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Do you need some tips to transition to spring? Try a Flippy Skirt, here’s how to style the look

Transition to spring with a flippy shirt

As the days are longer, sometimes you crave a hemline that's shorter. Try a flippy skirt! What to wear now? Yes, unfortunately, it's that confusing time of year again... Transitional weather is here and with it comes an often confusing sartorial time no longer with a few simple tricks we've got up our sleeves for you. We've rounded up a few snaps of amazing ladies sporting a new way to think about wearing lighter dresses and flippy skirts early in the season. >> RELATED: Stylist Advice- Sheer or Opaque, what type of pantyhose to wear with what? The looks from English model + fashion favorite Portia Freeman to the amazing Paris street style ladies all make the styling compelling, and not too early too. Portia

Neutral Coats in gray or beige for celebrity style, like Naomi Watts in Carven or the chic Paris streetstyle ladies are the perfext palette cleanser for your transition wardrobe.

I'll Have What She's Having: Neutral coat newness in an understated gray coat like Naomi Watts or beige à la the Paris chic set Need Transition Inspiration? Neutral coats in gray or beige for celebrity style, like Naomi Watts in Carven or the chic Paris street style ladies are the perfext palette cleanser for your transition wardrobe. Naomi Watts in a Carven coat Naomi Watts wore a modern classic Fall 2012 Carven coat while out & about recently that got our attention with its crisp lines and timeless spirit. Then, with a second look at the neutral newsness by way of the beige clad Paris Street Style Ladies, above, we couldn't think of a smarter palette cleanser just before the start of a new season. A new

Straight from Paris Fashion Week comes sporty street style inspiration to pep you up now... Go Varsity! Sound familiar? We brought the sporty Varsity insignia trend to your attention back in July with our coverage of one of Raf Simons final hit collections at Jil Sander straight from the runway -in case you missed. For pre-fall, Simons was serving a nod to the ultimate in chic retro prep, but the charming redhead here adds a touch of relaxed, everyday cool that's worth taking note of. >> MORE: Paris and French Chic Trends What works above is that while it is indeed a highly recognizable piece, the outfit has a lived in feel thats luxe but worn in a way that pays a

What do we think YOU will want this Wednesday? After seasons of print mania comes Club Monaco's perfect graphic silk tee at a price that's budget conscious... For well-made, well-priced staples that last season in, season out to on-trend must-haves that aren't easily recognizable, we've long been fans of Club Monaco. For starters, their quality really is unbeatable for the price. The design, no matter what it is, always looks considered. >>MORE: Find out how to make prints WORK for you And long before fast fashion, the Canadian bred retailer was one of the first to bring a certain sense of restrained yet stylish goods to the masses. Take their new Harper silk tee, pictured above, (about $120), its both unique

With wedding season and summer events still ahead, take a style note from Jessica Biel's gorgeous nude number at a photo call for 'Total Recall' We've all been there, how does one go formal when special events are held outside far away from black-tie halls come summertime? How does one even go formal when they'll be facing the outdoors in general? >>MORE: Celebrity Style When considering such obstacles we suggest you look no other than Jessica Biel's head-to-toe nude number that while a far cry from the comforts of black garb, is still precisely formal while looking easy on the wear. >>STYLIST'S ADVICE: When can you wear nude hoisery? From weddings to graduations to birthdays, you name it -this is

Star style favorite Kate Beckinsale made a bold look seem easy to manage with an undone hairstyle that you'll be able to pull of with expert advice straight from the pro's who helped her In Giorgio Armani Privé at the premiere of her latest film Total Recall, actress Kate Beckinsale made the correct and inspiring choice to play down her dress' opulent motif with simple hair that made her look all the more modern. >>DISCOVER MORE TIPS: Our Beauty Section Celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak, who created Beckinsale’s look took a cue from her statement making dress and created a texturized look Roszak describes as “edgy and undone, with an effortless feel.” >>LEARN FROM THE PRO'S: Olympian Hair Care Advice Get Kate’s

With fashion cycling through the classics comes one of our favorite returns, the varsity inspired trend we've seen from some of our go-to labels Take Raf Simon's Pre-Fall collection for Jil Sander as your starting point with its wide range of ultra-deluxe classics peppered with the labels initials. Placed on structured basics with a retro elegance, the theme loses its ironic tendencies for a look that's fresh. The winning trick here was that these pieces have an ageless sophistication to them while the preppy notes lend each look a graphic twist. >>MORE RUNWAY COVERAGE: Pre-Fall 2012 Highlights How could something so novel work on just about anyone of any age? Jil Sander Pre-Fall 2012 For starters, each piece boasts a

What we want this Wednesday is a fun, updated take on the classic shopper tote, like this fun alternative from Acne From Acne comes one covetable tote that's unique, on-trend, and somehow timeless! Ultra-deluxe totes have made quite a comeback from the likes of Celine and Stella McCartney. Especially when taking in to mind that while practical, tote bags also boast a generous dose of ease on the wear, can expand to hold an assortment of must-haves and almost certainly never go out of style. >>MORE: Acne And the timing for a new alternative bag couldn't come at a better time as the idea of heritage minded bags and totes seems to never fade from fashion's conscious as of late.

