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Recommended by lillianb on Jul 21, 2008

This off white wedding dress combines a verdant green with floral lace. It would be amazing for a spring wedding. I seem to prefer wedding dresses with sashes and this sash in it's wonderful coordinating color is just amazing.

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Lists: Wedding Bliss!
Tags: corset, dress, floor length, green, lace, Offwhite, Sash, satin, spring, strapless, train, wedding, wedding dress

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/1249E84B/A9A919C1/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:24:22 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/5290C68F/3D0601B4/Mariposa-Recycled-Two-Tiered

Recommended by lillianb on May 21, 2008

When I have a smaller gathering or am using the cosmo bowl, I think that this two tiered server would do wonderfully for cupcakes. No reason to overwhelm people if you just have a small amount to display. I like how it looks like a giant flower.

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Lists: Eco style--be green without looking like a hippie
Tags: aluminum, dogwood, eco, floral, flowers, green, home, primrose, recycle, serving piece, spring, table, two tiered

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/5290C68F/3D0601B4/ Wed, 21 May 2008 08:08:06 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/71EF4E8E/DB76A456/Emily-Temple-Cute-Cotton

Recommended by lillianb on May 17, 2008

I've been going around in circles on this dress. On one hand I like it's simple style, it's soft cotton and it's minimalist design. On the other hand, some times I think it would make a better nightgown than a dress. Still not sure where I fall on it (probably a fresh casual spring dress), but I love it all the same.

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Lists: Those lazy days of summer
Tags: buttons, casual, cotton, dress, emily temple cute, knee-length, nightgown, pin-tucks, spring, three-quarter sleeves

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/71EF4E8E/DB76A456/ Sat, 17 May 2008 13:19:02 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/196C111F/F5EDEE6B/Chance-of-Flowers-by-Malin

Recommended by lillianb on Apr 18, 2008

As far as decorative parasols go, I don't think I've seen something this pretty for a while. Yellow and blue flowers bloom all over the umbrella like raindrops would fall. It's a gorgeous design executed in gorgeous colors. It would only be good for sunny days, but with a umbrella like that I'd be willing to take that chance.

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: Keep The Sun Away!, You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: blue, floral, flowers, parasol, Pretty, spring, turquoise, umbrella, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/196C111F/F5EDEE6B/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:20:11 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/CAF000C1/4922241B/Vintage-Umbrella

Recommended by lillianb on Apr 18, 2008

There is something that always captures my fancy about umbrellas. I don't know what it is, but I love them. I'm totally digging this vintage umbrella in orange and blue. With a floral pattern and orange and blue stripes, it's just the sort of umbrella that makes you stand out a bit from the crowd and it matches my vintage sensibilities quite well!

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: Keep The Sun Away!, You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: blue, floral, flowers, orange, parasol, rain, retro, spring, umbrella, vintage

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/CAF000C1/4922241B/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:31:38 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/7FD69DF6/8D540CA5/Parasoled-Flora

Recommended by lillianb on Apr 18, 2008

Spring makes me want to dress in flowers and freshly blooming things. Things like these earrings. The softly colored lucite earrings bring a bit of spring to your ears. With their olive leaves, pink flowers and quartz combine to make drop earrings that won't overwhelm your outfit or you.

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Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: drop earrings, earrings, floral trend, flowers, flower, jewelry, lucite, olive, spring

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/7FD69DF6/8D540CA5/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:18:00 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/D32F0E45/F87F2C9C/Checker-Peep-Toe-Slingback

Recommended by lillianb on Mar 4, 2008

When I was in 6th grade I took money from who knows where (allowance? babysitting? who knows) and bought my very first pair of shoes. They looked amazingly similar to this checkered peep toe shoes. These shoes are absolutely perfect for spring! I like the very vibrant and fun colors, orange, green and sunshine yellow. Plus with a petite heel, buckled bow, peep toe and a slingback...one can't help but adore them!

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Tags: blue, bow, buckle, green, heel, orange, pattern, peep toe, plaid, shoe, Slingback, spring, sunshine, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/D32F0E45/F87F2C9C/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:26:42 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/6444063F/F0459D0A/Easter-Egg-Cake

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 26, 2008

Because I come straight from church to brunch, I like things easy. And this Easter Egg Cake keeps things simple. It's lemon with lemon curd filling which is a total spring flavor. And it's frosted to resemble the cutest egg from the egg hunt.

