Do you know what time it is? It’s the time when winter is coming to an end, and spring is impatiently waiting to kick in. Spring in New York is one of the best places to have lots of fun including flaunting fashion that never sleeps. While New Yorkers still feel the need to bundle up at winters end, they say hello to the bright and mood-lifting colors that they are ready to enjoy now that spring has sprung.

As an example, I chose a colorful New York Graffiti filled background to show off these cobalt blue skinny (warm) velvet pants and added more color with a neon pink shoulder bag. On top an ivory fur jacket that I can take off indoors and reveal my white long-sleeved top. The big bold letters scream fun. To add to that I am wearing black over-the-knee boots with chunky heels to provide me with a solid base while wandering. One thing to keep in mind when getting the over-the-knee boots is to look for a comfortable and wide opening on the top. To complete the fashion statement, I chose a pair of neon pink fingerless gloves and the pink bag I mentioned earlier is a leather Kate Spade crocodile embossed leather shoulder bag.

I love Kate Spade. She is an amazing successful American designer. She designs a wide variety of fashionable items of many colors, styles, materials, and these designs and products are priced to enjoy! So what’s not to love?

Top: Forever21; similar here, Jacket from Milly,
Pants from Hue, Sunglasses: Minkpink; find different style here, Boots: ASH; similar here, Handbag: Kate Spade; similar here, Glove: Bebe; similar here, Ring: Nordstrom

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To channel one of the best trademark styles of Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, dress up with plaid or tartan.

Why wear plaids? They are far more than stripes and squares. While they may remind us of Scottish National Costumes, they are everywhere in main stream fashion. You can find these designs in shirts, shorts, trousers, blazers and scarves. Pulling off an outfit with plaid or tartan is easy. You will see!

Needless to say, plaid has gained a spot in the fashion consciousness through the years. Even the haute couture designers, fashion critics and other industry authorities have bought in to the sightlines of one of the most sought-after designs for clothing. Who doesn’t love plaid? It is both classic and stylish.

Let’s try a little plaid mix and match, Get ready!

Wearing a knee-length plaid pencil skirt starts off the look. There is something chic about skirt styles that play up your waist and if it’s plaid, what more can I ask for? To boost the overall look, mix in some other gorgeous pieces. For example, to compliment the skirt I used a contrasting element like a black and gold leather belt. This too makes an au courant statement. Let’s call it fancy!

I layered this with an Angora wool turtleneck and a distressed sequin vest. The latter is meant to break up the traditional vibe the plaid can give and provide an updated look! This outfit also helps beat the cold weather.

For accessories try an oversized clutch as an eye catching addition to the outfit. It’s trendy and functional at the same time. Have fun with these accessories- I threw in gloves and pointed tip boots.

My walk around Manhattan felt better than ever in plaid!

Top: Guess; similar here, Skirt is a custom made by my friend an Indonesian fashion designer; similar here,
Vest from Topshop, Sunglasses: Roberto Cavalli; similar here, Leather Glove: BEBE, Watch: Michael Kors, Belt : BCBG MaxAzria, Boots: Georges Marciano

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Feel like a Superhero and be bold with in an eye catching comic print pencil skirt. Be Brave, Stunning and Seductive! Thanks to SoCal weather 🙂

Superheroes are here to rescue my winter wardrobe! Black and grey will be defeated with strokes of powerful color. Let’s talk about Roy Lichtenstein. For those who don’t know his work, he was a very successful pop artist. His use of color is robust and vivid, which is what I love and it makes me feel like flying – Aaaahh! Heavy use of primary colors make the images pop, and thick black outlines really tie in the comic book look and feel.

High fashion loves comics. Many fashion designers are inspired by comic pop art. In 2011, Lisa Perry released a collection of comic themed dresses at her boutique on Madison Avenue. A year later Karla Spetic (Australian designer). Charlotte Olympia had shoes featuring comic design. Moschino’s creative director, Jeremy Scott, for 2015 Fall collection was using comics and cartoon icons as well.

This form-fitting skirt with Pop Design is fun and will make your shape alluring.
The sheer mesh stretch top with a bright color goes well with the skirt. Don’t be afraid to play with your outfit, knot the top to look more fun and a little flirty.

Walk like a superhero with an open toe, suede, color block pumps from Brian Atwood. This standard stiletto gives a youthful twist, adding hot pink to the almond toe shoe, a double platform in blue and purple and a bright yellow heel. What amazing colors for these killer heels! BAM!

So what’s there to love about Brian Atwood? It’s a consumer line to the premium Brian Atwood brand, which is a splendid option for all of us who crave designer shoes at a more cost friendly price point. You can find alternative shoe collections at Bloomingdales or Saks Fifth, retailing around $350. If you shop smart you can find them cheaper at outlets. I got this shoe for $7 at TJ Maxx – POW!

I chose neon color aviator sunglasses to complete the look. Bright lipstick and well….. “Kiss me, Bruce Wayne” Awww

The ultra-chic pencil skirt pairing with heel and clutch keep things sophisticated but still fun without looking like you’re heading to Comicon 🙂

Skirt: Topshop, Top : Jean Paul Gaultier, Similar here, Shoes: Brian Atwood, Similar here, Purse : I bought it from a boutique in Jakarta.

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