What we want this Wednesday (and for the past season for that matter) is a pair of updated takes on the classic slipper shoe, like these feminine takes from Miu Miu From Miu Miu comes one covetable pair of on-trend, timeless and ultra-deluxe flats that bring new life to the thought of donning old-school looking slipper shoes. Especially when taking in to mind that while formal, slipper shoes also boast a generous does of ease on the wear as they are quite literally as comfortable as a pair of house shoes -talk about unrealistic! >>MORE: Miu Miu And the timing for a new alternative flat couldn't come at a better time as the idea of well-designed flats and loafers has

So far the Fall 2012 ad campaigns have yet to disappoint! From McQ by Alexander McQueen to more from Miu Miu, we've begun to set our minds on the season ahead Another batch of Fall 2012 ads comes your way to ignite lust and inspiration well ahead of the new season. And by the looks of it, there's plenty of substantial style notes to take in. >>DISCOVER: Fall 2012 Campaigns Featuring Aymeline Valade and Arthur Gosse photographed by David Sims, McQ's fall ads boast a stark, clean background to highlight the collections military and sport references and slick leather options. We love the men's bomber, imagined in black polished leather for a thoroughly modern look alongside the women's contrasting sleeveless

Want we want this Wednesday... 3.1 Phillip Lim's eye-catching clutch From Phillip Lim comes one playful Pop-Art inspired clutch that's destined to add a punch of energy to just about any look. Consider it an instant message that lifts up any outfits spirit as it is brazenly eye-catching while conjuring up the familiar genius of Roy Lichtenstein. >>Need A Bag? Consult our Bag Shopping Guide! From denim basics to gallery trotting gear, you'll look all the more cool with a statement making addition like this. For starters, its oversized yet flat shape works to highlight and maximize the pieces impact. >>MORE: Fall 2012 Just as its re-appropriation of a celebrated piece of artwork lends it an automatic seal of approval

First Look at the Fall 2012 ad campaigns has us excited for fall dressing during this brutally hot summer... Since designer collections make their runway debuts months before they hit sales floors, it's not usually until we see new ads circulate that we get a clue to the bigger picture behind the season's story and along with that a dynamic dose of dreamy inspiration -early on! Surveying Fall 2012 ads from our favorite image makers that have hit the web so far leads us to believe that almost every label is continuing on in now signature directions. >>MORE: Fall 2012 Runway Coverage From Celine's Juergen Teller snapped shots of Daria to Valentino's trio by Deborah Turbeville to Miu Miu's star campaign

Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Campaign Images - First Look We loved every look from Balenciaga's 80's tinged ode to the working girl's wardrobe for Fall 2012 and the just released campaign images are equally seductive. Modern, sophisticated looks are juxtaposed with a faux country setting to highlight each pieces considerate design and hyper-stylized features. >>MORE: Balenciaga And the men's image although shot in a studio, also exhibits a fearless, ultra-stylish mode to boot. It's hard to even contemplate a favorite shot as it all looks too cool as per usual from the house's director, Nicolas Ghesquiere. REVISIT: Fall 2012 Highlights Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad

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Do you need some tips to transition to spring? Try a Flippy Skirt, here’s how to style the look

Palette Cleanser: Neutral Coats by way of Naomi Watts’ Carven + Paris Street Style Ladies for a Fresh Start

Street Style Trend Report: Sporty Varsity Style at Paris Fashion Week

Find The Perfect Printed Silk Tee – Want It Wednesday

Jessica Biel Works the Nude Trend – Trend Tuesday

Get the Do – Kate Beckinsale’s Easy To Manage Hairstyle

Trend Tuesday – Varsity Blues Inspired by Jil Sander Pre-Fall

The Perfect Tote – Want It Wednesday

Classic Slipper Shoes – Want It Wednesday

Fall 2012 Ad Campaigns – McQ by Alexander McQueen and more Miu Miu

Want It Wednesday – 3.1 Phillip Lim Pop-Art Clutch

First Look- Fall 2012 Fashion Ad Campaigns

Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Campaign

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