Contra chromatic choices enliven and embolden any ensemble. Don’t be afraid to mix brights opposite each other in the spectrum. Ground these intense hues with simple neutrals and watch fashion take flight.

Winter leopard belt-French Connection*, Cropped cotton Battenburg lace top- Sass & Bide, Mid-rise skinny stretch-leather pants, J Brand Denim, Claudia embroidered suede turquoise pumps- Brian Atwood, Wild West 18-karat gold-plated Taurus ring-Aurelie Biderman, Angie stone leather clutch-Chloé

*note: click here for belt!

These nearly naked notions are au naturel and oh so sexy. Add seduction to your repertoire with blushes and creams in lace and leather. Sheers are great next to textures. Mix metallic with buff tones for a touch of Byzantine brilliance. Be nude baby.

Rosemary sequined silk-satin cap-Eugenia Kim, Bow embellished bandeau swimsuit-Miu Miu, Suede lasercut skirt-Willow, Light-as-air ivory cotton and silk-blend georgette skirt- Chloé, Nude suede and leather slingback- Giuseppe Zanotti, 18 kt rose gold-dipped vintage lace cuff- Aurélie Bidermann, Floral-lace top- See by Chloé, Ella sequin shorts- French Connection, Underwire lace bra-La Perla, Ewell Earrings-Angel Court, Sunspark strapless dress-French Connection, Lace dress-Alexander McQueen, Beige leather knee boots- Miu Miu, Blush lace briefs-Rosamosario, Wedge sandal- Alaïa, Rita Blush Suede Aviator Jacket- Acne

I just lurve French Connection, don't you? :) The  Spring Catalog is now available! My readers can take an extra 30% off sale merchandise plus free ground shipping on orders over $150! Just click the picture above and use code FCOUTLET at check out. Offer ends March 31st. 

As spring's crisp warmth quietly rolls in, it's finally time to shed some layers! Here are some of my fun finds...What do you think? I can't pick a favorite, it's too hard! My lovely frocks for frolicking range from French Connection, to H+M, and more. I'm happy to report that they all came at a bargain. As days linger longer before falling into night I look forward to wearing these beautiful dresses into many a moonlit evening and dancing the night away. 

Black sequined low back dress-H+M, Beaded Spirit Dress-French Connection, Gold bandage dress with exposed zipper-Forever 21, Bow back hounds tooth plaid dress-ASOS

Find style amidst chaos and mix prints and patterns with ease. Remember scale and stay within the same color family. In this ensemble, a boldly printed dress is an instant star. Accessories cast in subdued shades soften the look while a thin suede belt in a neutral tone grounds it. Moroccan inspired earrings lend worldly flair while mint green ankle boots make mauves more marvelous.

Studded 22-karat gold-plated cuff-Kenneth Jay Lane, Silk taffeta cocktail dress-Proenza Schouler, Textured-leather ankle boots-Burak Uyan, Suede-lined snakeskin clutch-Anya Hindmarch, Moroccan earrings-Dogeared Jewels, Double-wrap suede belt- Eileen Fisher

So many minis...so little time!

Sleek: Grey bandage miniskirt-Herve Leger, Croc-embossed leather mini skirt-Kelly Bergin, Bryn wool mini skirt-Rag&Bone Glamorous: Bias sequin mini-Haute Hippie, Feathered silk-twill skirt-Milly, Ruffled tweed mini skirt- Moschino Cheap and Chic

Eclectic: Side draped skirt-Thakoon, Intarsia wool-blend mini skirt-Proenza Schouler Crochet mini skirt-M Misoni

Wool Cape With Black Trim-Rachel Zoe

Saunter into spring in Marc's sultry collection... 

Transition into fall with something velvet, something blue, something lace and something nude. This mix and match wardrobe has many possibilities... 

Knitted lace inset top-Top Shop, Ring-Loree Rodkin (sold out), Cream rope tiered Top-Forever 21, Cream and gold belt-Marciano, Cognac suede pumps-YSL, Low-rise skinny velvet jeans-Notify, Studded leather clutch-Jimmy Choo, Gold teardrop hoop earrings- Zoe Chicco, Blue striped bodice-Top Shop (sold out), Twisted wool-blend jersey mini skirt-Carven, Vintage Flight Top-Forever 21, Jersey knot necklace-Top Man (sold out), Nude Strappy Wedges- Surface To Air, Leatherette shorts-Forever 21 (sold out), 18-karat gold-plated skull bracelet-Aurelie Bidermann, Leopard-print cashmere cardigan-Rebecca Taylor, Giant City Tote-Balenciaga

The best four letter words are sale and shoe--namely when combined. Watch net-a-porter marry them marvelously with the return of their seasonal sale. Ahoy. I’m swooning over these dazzling designer discounts. It didn’t take long for me to find a few things that I can’t live without (click below to check them out.)  Oh look, its even got me rhyming. Methinks the weekend is off to an excellent start. Happy Friday, and happy weekend!

Chain-embellished leather sandals-Camilla Skovgaard, Stamped leather clutch-DKNY, Ruffle trim sweater- Catherine Malandrino, Strapless silk-chiffon mini dress-Antik Batik, Silk-satin tunic dress-Day Birger Et Mikkelsen, Dexter perforated suede sandals-Jimmy Choo, 22-karat gold-plated ring-Kenneth Jay Lane, Ash grayorganic lambskin shoulder bag-Donna Karan

I can't get enough of SSENSE! What do you guys think of this editorial? I love it so much...

This dress will eat all other little black dresses for breakfast.