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Lists: Bunnies and Bacon
Tags: bright, brown, brunch, cake, cream, Easter, Easter Brunch, lemon cake, lemon curd, spring, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/6444063F/F0459D0A/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:18:38 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/A6891C8A/BDB8491D/Egg-Ornaments

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 26, 2008

Back when I was in middle school we learned how to make Ukrainian eggs. These pastel egg ornaments remind me of the eggs we learned how to make that day, but they won't go bad and they'll look adorable on my white Easter Egg Tree. The white patterns against the pastel, make for a nice creamy setting for the first blush of spring.

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: Bunnies and Bacon
Tags: blue, cream, Easter, Easter Brunch, easter decoration, egg, green, ornament, pastels, pink, purple, spring, Ukrainian eggs, white, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/A6891C8A/BDB8491D/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:54:20 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/476B4124/42DD41E2/Park-Vogel-tweed-cashmere-bow

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 26, 2008

Spring might be warmer than winter, but it's still cold some days. And while fashion was never about being sensible...it's delightful surprise when one can be warm and not be bundled to the sky. Plus cashmere is so...spring ready to begin with.

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Tags: bow, cashmere, shirt, short-sleeved, spring, sweater, tan, top, warm

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/476B4124/42DD41E2/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:25:49 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/9765AC2C/25775FE2/Brunello-Cucinelli-Printed

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 25, 2008

Bigger skirts always seem to be fashionable in the spring. I like this grey muslin skirt from Brunello Cucinelli. As much as I love the miniskirt trend, I don't wear them as all the time...skirts like this can be worn for any age group.

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Lists: Glorious Gray!
Tags: ageless, gray, grey, knee-length, muslin, print, skirt, spring, summer

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/9765AC2C/25775FE2/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:02:58 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/0A236791/6562379B/Rozae-Nichols-Pleated-Skirt

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 25, 2008

I always think of Italy when I see circle skirts. This pleated grey skirt feels like I should be perched on a vespa wearing a big wrap shirt with an insanely large necklace of some semi-precious stones, maybe turquoise? Either way it is just what I want to portray a nice relaxed spring look. Viva la sun!

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Lists: Glorious Gray!
Tags: Capri, circle, gray, grey, Italy, knee-length, Pleats, red, relaxation, skirt, spring, stripes, tan

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/0A236791/6562379B/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:48 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/4B18ABBA/663BA2FB/Acrobat-grey-linen-Honeymoon

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 25, 2008

Grey really is one of those colors that can transcend the seasons. I normally love a darker grey in the fall or winter. But this lighter than air grey skirt is screaming to be worn in the spring. From the way it looks like it would swivel as you walk, to lace lining the bottom. This skirt would totally be a staple of my wardrobe in the spring!

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Lists: Glorious Gray!
Tags: air, gray, grey, knee length skirt, lace, light, linen, Lovely!, skirt, spring

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/4B18ABBA/663BA2FB/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:52:06 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/639B7204/66ABE172/Yoana-Baraschi-shell-cotton

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 15, 2008

What's the one rule everyone learn as soon as they start paying attention to fashion? I'd have to vote for "no white before memorial day or after labor day". I know that there are some winter whites and all, but in general I tend to stick to it (better to be safe eh?). This creamy white tulip skirt looks just like I'd imagine a tulip to if you put in on. It's relaxed, it's casual and it's perfect for spring and summer (after memorial day of course. ;-) ).

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Lists: Tulips are oh so precious! Especially in fashion.
Tags: casual, cream, knee-length, skirt, spring, summer, tulip, tulip skirt, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/639B7204/66ABE172/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:19:21 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/8E261621/B0986863/Casual-Tulip-Skirt

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 15, 2008

Tulips! This tulip skirt surprises me so nicely, as it actually keeps the rest of the tulip shape. I could see this in the office, it's professional without being staid. I like how it hits just at the knee which gives you plenty of discretion and always you to pair with so much. I know I'd love to see it on casual friday with a nice striped button up shirt.

