Makeup tones were Spring’s big color story. Now that the weather’s finally changing, it’s time to lighten up your wardrobe with a bit of blush and ivory. Since it isn’t quite warm enough to go bare-armed, we recommend this sweet and fluffy cardigan from Topshop as an alternate to your standard spring topper; its airy knit ensures you’ll be cool in the sun and warm in the shade. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

We’ve been searching high and low for the perfect, no-bells-and-whistles minimal dress for a while now, and this cute frock from Silence and Noise could very well be it. It’s fitted without being absurdly tight, the wide black band adds a nice bit of contrast at the waist, and best of all, it’s only $48. We imagine pairing it with a blazer for work and a distressed denim jacket on the weekends. How’s that for a chic ensemble with minimal effort? Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

Military dressing is one of Spring’s biggest trends, but while we enjoy a good utility pocket as much as the next girl, cargo pants aren’t exactly appropriate for every occasion. This Roland Mouret knit skirt has the season’s must-have olive-drab hue, but the real selling point is its sexy-yet-office-appropriate cut. Call it fatigues fabulous. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

You don’t have to wear a mini to show some skin this spring. Belly-baring crop tops and revealing cutouts made a surprising return to the runways. This blouse from Vena Cava is a fun combination of the two: long enough to be considered a proper shirt, with a rather modest swatch cut out from the middle and connected by safety pins. It’s rocker chic without the faintest whiff of Rock of Love. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

DKNY is known for its New York style, but the latest accessory offerings from the label have a distinctly Gallic vibe—call it a je ne sais quoi. This French grain leather satchel, in graphic black, white, and red, nods to the season’s love of all things sixties, but our favorite feature has to be the detachable front pocket. It transforms into a sweet little bag of its own, complete with swingy shoulder strap. Two bags for the price of one? Mais oui! Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

Designers from Frida Giannini at Gucci to Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy have gone feather-brained for Fall. After so many seasons of heavy beading (thanks, Balmain), feathers have a lightness that feels chic. While a cocktail number covered in the fluffy stuff is certainly fun, we like this T-shirt from Juicy Couture’s upscale big sis, Bird, for a simpler, easier take on the trend. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

From Alber Elbaz’s feathered gals at Lanvin to John Galliano’s haute nomads, tribal references are making a splash on the Parisian runways. You can get a head start on the trend with this minidress from Manoush. The fringe embellishment adds a just-wild-enough touch to a perfect day dress, and the embroidered floral motif keeps things light and sweet. It’s a wear-now piece that’ll take you straight through fall. Click the image to shop.

-Laura Wasson

The question of Spring ‘10: to clog or not to clog? The Spring footwear hit is now hitting stores, and even if you’re a little more rock ‘n’ roll than country, you can’t go wrong with this pair from Joie. The thick wooden heel is plenty farm-girl, but the snakeskin-embossed upper is pure big-city babe. Best of all, there’s a heel strap, so you won’t stumble trying to wrangle a taxi. Yee-haw. Click the image to shop.