Naturally Inclined

In school, the end of finals marked the start of summer, but in the working world, it’s the long Memorial Day weekend - three days of barbeques and boat rides, lounging and welcoming the promise of three months of sun. The weekend has a casual air about it, but I like to keep my casual a little more refined. The compromise? Natural pieces with a chic sensibility. I love brown and khaki hues on sandals, skirts, and shorts, and a dash of unexpected color brings the neutral palette to life. We’ve got some super-sleek looks in our Trends, and they’re turning out to be my summer loves.

Trend Alert: A Fairy Tale Life

Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty. When we were six, we wanted to be them all. Ah, who are we kidding? We still do. But a grown woman parading around in puffy skirts and tiaras is hardly acceptable in today's society. Lucky for us, spring is letting us indulge our girly urges in a more understated way with pastel hues, ruffles, and lace from the likes of Catherine Malandrino, Mint Jodi Arnold, Rebecca Taylor, and more. So go ahead, layer on the girly chic and start living your fairy-tale life right now, at shopbop.*

*Prince Charming not included.

Trend Alert: The Accessories Edition

We've outlined spring's trends for you, but there's more to dressing for the season than knowing what's hot. You've also got to know how to put the looks together, and there's nothing like a few choice accessories to give an ensemble that perfect polish. Learn how to accessorize spring's favorite looks right now in the Accessories Spotlight, only at shopbop.

Signs of Spring: Warm Up to Fresh Styles

Spring Fever? It's nearing epidemic proportions. Fortunately, we've found the cure: fresh fashion. And whether you're boarding a plane for warmer climes or shopping with the promise of summer in mind, we've got scores of styles to satisfy your yen for all things spring. Start with a brilliant bikini and a floaty frock, add strappy sandals, statement sunglasses, and a signature scarf for a look that lets Mother Nature know you're all ready for her to raise the temperature. Get set for a new season, right here, at shopbop.

Trend Alert: Retro Fever from the 70s and 80s

Slinky fabric, sequins, wide and skinny legs, and neon brights, the season is taking a trip back in time to the decades that brought us Studio 54 and the Brat Pack. We're talking about the '70s and the '80s, and the styles of today are reinterpreting the trends of those twenty years with modern brilliance. Try on a disco-ready silver frock from McQ, or take the sequined route with LaROK. Rich & Skinny has you covered with sexy colored denim, and Rachel Pally has all the Technicolor goodness your wardrobe needs. It's Retro Fever, and it's so hot for spring. Catch it, at shopbop.