Spring is here.  I know on the west coast the seasons changing only meant the difference between a thin strapped  sandal versus a very thin strapped sandal, but in the East Coast it means my heavy jackets are hung up and my winter boots have disappeared.  In honor of spring I have picked out 4 outfits to fit every occasion: work, fun evening with the girls, cocktail, and weekend.  Ferretti used pastel purple as her inspiration, and the softness of the color and fabric will make you forget about being one of the boys and upping your feminine side. As a reminder, we may not be able to afford all these looks now, but we can definitely draw inspiration from them.

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Paris recently showed their Fall 2009 Haute Couture shows and hands down Christian Dior was my favorite.  Classic 1940s feel with bright colors and fabulous detailing.  Dior showed breathtaking jackets that were matched with undergarments, and large richly colored (and mostly feathered) hats were matched with equally bright suits made for the woman who is confident and in-charge.  Valentino presented clothes filled with lace and feathers, but the shoes were more memorable than the clothes themselves.  Jean-Paul Gaultier showed many suits I would  place under work wear for the modern CEO, and Armani Prive sent one gorgeous gown after another down the runway.  Major disappointment this season: Elie Saab, an endless number of white dresses, nothing too creative, but no doubt they will be seen on many red carpets.

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Must investment: High waisted Chloe skirt.   This skirt can be worn in several different ways from day to evening.  Plus, the skirt is a little more forgiving on the figure then a pencil skirt. I chose 3 different looks for work, cocktails, and a little night fun.  Dress it up or down you are still a Power woman on the go.  The Yves Saint Laurent handbag adds a classy sophisticated elegance while the Jimmy Choo heels spice up any outfit.  By having a similar high waisted skirt you can no longer say “I have nothing to wear.” 

Milly, Malene Birger, Markus Lupfer

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With cocktail dresses you can have a lot more fun than your 9 to 5 wear, so show off your personality with some color, a lot of color.  Luella brought colored dresses down the runway one after another.  Ossie Clark went BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT!  And Jaeger London gave us a romantic maxi dress.  So many dresses so little cocktail time. Enjoy.

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For the woman who wears black as her signature color top 10 list is for you.  Tempereley London had some Chanelesque black and white pieces, Giles gave is the black and gray cocktail dress, and Issa showed off the accessory of the season, toned legs.  Before going to the gym check out the options below.

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I love the cocktail dress.  I love how it makes your feel pretty after a long day.  Milan offers a variety of ways to make you feel gorgeous.  There is the Little Black Dress by Fendi, the cocktail jumpsuit in black by MaxMara and metallic silver by Missoni.   I usually opt for color like the Maurizio Pecoraro sea foam green dress or the pale yellow Pollini dress.  I think Ms Gold would love the gold and purple metallic dress by Aquilano Rimondi to go out on one of her dates.

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