Quirky, ironic, and avant garde fashion is truly a sign of the times (thank you Lady Gaga)! I live in a college town so the streets are inundated with the latest colors, trends, and girls trying to out innovate everyone else.

It’s made me a bit nostalgic. No more hipster shades and no more neon (though again, I adore both)! Once in awhile it's nice to pay homage to the “fashion classics” and wear something unabashedly feminine, simple, and chic: a lovely, romantic little dress.

This is a piece which has enough embellishments to be interesting, but is simple enough to let the beauty of a woman shine. I adore shorter dresses that flash a touch of leg with tiered hemlines, or touches of lace. After that soft makeup, simple studs, and comfortable pumps (or flats) are all you need!

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Mustard yellow and bright pink look so lovely together, who knew? Nancy of Adore to Adorn accessorizes this outfit so beautifully with fun colors, including an INPINK double layer necklace. Pairing aviators with something flirty like an a-line skirt is also among my favorite trends for the season. Visit Adore to Adorn to see Nancy rock more creative and cheeky looks!

 

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Selena Gomez is like that one girl we all went high school with. She dates the most popular boy, goes to the salon at fourteen, and she *always* looks great.

I mean that: always! I've never seen her look awful, and at a BBC 1 Radio visit today the pop songstress’ outfit was undeniably flawless. Every piece was impeccable from her crisp white blazer, to a Dolce&Gabbana bag, and absolutely swoon-worthy Giuseppe Zanotti pumps. Cap that with a long, pendant necklace and plum lips!

Selena was having a “work it girl” moment indeed, but what else is new?

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I’m in love with this look by Annie of The Fashion Poet! It demonstrates how impactful graphical pieces can be and the pops of red here are absolutely perfect! I also love this skirt because this is a rare instance where the peplum trend in worn in a youthful way. Check out the Fashion Poet to see Annie working fashion like a form of art!

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I love Emmy Rossum in this Zuhair Murad dress, and check out the face she’s giving! She loves it too! Head-to-toe everything about this is beautiful and classic. The cut is flattering and the sex appeal is undeniable but not over stated.

Bejeweled double-drop earrings are the perfect compliment to any sleek dress and I can’t gush about the statement ring enough. All around, it’s a very gorgeous outing for Emmy!

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Who hasn’t seen this trend and stared longingly? The bold lip is such a classic fashion staple but also remains somewhat elusive. I’ve heard so many stories about failed attempts at achieving this look and complaints that certain colors “don’t look right” with this skin tone or that hair.

I’m here to proclaim: every wasted tube of lipstick is worth it when the result is so fearless and pretty at the same time! Plus, I always encourage girls to buy their makeup from places like M.A.C.who have color-trained specialists and give makeovers to sample their colors. The products aren’t cheap but the value of the perfect summer shade (and the saved time and frustration) is well worth it!

Now, once you’ve got that red, plum, or pretty pink lip you shouldn’t stop there! Pairing statement jewelry with bright makeup is incredibly fresh and right on trend! I especially love a bold mouth worn with pretty rings which is a bit unexpected.  We think of these body parts as so far away from each other, but consider how often we touch our faces during the day. Now, imagine a candy colored smile gently grazed by a hand sporting an art deco hinged ring!

Adorable, isn’t it?

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Jennifer of Just Add Glam looks so comfy and cool in this flirty spring ensemble! I love how this outfit brilliantly combines the floral skirts we’ve all been stockpiling for the spring, and the cute but casual sweaters left over from fall. Then, the real fun comes in when you combine these pieces with punchy accessories like bold heels, shades, or a stud bracelet. Jennifer has done all of the above beautifully!

Visit Just Add Glam and discover an excellent resource for more fun spring styles!

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Zoe Saldana attended the Star Trek: Into Darkness premiere in an edgy, asymmetrical dress from the Rodarte Fall 2013 Collection. Despite what their stylists say, celebrities can't always pull off runway looks but Zoe definitely has the figure for it and her skin looks fabulous against this beige.

It’s the styling I just can’t get behind completely. The red lip looks a bit salacious against all this sheer fabric and the cut of this dress with these heels makes Zoe look like a flamenco dancer. The pops of bold red actually compete with the dress instead of contributing to her overall look!

If I were rocking this piece I’d wear my hair down with barely-there makeup. That would help embrace the “nude” minimalism this dress embodies. I appreciate this cuff bracelet worn high on the arm, though. Let’s keep that!

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Who can argue with this perfect springtime look from Kimberly of Penny Pincher Fashion? Again, hard-meets-soft might be my favorite theme for this season. Pairing tough girl aviator shades with florals? Beautiful! Using an INPINK chain bracelet to add spunk to a feminine color palette? Inspired! This outfit proves that if you’re thoughtful about coordinating you can definitely look great on a budget!

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Some television show characters are known for being impeccably fashionable and I can’t help but apply that same standard to the actors playing them. Is that fair? Usually not, because only in rare cases does the celebrity actually live up to the high bar (Sarah Jessica Parker).

If you watch Scandal you’ll know lead character Olivia Pope always looks perfect: trendy and chic, without a hair out of place. Kerry Washington doesn’t quite hit that mark here. This bag is too large and distracting. Her white accessories compete with an already complicated dress. Also, I appreciate the minimalism, but with her hair pulled back, these large stud earrings look a bit old-fashioned.

Again, this is by her on-screen persona’s high standards. Outside of that, I love the flattering cut on this Prabal Gurung piece from the Fall 2013 collection, and her makeup. Not impeccable, but very pretty indeed.

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