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Lists: Tulips are oh so precious! Especially in fashion.
Tags: black, business casual, skirt, spring, tulips, tulip skirt

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/8E261621/B0986863/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:20:21 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/4F6FF6FA/4B44883C/Akris-Silk-Mesh-Blouse-Tulip

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 15, 2008

Tulips are the very harbinger of spring. Poking out of the snow, there is something so hopeful about tulips. That's why I love it when the tulip skirts come out. They let you bring a little bit of hope and spring to just about everywhere you go. And this black knee length tulip skirt feels like it can go just about everywhere. It's a subtle tulip shape, so it doesn't make your hips look huge as some bulbous skirts.

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Lists: Tulips are oh so precious! Especially in fashion.
Tags: Belted, black, knee-length, Pleats, skirt, spring, tulip skirt

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/4F6FF6FA/4B44883C/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:12:56 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/63A7E16A/B0EA8AAB/Chiffon-Pleated-Dress

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 4, 2008

Spring and summer are all about fun. This trapeze dress spins and twirls and cavorts all over you as you are having fun. I love the accordion pleats, the collar neckline and the absolute fun of this dress. Paired with a chunky necklace it's fun. I might throw, at the very least, some solid tights under it, which allow you to be free as you have fun with the movement this dress is bound to inspire.

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Lists: Where is my sun! Resort and winter get away gear.
Tags: above the knee, accordion, black, dance, dress, movement, sheer, spring, trapeze

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/63A7E16A/B0EA8AAB/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:21:06 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/9C1637B5/20FDEFD6/MILLY-Canary-Bow-Pencil-Skirt

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 1, 2008

Though I wear jeans, I'd be happiest if I could live in knee length skirts day in and day out. This gorgeous canary yellow tweed skirt by Milly is just my style. It has a flattering cut, a nice knee length and those extra little feminine touches (bow and slight flare). This would probably be best with a nice button up shirt or maybe a charming cream cardigan. It's just so pert and pretty!

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Tags: back slit, bow, Flare, knee length skirt, pert, Pretty, skirt, spring, tweed, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/9C1637B5/20FDEFD6/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:11:20 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/CB1282B0/7F218280/VOOM-Rose-Top

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 1, 2008

Remember that scene in '13 going on 30'? The line "flirty and thirty" reminds me of this top. The thing is though that everyone deserves a good cute top. And this cream silk top with baby doll sensibilities and rose decoration definitely qualifies. Though it's silk, I'm thinking it's more casual. Maybe stovepipe jeans or a skinny pencil skirt. It needs something to balance the free flowing casual nature of the top.

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Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: cream, flirty, floral, flowers, rose, shirt, silk, Sleeveless, spring, tank top, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/CB1282B0/7F218280/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:52:12 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/61ADAC02/FAFDCEA1/KAREN-ZAMBOS-St-Barts-Dress

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 1, 2008

I think something about spring serves to bring us back to that childlike time of wonder and that childlike appreciation of colors. I never wear so bright and primary of colors as I do when it's the first blush of spring. Something like this Karen Zambos mini dress. It's bright and in primary colors (red and blue). But rather than looking like superman, it looks fun and festive (and like it should be colored in with crayons).

I'd love this dress over a pair of jeans that fight off spring's lingering chill.

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: blue, bubble dress, casual, dress, floral, flowers, Karen ZAMBOS, mini dress, Poppy, red, spring, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/61ADAC02/FAFDCEA1/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:30:07 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/7A65ABBD/FCBD9AE7/Rose-Babydoll-Dress

Recommended by lillianb on Feb 1, 2008

And the yellow rose of texas....oops! I'm supposed to be talking about a dress. This particular yellow rose dress that caught my eye. It's so bright and spring-y, plus with the rose itself it's oh so fun! Yellow is always such a spring-y color. Baby birds, baby eggs and now you, baby. ;-)

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Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: above the knee, dress, floral, flowers, fresh, mini dress, rose, spring, summer, Texas, yellow

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/7A65ABBD/FCBD9AE7/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:37:35 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/63FED2D3/337ECF6E/Black-and-White-Poppy-Field

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 28, 2008

This reminds me of something Blair Waldorf would wear (yes, I adore Gossip Girl). And who could blame me? Who wouldn't want to wear Blair's amazing fashion sense, elegant, old school and seemingly vintage, it's nice to see clothes being appreciated for being clothes. The cut reminds me immensely of the the white eyelet dress from early in the season. The black and white poppy fields feel very mod--and also, very spring.

