe Baby-doll top, Target, $20.Rugby Stripe Tankini, Urban Outfitters, $48. Pretty swimsuit.
Nike Three Quarter Sleeve Stripe Hoodie, Nordstrom, $40. The wide bands of white are so flattering.Short sleeve rugby stripe shirt, Free People, $98. Hmmmm...green or yellow?

Garnet Hill

Julie asked me to find a versatile denim skirt just a little past the knee in length. This was a surprisingly hard request! Luckily, clothing and home design company Garnet Hill has three great-looking options... Shaped Seamed Skirt, Garnet Hill, $78. Simple and flattering.
Pleated Denim Skirt, Garnet Hill, $78. The pleats dress this one up a bit.
Eileen Fisher Stretch-Denim Skirt, Garnet Hill, $108. Straightforward and comfortable.

Garnet Hill has a great collection of other clothing, jewelry, and shoes as well. Here are some of my favorites...Printed Smocked Skirt, Garnet Hill, $98. Pretty colors.Banded Collar Shirtdress, Garnet Hill, $118. Garnet Hill Wide Leather Belt, now $28. I love this look.Banded Tunic, Garnet Hill, $88. Sophisticated. Wear it with these cute slim jeans.Garnet Hill Five-Pocket Slim Jeans, $88.Bateau-Neck Tee by Velvet, Garnet Hill, $57. I adore shirts by Velvet. They always fit perfectly and are made of the softest cotton. This one comes in other bold colors, too.

Chan Luu Champagne Diamond Trellis Necklace, Garnet Hill, $198. Beautiful.Kevia Handmade Stacking Rings, Garnet Hill, $112. I love how simple and natural these look.Cocobelle Wedge Sandal, Garnet Hill, $98. Gorgeous.

be BOLD

Another trend this year is big, bold, graphic prints. Pair your loud print with a quieter neutral. Here are some ways to wear this exciting look.Charlotte Ronson Confetti Top, Urban Outfitters, $172. My favorite!
Short Sleeve Flutter, Must be Mandee, $20. A similar idea for $150 less...always good...
Salsa Blouson Printed Top in blue, Free People, $68. SO pretty.
Penelope Skirt in Bonanza, Skirt Spot, $46. This one's not too wild and crazy, but the print is beautiful.
Style&co Printed Skirt with pockets, Macy*s, $49. I think the white accents keep this from being just another skirt...

Brown and pink wedding

My friend Nicole is the photographer for an upcoming wedding. The colors are brown and pink and she asked for a few wardrobe suggestions. Here's what I came up with. Thanks, Nicole, I hope it's helpful!District Maps Skirt, anthropologie, $88. Sweet summery seersucker. It's actually red, but the tiny stripes make it look pink. Wear it with a cute white top you probably already have.
Prytania Blouse, anthropologie, $68. It has swiss dot side panels and loads of charm.Ashley Vintage Chocolate Floral Dress, RetroCuties.com, $180. Inspired by patterns from the late 1930s, this alluring dress makes a unique statement.

a simple and stylish nine months

I recently received this kind request:

"I love your site and style it fits me perfectly! My best friend L. told me about it! I am asking if you have any fun sites for maternity clothing, etc. I am about 3 months along and haven't got a clue whats out there now. My last child was born 3 years ago!

Any help would be appreciated!"

Thanks, Sarah! I'll start with bottoms, since that is the first place most women need more room. And by bottoms, I mean jeans, because they're everyone's fave, right?Maternal America Classic Fit Maternity Jean, Due maternity, $87. These are a great basic. The designer vibe, minus the $200 price tag.

Hidden panel Clinton trousers, gap.com, $68. Our mutual friend, L., was looking fabulous in these recently. I am always a fan of trouser jeans! A flattering look that easy to dress up or down.
Maternity Roll-Panel Wide Leg jeans, oldnavy.com, $36.50. Check out the cute blue-grey denim! These scream cute and comfy at a very comfortable price.

Other stylish ways to cover your lower half...
Due Essential Maternity Skirt, Due maternity, $68. It's all about comfort. This wide elastic band will enable you to wear the skirt all throughout your term and while you transition back into your normal size. This attractive slate color is very versatile. And, you can definitely wear this skirt to work.
5-pocket denim skirt, Destination Maternity, $35. I actually wore this skirt a lot when I was expecting last year. Like wearing jeans, but you get a nice breeze.
The Softest Yoga Pant by Majamas, Figure8 maternity, $45. Yoga pants give you that easy, luxurious feeling of supreme comfort. And these days, it's acceptable to wear them casually just about anywhere.

Stay tuned for more stylishly simple maternity finds.

sundance

*sigh* I love Park City.
Here are a few pieces from Robert Redford's Sundance Catalog that are beautiful and simple, with great details. The Doris Dress, $155. Dry clean only. I'm thinking it's worth it though, especially if you wear it with red flats. Gorgeous!Justine pants, $98. Machine wash. Look at those cuffs! Love the exposed button fly. They also have "a bit of spandex for an ultra comfortable fit." Genius.French Quarter skirt, $98. Travels well, machine wash. Very pretty.Country Station skirt, $158. Machine wash. One of the prettiest long skirts I've seen.

spring at Boden USA

British clothing company Boden has some great styles for spring. Here are my picks.Fizzy spot top, $58, machine washable (no ironing!)Favorite V Neck Cardigan, Corozo nut buttons, contrast color inside placket, and machine washable, $68, comes in several vibrant colors.Slim cropped jeans, $78. These also come in a nice dark denim, but wouldn't white crops be more fun? Get some now and wear them all spring and summer.Long washed linen skirt, $78. If you are looking for a long skirt, this is a great one. It's machine washable and linen, so you don't have to iron it. I like this versatile shade of blue.