MIDI WITH STRIPES

Stripes and a midi-length skirt are the spring trends we are working here. You will find stripes plentiful this spring and they go with pretty much anything you can think of. I am loving midi-length skirts and they have a very pretty pleated midi-length skirt at Zara right now that I think will be so perfect for spring.

MAXI SKIRT

How to segue into spring when the weather is not quite cold, but not quite warm yet? Not to mention those rogue spring days that jump back to chilly temperatures. We think a maxi skirt and a little layering work well for early spring dressing. When the day starts with a little chill in the air throw on a scarf and furry sweatshirt, but then easily remove those layers as the afternoon warms up. All types of maxi skirts are uber cool right now and through the summer. Lulu's and Urban Outfitters have some nice choices.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER SPRING 2011

Here are two very classic, beautiful looks from the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011 collection. The first look shows how to wear wide-leg trousers simply and elegantly - one can work a trend while still retaining timeless appeal. And I am loving the feather capelet with the cocktail frock in the second look. I found a feather capelet once, in just this mauve color, at Topshop and should have bought it on the spot, but alas I waited too long and it was too late. Now I see how heavenly it would have looked with a pretty pale dress...

PALAZZO PANT

With wide leg pants making a big comeback this spring, the palazzo pant is a lovely, relaxed way to get in on this fashion trend. You can wear a palazzo pant now, with a sweater and scarf or, as it gets warmer, with your favorite blouses. I can't think of anything more comfortable. And the 'BY MARC JACOBS' watch... very cool.

URBAN OUTBACK

The Ralph Lauren Spring 2011 show was the inspiration behind this look. Well, that and the Hermes Spring 2011 show...a little bit of a combo there, but mostly Ralph Lauren. This has to be one of our all time favorite looks.

TINY TEAL COLLAR

This is one of my favorite blouses right now and it highlights some lovely trends. The saturated teal color will be perfect for spring, and bring some needed color to my wardrobe, and the smart tiny collar is very on trend. The narrow, buttoned up collar seems to be holding strong well through Spring and into Fall 2011 - almost every blouse that came down the Givenchy Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear runway was buttoned up to the neck. At the Spring shows designers like 3.1 Phillip Lim , Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang also buttoned their blouses up. What better, or easier, way could there be for a Modest Girl to be uber cool this Spring and Fall than to wear a tiny buttoned up collar? I think none. This blouse is vintage, but one can easily find blouses with tiny collars at Urban Outfitters and JCrew and choose to button or-not-to-button at their discretion.