Purples, Plums, Violets and Lilacs...

Whenever I want to wear color in the spring I find myself always reaching for purple. Purple is one of those colors where nearly every shade is wearable; rich plums and violets look rich and romantic while lavenders and lilacs look sweet and feminine. So here are some of my favorite purples this season.

Anna de Rijk & Sara Blomqvist by Jean-François Campos for L’Express Styles

Anais Pouliot for Vogue Nippon February 2011 by Daniel Jackson

Missy Rayder by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain February 2011

Dior Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Tanya Dziahileva by Koray Birand for Beymen Spring 2011 Campaign

Left: Versace Pleated Cotton Stretch Dress
Right: Delias Nadine Eyelet Dusty Violet Dress

D&G Lilac Floral Print Romantic Silk Dress

Isabel Marant Spring 2011 RTW 

Dannijo Ora Necklace

Issa Spring 2011 RTW Runway Emily Smith

Love the Green Jewelry against rich purple. Debra Messing- Instyle May 2010

Sasha Luss by Zhang Jingna for Elle Singapore December 2010

Megan Fox in Donna Karan at the Transformers 2 premiere- I love this color on her

The styling in these purple looks are incredible, from simple lines of gowns, to sweet and more detailed cuts for florals and eyelets. I love how even a dark shade of dark purple make you look colorful, and how purple doesn't require so many accessories.

Have a lovely spring day everyone

Girl in Bloom: Floral Prints and Dresses

It just wouldn't be spring without floral prints and patterns~ wearing floral makes you look like a girl in bloom. Once again D&G has really outdone themselves with their incredible and extensive selection of floral, long and short. But there are many other floral offerings .. here are the some of my favorites + 5 floral dresses under $150!
D&G Spring 2011 Campaign
Blooms in a teacup

Natalia Shueroff by Gustavo Marx for Essenciale Spring 2011 Campaign 

Tiiu Kuik by Anne Menke for Marie Claire France February 2011

Anthropologie Catalog cover from last year- I just adore the floral wrap and lipcolor

Tiiu Kuik by Anne Menke for Marie Claire France February 2011

Lily Donaldson by Camilla Akrans for Monsoon Spring 2011 Campaign 

D&G Spring Runway, I love the length, and the wrapped shoes.

Sandra by Tamer Yilmaz for Elle Turkey March 2011

J.Crew Spring Lily Astin Liberty of London Dress

Tiiu Kuik by Anne Menke for Marie Claire France February 2011

Chanel Iman by David Vasiljevic for Elle UK February 2011

 Devon Aoki by Carter Smith for Elle US February 2011

 

Escada Spring 2011 Campaign  Isabeli Fontana by Peter Lindbergh 

  Lastly, here are 5 Fab Floral Dresses Under $150

1. Top Shop Cupped Floral Dress by Wal G - $78
2. Asos Warehouse Silk Blossom Print Ruffle Dress - $116.50
3. American Eagle Floral Sundress - $44
4. Donna Morgan Strapless Floral Print Chiffon Dress - $150
5. Anthropologie Wisteria Halter Dress - $148
6. Top Shop Floral Tie Back Dress by Wal G - $78

Have a lovely day everyone