Comfy and casual spring day

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Photos: Earrings: Stella & Dot (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Brigitte” / Shirt: BCBG / Leather Wrap Bracelet: Tory Burch / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar here) / Bangles: JCrew & Ippolita (similar) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Belt & Buckle C Wonder / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Joie

The weather is starting to warm up and spring activities are in full swing for my kids. This means I need comfortable and casual clothing for the weekend which is easy to wear at a Little League game, soccer game or by the pool. I get bored always wearing regular jeans so these bright skinnies from the Gap are the perfect way to break the boredom of plain ol’ denim. They are also comfortable and on-trend color-wise. Love that!

I am also a huge fan of the current slip-on sneaker trend. I love how sneakers this season are being made in leather and other unexpected fabrications. It makes a comfortable shoe more interesting and less “frumpy” than just wearing plain ol’ sneakers! This pair from Joie is soft and comfortable; the perfect combination!

How are you staying comfortable and on-trend as spring kicks into gear?

Kal Rieman fall 2014 sneak peek!

Kal Rieman is an amazing emerging designer from New York. Her pieces are classic and easily integrate into any wardrobe over time. I love this about her collection. Instead of trendy pieces which are only good for one or two seasons, Kal Rieman’s designs are timeless and the perfect foundation to build a wardrobe upon. Below are few of my favorite pieces from her fall/winter 2014/2015 collection. I have my eye these for fall!

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To learn more about Kal Rieman, please visit KalReiman.com. 

D’Orsay flats for spring 2014

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One of the big shoe trends for the spring 2014 season is the d’orsay flat. As the height of heels comes down to Earth for the spring 2014, and casual styles such as slip-on sneakers and one inch stacked heels come into fashion, the flat takes on a middle-of-the-road style in the d’orsay.

D’Orsay flats are neither casual nor dressy; they are right in-between. This makes the d’orsay flat an easy style to invest in for the spring 2014 season. After all, the d’orsay flat can be worn with jeans to dress them down, or trousers for the office, or with a skirt to dress them up! Love that!

D’Orsay flats appeared on the spring 2014 runways in New York, Paris, Milan and London; but they did not dominate, nor did they make a huge impact. The d’orsay flat was noticed, and picked up by, store buyers who recognized they would be a fresh and versatile style for the spring 2014 season. Runway trend + street style trend = perfection!

The d’orsay flat is a good shoe investment for the spring 2014. As the key replacement for the ballet flat in spring 2014, the d’orsay flat is staying put on the fashion map as we move through the year into fall and winter. Therefore, the d’orsay flat in neutral colors and black, is the perfect investment not just for spring, but for all of 2014. If you are more interested in a seasonal shoe, the d’orsay flat in a pretty pastel or bright pink will be the perfect touch for the season.

My pair of d’orsay flats are pictured above; and let me just say they are incredibly comfortable! There are so many beautiful d’orsay flats on the market for the spring 2014 season. I picked out a few fabulous pairs from around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love my picks! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