The Shirt Dress

Shirtdresses are huge right now! They are effortless, chic and comfortable and come in a variety of different interpretations. 

This Dallin Chase Shirtdress, available at Bluefly.com is made of lightweight, gauzy material for a casually cool summer look. Pair with embellished flats during the day and nude wedges for a low key night with friends. 

For a more formal, "work-place appropriate" style, choose a look similar to this Theory dress. The silhouette is broken up by a delicate skinny belt and paired with pumps to polish it all off. 

 What a combination of trends! Flirty florals and embellishments all come together in this shirtdress style. Kelly Ripa is always effortlessly stylish and continues her chic style with this Gryphon shirtdress provided by her wardrobe specialists, Intermix.

You can still show off your sexy with a fitted style like this Military Shirtdress from Express. Bold buttons and bold shoulders make this a structured, sexy silhouette!

Forever 21 never fails in offering trends for less, but always with a twist. Here, the shirtdress has gone flirty with a bubble skirt bottom. 

Leather Weather?

The first thing most of us pack away with our winter wardrobe is our leather pieces. So what are we supposed to make of A-List celebs wearing leather skirts and dresses on the red carpet in...May? Or the stores that are still restocking their shelves with leather pieces even though the temps are climbing? 

Translation...it's still leather weather!  Of course, the heavy coats can stay packed up, but mix in a light leather look with vests, leather shoes, skirts and lightweight leather dresses. 

Pair this crinkled faux leather vest with a tank, boyfriend shorts and flats for a cool leather look. 

This leather platform sandal by L.A.M.B. screams spring & summer trends! Shoe trend recap: it's nude, studded and cuffed! The style makes the leather look incredibly light. 

This leather mini from Urban Outfitters is paired with a cowel neck, sleeveless top : perfect for a springy leather look!

Casual & Cozy

You don't have to sacrifice style for comfort when lounging around the house or running a quick round of errands. Trade in your sweats for looks that are cozy, trendy and just as comfortable! 

Update your tousled look by tossing in your hoodie for a drapey cardigan like the Erin Brinie style above. Layer this with a tank, a pair of foldover pants and some flats for a day of casually chic shopping!

Foldover linen loungepants are a great alternative to sweats if your looking for comfort. This pair from Forever 21 is only $22.80.

Your college tee's are a thing of the past. Update your look with styles like the Graham & Spencer tee above. The look is simple and comfy but the slub fabric, dolma sleeves, front pocket and flowy drape make it more of a statement. 

If you want a lounge look that is a little dressier, throw on a tank dress. You can wear it alone or pair it with leggings (or this seasons, 'jeggings')! 

Oceans of Blue

Turquoise is the season of the color. However, keep in mind the turquoise family also expands into the blues. The blue trend is leaking hues from bright cobalt's and southwestern turquoise's to indigo navy's and baby pastels. The different shades aren't shy so, mock the marbled blues you see in an oceans tints by mixing different hues to make bold blue statements.

BCBG did a great job incorporating a monochromatic mixture of blues with this Printed Draped Tank. The entire look reminds me of ocean waves with its gradient colors and movement in its fishtail hemline.

Stella & Dot's Cortez Turquoise & Suede Necklace is a great narration of statement! A radiant shade of turquoise from the tropical sea colors stones that dangle on an espresso waxed cord. The look is finished with wooden rings and a chocolate sueded tie closure.  

Dip your feet into cobalt blue with Steve Madden's 'Loyyall' platform pump. Use this shoe as the statement to your outfit and really make it pop by wearing it with a black cocktail dress so all the attention goes to your toes! Then, finish accessorizing with the same cobalt hue.

The dark ink navy paired with a croc-embossed design on this Gianni Bini Gretchen Satchel is contemporary and sophisticated. The deep indigo color makes this handbag versatile.

The softer, more muted side of blues are great to use as neutrals to pair with bolder blues! Forever21's Modern Slip Dress would look fabulous finished with ink navy shoes and handbag. Or, if there is a chill in the air, cover up with a dark navy cardigan. Keep in mind, just because the lace is black,  doesn't mean to accessorize with black. This is your chance to add depth of color and really play into the mismatching fun of the blue trend.