The What: HUGO Hugo Boss Lalli Ruched Empire Waist Leather Dress

The How to Wear it: 1. D&G Dolce & Gabbana Dangling Charm and Logo Ring 2. Alexander McQueen Elvie Embossed Croco Platinum Handbag 3. Roberto Cavalli Sweet Giraffes Leather Ankle Strap sandals

The When: Evenings. To a cocktail party and/or social mixer, dinner with friends or just to look hot, hot, hot!

The Why: The climate versatility of the dress. Its ruching. Its empire waist flattering look. The sexy, yet still ladylike neckline. Shall I go on?

A bubble hem dress is an elegant yet simple dress that every one should have in their
wardrobe. The line of the dress and proportion of the hem’s volume come and go
over seasons, but ones like this pitch perfect silhouette by Moschino, is ultra-feminine
and never goes out of style.

The What: Moschino's scoop neck tie dress

The How To: 1. D&G Dolce & Gabbana dangling earrings 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs acrylic stud cuff 3. Furla Lara Medium shoulder bag 4. Emilio Pucci Chain link andle-tie strappy leather sandal

When: For after-work fun.

The Why: Simple, sophisticated elegance.

Horizontal, diagonal, vertical – stripes are painting shirts and dresses up and down this season. Youthful and fresh, whether wide or skinny, they give off nautical, preppy or surfer vibes. Note: vertical stripes are the most flattering look for all body types.

What’s spring without flowers? Floral prints were big on the spring/summer catwalks. Indulge your inner femininity by stocking up on pretty, floaty summer dresses and shoes with floral prints. If you're not feeling that girly then hint at the trend with bold print accessories such as silk scarves, jewelry and printed totes.

WHY SPLURGE? 1. Because they are Alexander McQueen shoes, duh. 2. The uber high heels, which makes the legs look uber long. 3. The spot on trend color, fuschia.

STYLE WITH THREE: O'Neill Gemma Dress, Isabella Fiore Baby Love Christina Messenger, Marc by Marc Jacobs Abstract Gem Jewels Bangles.

Take spring’s bold color trend to the next level – go bold and beyond in color-blocked pieces. Build on bold when choosing accessories – statement accessories pair best with color-block dresses, like this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag.

The What: Just Cavalli sweetheart neckline knit dress

The How To: 1. Jean Paul Gaultier tapered leather jacket
2. Alexander McQueen Calf hobo 3. Badgley Mischka
Piera peep toe pumps 4. D&G Dolce & Gabanna crystal
embellished watch

The When: Daytime – great for work, lunch dates or after
work with friends

The Why: To be fashionably fabulous of course!

It is crystal clear – crystals adorning dresses, purses and tops are hot! The crystal-studded bust on this Moschino dress gets attention, and a crystallized clutch is elegant for evening. Wear one thing that’s crystal-fabulous and keep accessories simple to really sparkle.

Lace isn’t grandmotherly when it’s lightly detailing a dress or shirt – no doilies here! Dresses with lace in the right places can be chic as well as sexy with Mary Janes, a cardigan and a simple bag for a great work look, or pair with sexy shoes for evening elegance.

This isn't your grandma's needlepoint. Elegantly embroidered embellishments have been showing up on the necklines, shoulders and hems of dresses and tops. Whether they are embroidered with beading, sequins or an intricate design, little needs to be done to dress up an embroidered look, just add sky-high heels and simple jewelry to be picture perfect.

Zip up, zip down, zipper details all around – zippers have been spotted on handbags, dresses, sweaters and more as of late. But don’t go into zipper overload – stick with one medium-sized bag with multi gold-zippered pockets, or choose Just Cavalli zipper-adjustable tapered jeans or Moschino's asymmetrical zipper-front dress.

Chilly outside, but want to show your legs? Coat dresses are a simple solution – wear them over a dress or shirt/skirt combo, or wear them as a dress! To pull off wearing it just as a dress, look for coat dresses with three-quarter length or short sleeves in a fun color like red or purple. Button up, add tights and go!