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Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: black, blair, blair waldorf, dress, floral, flowers, knee-length, mod, peter pan collar, Poppy, retro, spring, vintage, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/63FED2D3/337ECF6E/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:32:54 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/482596CB/2EDE0504/Red-Lillypad-Strapless-Dress

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 28, 2008

Red is such a vibrant color! And red really is one of my favorite colors year round, but especially in spring. I think it's reminiscent of poppies and that might be why I might be so enamored of it. This long red strapless dress with a gigantic white floral pattern is a stunner in the spring or in the summer. But I think I'd like it best by the side of a pool.

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Lists: You know what they say about April showers....
Tags: dress, floral, long dress, pool, Poppy, red, spring, strapless dress, summer, Twist

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/482596CB/2EDE0504/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:15:43 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/C01C7AD3/8C2BBECB/Prada-fuchsia-patent-leather

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 28, 2008

I still remember when that Aqua song came out, you know the one. As much as I wished I could say my strong woman self was up in arms about the objectification of women, but even in my innocent high school fervor I couldn't. I found it catchy!

And now the shoes, these beautiful pink plastic (well patent) Prada pumps come. The heel is significantly high while still being low enough for daily wear (unlike my last sky high pair of pink patent heels). The pink is an amazingly bright (so barbie girl!) pink. Life in plastic, it's fantastic.

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Lists: Shiny! It's a patent attack!
Tags: Barbie, fantastic, heel, patent, pink, plastic, pump, shoe, spring

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/C01C7AD3/8C2BBECB/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:15:43 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/1A16A6E3/51B6595F/Yves-Saint-Laurent-orange

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 27, 2008

I'm in love with orange. It has such a lovely spring feel! Plus with this adorable orange bow, I can't wait to pair this with a skirt, a dress, or maybe even jeans. Orange has such a way of reminding spring, it's bold and festive and super springy. Plus with the dark color I don't have to worry about the silly memorial day rule.

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Tags: ankle strap sandal, black, bow, heel, orange, Pretty, sandal, shoe, spring, strappy

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/1A16A6E3/51B6595F/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:20:10 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/9F923191/1AAF571B/Tory-Burch-Canvas-Butterfly

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

Heart, stars and rainbows, clovers and balloons! Well okay, this purse doesn't have any of those. It actually have butterflies. But with the spring like tableau of butterflies and the brown patent handles, it's a perfect spring bag. I can see stuffed full of picnic delights or out on a pretty day at the farmers market.

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: Shiny! It's a patent attack!
Tags: brown, butterflies, butterfly, canvas, Ivory, over the arm, patent, pink, purse, shiny, spring, Tory Burch, tote, turquoise

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/9F923191/1AAF571B/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:22:58 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/828A33B9/FBE61173/Fendi-Ruched-Dress-Turquoise

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

Hello Turquoise! The model in this picture is wearing this as a dress, it's a little bit short for my taste as a dress. But I'm thinking as shirt it would be perfect! Maybe casual it up with some skinny jeans, and a headband. Or summer it up with a pair of shorts. Or, if you are brave it could be done as a dress. This ruched silk dress from Fendi is absolutely fantastic no matter what way your remix it.

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Tags: dress, Fendi, mini dress, ruched, shirt, silk, Sleeveless, spring, summer, turquoise

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/828A33B9/FBE61173/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:52:58 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/E11F27BD/598D992F/Carlos-Falchi-Matte-Croc

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

Spring means green, green means rain and rain means an umbrella. For some reason, even though my winter purses can contain themselves. They always get bigger as spring and summer approach. This pink crocodile doctor's bag will totally fit my spring style. It's big enough to hold the wallet, the camera, the blackberry, the umbrella and the makeup. And it's also pink enough to be downright cheerful for the spring season. I'm thinking of accessorizing the purse with a scarf and I'm ready to roll.

