Trends of the Week

Color of the week: chartreuse

Outfit of the week: black shirtdress

Accessory of the week: ankle strap flats

While not so much a favorite of mine, I understand the appeal of chartreuse as a pop of color as the weather gets warmer.

coat: Valentino's chartreuse

wool coat; top: Topshop's

knitted textured crop top;

bag: Topshop's leather

chain strapped pouch

Ashley Madekwe in

chartreuse (http://ashley-ringmybell.blogspot.co.uk/)

As the definition of that casually put-together look every girl tries to achieve, shirt dresses, specifically in black, are something easy to just throw on when running out the door.

Taylor Swift in

a black shirt dress

(http://www.teen.com//)

from left to right: Base's tee dress,

St. Laurent's long-sleeve shirt dress,

Topshop's pony skin PU t-shirt dress

Ankle strap flats: Fancy flats, including sandals, are a staple of my spring to summer wardrobe, and I am really excited about all the cute ankle-straps popping up this season.

from left to right: Sow's Wild Oat Flats;

Miz Mooz's women's bengal flat sandal (tan); 

Picon's leather thong sandal (mint);

Love and Appreciation's flat in pink

Jessica Alba and Rihanna

sporting ankle strap flats

http://thestylespy.com)