Spring Break's Around the Bend

Guess who's going to college! THIS GIRL!

And maybe because I've got university on the brain I turn to a coveted collegiate tradition: Spring Break. Of course high schools have breaks in the springtime as well, but there seems to be something almost magical about having to take a break from college, which seems so otherworldly and sophisticated right now, but I know is basically just like high school with new people (or not, if I end up going to UCSB, because that is like my high school 2.0)

Well, whatever age you are, whatever you are taking a springtime break from, let's celebrate with some fabulous vacation wardrobes full of sunshine-ready clothes! I've got Palm Springs on the brain for two reasons: Indian Wells Tennis Tournament and Coachella. I wanted to go to both and can go to neither, so I will live vicariously through these two metaphorical suitcase checklists. The first one is everything preppy I would wear to a tennis tournament, and the second is my dream Coachella getup, because you know, the things you wear to Coachella are infinitely more important than the acts you see. (LOL JK)

1. Stella McCartney 2. Collette Dinnigan 3. Marc by Marc Jacobs 4. Miu Miu 5. Stella McCartney 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs 7. Alexander Wang 8. Chloe 9. See by Chloe 10. Dolce & Gabbana 11. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel 12. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel

1. Oak 2. Missoni 3. Proenza Schouler 4. Missoni 5. Miu Miu 6. Moschino Cheap & Chic 7. Clu 8. Proenza Schouler 9. Illesteva 10. Alice + Olivia 11. Bell Sigerson Morrison 12. J. Brand 13. Missoni 14. Ksubi

 (all items available at net-a-porter.com)

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Serving It Up

1. Make a Racquet tennis bag 2. Tennis Net anklet socks 3. Kate Spade Kissing Tennis Racquet belt 4. Hold Court Quinn tote 5. On the Ball coin purse; All Kate Spade

You can always count on Kate Spade for a healthy dose of bold colors and kitschy cute accessories. The brand's theme of the month seems to be tennis (just in time for the Indian Wells tennis tournament nearby!) and as a vaguely avid tennis enthusiast, I absolutely adore the tennis court greens and actual tennis accessories! Count on these bags being very popular in Palm Springs as the tournament heats up.

(all items available at katespade.com)

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Perfect Pastels

Clockwise from top left: Jil Sander paisley jacket; Yves Saint Laurent pink clutch; Charlotte Olympia sandals; D&G tulle midi skirt

Ah, springtime is finally upon us, and it seems that the spring fashions have gone classically spring. Pastels are the march-to-may staple and everyone from Jil Sander to Yves Saint Laurent is jumping on the sweet fifties trend. Mint, peach, and bubblegum are the biggest hits. Take your pick!

(all items from net-a-porter.com)

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Welcome to Americana

There is something distinctly native about the looks of Spring. The retro fifties styles do conjure images of one of America's golden decades. We had just won our second World War and had emerged as a world superpower, so I guess the people of the States were feeling pretty good about themselves. And how does one celebrate? Why, by donning pearls, curling hair, and hopping in a vibrant T-bird, of course! More than fifty years after the fact, the fifties still have plenty of lure. For spring, everyone from Prada to Juicy Couture is amping up the saturation, nipping the waist, and rouge-ing the lips. See for yourself, retro is back!

Prada Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

Karlie Kloss for Juicy Couture Spring 2012

Glamour UK March 2012

“American Pop”: Abbey Lee Kershaw photographed by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK March 2012

Karlie Kloss for Americans Manhasset S/S 2012 Lookbook

Lana Del Rey

Suzy Parker

Querelle Jensen by Craig Mcdean for W February 2012

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Friday, I'm in Love: Emma Cook

Emma Cook Dress via Net-a-Porter

There are so many things that I love about this dress. The baggy shape with nipped-in waist is extremely flattering for any girl. And then there's the print; spring is full of denim and the laid back luxe I've previously mentioned. But how tedious would it be to have a heavy patchwork dress made of all different denim scraps? Fear not! Emma Cook has thought of all these questions and instead the dress is a nice silk-cotton blend that only appears to be made of denim but has all the lightness of a perfect summer dress, making it a wonderful spring dress.

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