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Tags: bright, carlos falchi, cheerful, crocodile, doctor bag, handbag, large purse, over the shoulder bag, pink, purse, spring

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/E11F27BD/598D992F/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:53:18 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/FBBC337E/E508C593/Manolo-Blahnik-Croc-Slingback

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

So I was back home for a wedding recently and I found...the shoes. Now, I love shoes. And these were patent wedges with little heart cutouts. I eventually left them in the store because I wondered how often I would actually wear them. These green croc slingback Manolos on the other hand would be worn constantly. Why, do you ask?

(a) I love slingbacks
(b) I love spring green
(c) I love crocodile shoes
(d) I love Manolos
(e) All of the above

If you answered e, you are correct!

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Tags: crocodile, green, heels, love, Manolo Blahnik, Manolo, Pointy, shoes, Slingback, spring, spring green

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/FBBC337E/E508C593/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:46:58 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/573BB81B/4FBC6875/D-G-Dolce-Gabbana-Poppy-Print

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

There are no words to describe my love for poppies. If a guy asks me what my favorite flower is, I usually say hydrangeas or lilies (because they are so much prettier in a formal arrangements). It's poppies though that I really love. That deep red, the pretty black center. They are easy, breezy and oh so casual. That's why I love this new D & G poppy shirt. The poppies are big, brazen and bold and this shirt looks like it can traverse from jeans, to capris, to even a casual skirt.

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Tags: black, D&G, dolce & gabbana, poppies, Poppy, red, skirt, Sleeveless, spring, strappy, tank top, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/573BB81B/4FBC6875/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:13:22 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/72BF0F97/4AE6BED5/Rebecca-Taylor-Ruffled-Hem

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

There was more snow this morning and as I look out the window the yard is covered in a wintery wonderland. This bright turquoise dress from Rebecca Taylor captures my longing for spring perfectly. It's brightness fights back the grey, it's shortness makes it perfect for resort or late spring/early summer wear, and it's ruffled chiffon hem makes sure you know it's not taking itself too seriously and neither should you. In essence, it's a relaxing beach vacation all in a dress.

This Review is: Smart Funny Useful

Lists: Where is my sun! Resort and winter get away gear.
Tags: above knee, chiffon, flirty, fun, Rebecca Taylor, resort, ruffles, ruffle, Sleeveless, spring, summer, turquoise

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/72BF0F97/4AE6BED5/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:40:18 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/459635B3/45C0679E/Nanette-Lepore-Plaid-Halter

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

Amidst the springtime florals and cutesy patterns, it's sometimes easy to forget that there can be a sultry side to spring as well. Spring is the season of new beginnings...and sometimes a smouldering dress is all you need to forge a new beginning. This halter top and skirt set from Nanette Lepore is sultry and yet still spring like with it's darling pattern on the deep v of the halter and in the fun ruffles on the high waisted skirt. I think this might be a perfect dress for that new first date, great to start a new beginning of your own.

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Tags: deep v, gray, grey, halter top, high waist, knee-length, Nanette Lepore, pattern, ruffles, skirt, spring, v-neck, white

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/459635B3/45C0679E/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:58:49 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/C7DF208F/323F4A77/Nanette-Lepore-Picasso-Dress

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

I'm not sure I see picasso in this dress, but the queen anne neckline (love it!) and the bold raspberry and tan stripes make me adore this spring time dress. It's above the knee and looks like it could survive the transition into summer (make it more casual with a pair of flip flops instead of a cardigan and heels for the spring). I'm a pale girl, but I think the colors in this dress would look nice on someone more tan (and less freakishly pallid than me).

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Tags: above knee dress, dress, Nanette Lepore, Picasso, queen anne neckline, raspberry, scoop back, spring, stripes, tan

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PermaLink ]]> lillianb http://www.thisnext.com/item/C7DF208F/323F4A77/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:48:48 PDT http://www.thisnext.com/item/D0D8F69D/360FA86D/Nanette-Lepore-Party-Girl

Recommended by lillianb on Jan 18, 2008

Winter can get to be all about layers, all about dark colors and all about staying warm. My favorite part of spring is that the fun gets to come back out. This party dress from Nanette Lepore is just the kind of I'm talking about. It's bright, cheery, in a fantastic color and is perfect for going out. The cutout lacy pattern on the dress keeps it looking young and feminine even though it's short, short, short.

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