alice + olivia

Celebrity Style Steal: Eva Mendes Mixes It Up

Nothing says spring like a floral maxi dress! Eva Mendes pulls off her look with cat-eye sunglasses, brown booties and by mixing prints with her tote bag. The maxi is the ultimate comfort dress. There is no pulling at the hem or fear of bending down to pick something up. This floral Alice + Olivia dress features the current off-the-shoulder trend and a lace inset. You could go for a gladiator sandal when the summer rolls around, but for right now slip on a pair of brown leather booties by Frye.

Celebrity Style: The Return of BIG Florals 

If you’ve read Celebrity Style articles at Second City Style in the past, you know I’m a big fan of celebs in florals. Whether it’s colorful or dark, bold or bright – celebs and florals go together like a t-shirt and jeans. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, the floral trend is definitely something that the biggest celeb fashionistas have tried and conquered virtually every season.

Wearable Trends: Victorian Style Secrets

What was once old is new again is a fashion mantra. This spring, not just one single trend but an entire era of yesterday is on full display for all of us fashion-lovers to appreciate. Victorian-inspired fashion is trickling its way into our spring wardrobe and I must admit, I love it. High necklines, ruffles, brocade, rich colors and textures and full sleeves are now all spring-appropriate looks, proving that less skin can be more.