Neutrals

• Beige, nude  and off white  are refreshing colors after the heaviness of wintry jewel tones. 

• Neutral outfits beg for color on the face, so try a smoky eye  or bright red lip  for extra impact.

• Add bright citrus  jewelry and handbags  to really stand out.
• Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs  and Rachel Roy  all are big fans of this elegant, pared down look. 

Metallics

• It's been a long, tough winter. Time to break out those sequined minidresses  and shimmering sheaths  for a glitzy night on the town.

• Try a metallic trench  or handbag  for a daytime pop of shine.

• Our favorite picks include 3.1 Philip Lim  and the ever fabulous Betsey Johnson.   

Peek-A-Boo

• A hint of skin is much sexier than a bared shoulder. Let their imagination fill in the blanks!

• Try a lace  or cut-out  dress for nighttime glamor, but take the makeup down a notch. Focus on clean skin  and lots of mascara. 

• Alexander Wang  and Michael Kors  both showed this look on the runway. 

School Spirit

• Remember how much you hated your school uniform? Designers like Anna Sui  and Rag and Bone  are re-inventing it into pieces you'll be itching to own.

• Don't think too literally. A preppy oversized  shirt worn with dark denim  is sweet and sophisticated.

Feathers

• Yes, you heard right. This spring is all fanciful dressing and nothing says that better than whimsical feathers.

• Try a vintage peacock bag  or feather headband  for a touch of old school glamour.

• Jason Wu  and Chris Benz  all floated down the runway with this style. 

A voluminous miniskirt  pairs well with a blazer and jeweled flats for a breezy, chic look. 

A boyfriend blazer  is a wardrobe staple that no woman should be without. You can throw it over any kind of outfit for instant cool. 

Jumpsuits  may look intimidating but they're incredibly easy to wear. Just throw on sky high platforms and a cropped blazer  to keep it long and lean. 

A slashed top  with jeans is the perfect way to interpret the peek-a-boo trend for daytime. 

An elegant blouse  can take you from morning meetings to late lunches to after dinner drinks and beyond. 

Patterned Tights

From leopard  spots to swirling  prints, patterned tights are an easy and fun way to make an outfit pop. 

Scarves

No keffiyehs  need apply. This spring it's all about the silk scarf,  knotted 'round the head or bunched around the neck. 

Waist Belts

In a sea of draped, Grecian style dresses, belts  are essential for reminding people that yes, you do have a waist. 

Silver Jewelry

The recent bohemian craze had everyone swapping their silver pieces for chunky  gold jewelry. This season's elegant dresses call for an armful of silver bangles.  

Low Heels

Yes, Alexander McQueen may have debuted his sky high 10 inch crab shoes for spring, but low heels  are a comfier, less fall-inducing option.