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Three New Ways to Wear a Plain T-Shirt

Move over, Miami Vice. This year, designers are pairing the plain t-shirt with extremely high fashion pieces for a casual yet cool vibe to the latest additions to their spring creation. The most basic of tops is back for spring but in the most unexpected of ways. So store your skinny jeans and denim shorts and look towards the runway, here are the three of the latest bottoms to stylishly rock fashion’s plainest of plain tops: The Maxi Skirt: I recently saw Kate Bosworth rocking the Maxi Skirt/Plain Tee combination and just fell in love. It embodied the perfect combination of high-fashion and effortless cool. The outfit personified intriguing and sleek with a modern edge that seemed inspired straight from world of art deco. Add a stunning belt to include a little more sex appeal. My pick: Winter Kate by Nicole Richie’s Health Maxi Skirt The Fancy Knee-Length Skirt: Not just any knee-length skirt. I’m talking about the latest craze of over-the-top knee length skirts. Whether it’s miles of tulle or adorned with seams full of feathers, the plain t-shirt is being matched with the fanciest of knee-length numbers to help balance out the distinction of cute or quirky skirt style. The plain t-shirt plays the perfect co-star to aid any fancy bottom in taking center stage. My pick: Matthew Williamson Embellished Linen Blend Skirt Harem Pants: Comfortable and a soon-to-be staple, harem pants are the more sophisticated and fashionable take on bottoms choices this season. Worn with a plain to for a bit of edge and funkiness, it won’t be hard to trade in your denim for a pair of these urban-ready favorites. My pick: Material Girl Printed Relaxed Harem Pants - Mira Torres

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Donald J. Pliner at Santana Row

by Carlina Harris

 With the boho-hippie movement in full trend effect, I was pleasantly surprised at the Pliner shoe offerings a few weeks ago at a party celebrating the celeb appearances of Donald and Lisa Pliner in their the Santana Row boutique. The Donald himself was flurry-ing back and forth between shoppers, a windmill of excitement and Euro-chic presence in head to toe white, not to mention he was rocking the hell out of a bedazzled pair of his puppy print loafers! Amidst a sea of black card Am-Ex shoppers, trays of haute sushi bites, and full to the brim wine glasses, the atmosphere was eclectic, and fun! I got in on the excitement by trying on a pair of beaded heels I was eyeing all afternoon- after half a glass of my never-ending wine goblet, I was more than thrilled to take off boots and socks in front of strangers, be helped by a lovely man urging me to try on the $400+ pair of shoes, and prance around like Cinderella in shoes that were worth more than my entire outfit. The shoes were beautiful and one of a kind, but ultimately did not end up of going home with me (oh the pain!). While I may not have made a purchase, the boutique's register never ceased ringing for moment, whether it was the coveted signature of Pliner on the sole of all shoes purchased, or the one of a kind hand beaded job found only on Pliners very exquisite European shoes- it was never doubted why these two have made a fortune making and selling shoes. Check them out here, and tell me which your favorite Pliner shoe is!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. summer beaded options, 2.  Donald in white, 3-5. amazing men options (the red and blue ones are fantastic!), 6. a ladylike leopard print crossbody, 7. My favorite pair, 8. Peace shoes, 9. Puppy print shoes Donald was wearing, 10. Me in my beaded shoes!

Canary Yellow Dresses for Spring

Tweety bird will be mighty jealous when he finds out what color I’m obsessed with this season. Canary yellow dresses have officially caught my eye, and stolen my heart with their bright and undeniably striking burst of color. After months of muted olives, beiges, and taupes, a girl needs a little more sunshine to her style. That is why I’m craving the most striking and admittedly, slightly blinding, shade of yellow! A simple way to create a massive impact, there’s no ignoring anyone in this up-to-the-minute shade that will rival every bit of the sun’s rays. Let your neutral fashion rebellion kick in with these adorable canary yellow dress picks. They’re perfect for all of your warm weather cocktail hours and get-togethers: Willow’s Twisted Silk Tulle Dress, Vionnet’s Chain Embellished Silk Georgette Dress, and Emilio De La Morena’s One Shouldered Silk Dress.

- Mira Torres

 

Spring Beauty Essentials by MADARA

by Carlina Harris

Skin is probably the most important thing your ever going to wear, so I prefer to protect mine, and pamper it as much as I can- no $2.99 drug store spf for me! When I was first introduced to MADARA here, I fell in love immediately, the wholesome, organic brand not only had beautiful packaging, and a interesting story behind it, but the global brand hailing from Latvia smelled of fresh flowers, fields, and nature in springtime! I was hooked from the start!

I know it's finally springtime, but it was a long drawn out winter in California. To ease the uncomfortable-ness of unpleasant weather this winter I pampered my super dry hands with MADARA's luxe Deep Moisture Hand Cream, moisturized my lips with the softening lip balm, lathered up at the end of the day with an invigorating but subtle on the bubbles Mint Shower Soap and moisturized again with an amazing firming body oil! I actually made it through the harsh winter conditions thanks to MADARA, and my skin feels better than ever and fully ready for the spring sun!

 

Now in Spring, MADARA has a whole new crop of body goodies, I was lucky enough to try out a few of these organic, all natural wonders. The Eye Repair Cream- a favorite- because a girl can never say no to a good eye cream! I have inherited my father's under eye bags (I know, not fair) and this miracle cream seems to help alleviate puffy-ness and smooths out this hard to cover up area, I will forever be in debt to whoever created eye cream!

Another huge beauty must have for Spring has got to be the Flower Dust Shimmering Lotion- its name just sounds like a good time! This chamomile and rose-hip scented moisturizer has a supremely subtle sparkle factor, and it is going to totally rock when the sun decides to fully come out! I will be wearing this everyday, over my (very important!) spf, The creamy sparkle lotion promises to enchance an existing tan and bring out a golden radiance in the skin tone- it sure sounds like my kind of lotion, and a nice welcome to spring!