Spring/Summer Dress Trends - Bright Florals

Rachel Roy silk shift dress | Theory joji blazer (similar) | Stuart Weitzman heels | Alexis Bittar mod knot bracelet | Alexis Bittar neon bracelet  | All items (except heels) c/o Nordstrom

For the next five Mondays I will be featuring some of this season's hottest spring and summer dresses from Nordstrom and first up is this silk floral shift dress by Rachel Roy. I am a new admirer of her spring/summer dress collection. The quality is amazing, the dresses are impeccably tailored, and there is a great array of saturated hues. 

Floral silk dresses may not seem work appropriate but with the addition of a crisp white blazer and a pair of closed toe nude heels the outfit is perfect for the office. It is feminine, sophisticated, and a great choice for the spring and summer months. 

Photos by Bonnie Sen 

STYLE'Notes

STYLE TIP OF THE WEEK

For a fresh take on the LBD add accessorize with white. Black and white is the perfect contrast and the combination is one of the hottest trends for the season. 

photo credit-getty images via StyleList

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STYLE PICK OF THE WEEK 

I love both of these and keep going back and forth about getting them.  I can't decide between heels or flats. What do you think?

J.Crew everly mirror metallic pumps and viv metallic flats
 

FAVORITE ARTICLES 

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8 Sexy Items Every Woman Should Own

The 25 Best Star Beauty Tips Of All Time 

SALES ALERTS 

Yumi Kim - 20% off dresses May 13-20. Use code DRESS20 

Serena and Lilly- 20% off site wide thru Monday.  Use code SHARETHELOVE

Tory Burch- Great sale going on- up to 30% off clothing, handbags, and more 

J.Crew- Summer countdown sale-20% off women's apparel. Use code LOOK20

Have a great weekend!

Maximum Style

Olive & Oak chevron stripe maxi dress | Madewell jean vest (also seen here) | Stuart Weitzman corded thong flat sandals | Balenciaga 'classic part time tote' | Alexis Bittar oval hoop earrings | Gorjana grey sadie leather cuff | Dior 'cherie bow' nail lacquer | Creme de la Mer reparative face sun lotion SPF 30 (I just bought this and love it!) | Swarovski cleo white crystal sunglasses 

It is time to pull out all those summer dresses from the back of your closet. Yay! And a great way to style summer dresses including casual maxi dresses is with a  jean vest. The look is effortless and chic and it is the perfect casual summer outfit.  And speaking of summer dresses, for the next five Mondays I will be styling and wearing the latest styles in spring and summer dresses all from Nordstrom. I will feature the latest trends including lace, florals, graphic prints, the all white trend, and the fit and flare trend. So be sure to head back over on Monday and check out this fun new series. 

The Trench Trend

Classic Trench | Trench Vest | Short Trench | Colorful Trench | Packable Trench | Edgy Trench

Trench coats may be on trend for the spring season but they are also a wardrobe must have item. A trench coat is a timeless piece and is one of those few items that is both practical and glamorous.

There are many times when I am in casual "work from home" attire and if I have to go out I throw on my classic trench and flats and I instantly look put together and stylish. I have a classic beige trench and this pastel one and with all the rain we have been having here I have been wearing mine nonstop.  Trench coats are also great transitional pieces from one season to the next and they are flattering on most body shapes and sizes. 

STYLE'Notes

I am excited to start a new weekly series called STYLE'Notes and it will feature a style tip, a style pick of the week, links and articles I have come across this week, and upcoming sales alerts. It is still a work in progress so I would love your feedback and any input you have about other topics or items you would like to see featured on STYLE'Notes. 

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STYLE TIP

Mix metals- gold, silver, and colored bangles and bracelets look great layered up. 

Photo by Bonnie Sen

STYLE PICK OF THE WEEK

We got this Rebecca Minkoff tote for my mom for Mother's Day. It's perfect for summer travel and comes in a variety of fun colors. And best of all it is now on SALE!

FAVORITE LINKS/ARTICLES

Need some last minute Mother's Day and Graduation gift ideas? Check out to and from magazine for some great ideas. (My picks are on page 38-39!)

This is such a cute idea to do even if you are not 10 years old.

Some good advice here: A list of things to remember.

Love this wavy hairstyle-perfect for a hot and humid day

Punk fashion at the Met Gala 

SALES ALERTS

Nanette Lepore- 40% off spring collection beginning May 14th. 

Gap- For gap, banana republic, and Old Navy cardholders 30% off men's and women's styles . Ends 5/15. Enter card30 at checkout. 

Ann Taylor- 30% off entire purchase online and in stores. Use code MAYCHIC.

Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!