LE CATCH

It's Super Tuesday in more than just one way: not only are the polls open, but Shopbop's* super spring sale is on! There's a bounty of spring break-ready staples I'm coveting, including the cute embroidered top, above, along with this cut-out Tibi tunic, this Alice & Olivia dress, these A Gold E high-rise cropped jeans, this one-shouldered Kore swimsuit, these Schutz braided metallic leather sandals, this Zimmermann lace dress, and this ruffled Parker cover-up. *Save 15%-25% site wide when you spend $250+. See details and get the code here.

The pleated skirt trend is still going strong, and I love how Olivia Palermo, in London last week, gets in on it with a striped Topshop standout. I also love these skirts by MSGM, Tibi, Proenza Schouler, Mark Jacobs (on sale!), J.Crew and Zara.

$68, topshop

In case there was any confusion, a little ruffle never hurts!

1. Topshop ruffle shirt, $68, topshop.com
2. Topshop bomber jacket, $110, topshop.com
3. Tibi pants, $295, tibi.com
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs chained stud earrings, $85, bloomingdales.com
5. Chanel bag, $5500, shopbop.com
6. J.Crew sandals, $278, jcrew.com

The t-shirt, our most tried-and-true warm weather staple, will get an upgrade this spring. Look for the new and improved versions to feature unexpected flourishes, demure cut-outs, asymmetric and cropped silhouettes--and yet remain as versatile as ever. My favorites include this one-shouldered Rosetta Getty, this tie-trimmed JW Anderson, this cut-out Whistles, this knotted Stateside, this slit-sleeved Mango, this scalloped See by Chloe, this pleated back Sacai, this frayed Acne Studios and this ruffle-accented Rag & Bone.

$396, shopbop

These can read bohemian, elegant or edgy--it's all in the styling and all good!

1. Suno denim dress, $495, modaoperandi.com
2. Bronzallure rose gold ring set, $129, shopbop.com
3. Sisley-Paria Lip Gloss in Nude, $57, barneys.com
4. Proenza Schouler embellished leather bag, $1590, nordstrom.com
5. Vince leather sandals, $395, shopbop.com

From New York to London to Milan, fashion show-goers are faring mercurial springlike weather in the seemingly adaptable bomber jacket. Besides being just-right warm, the bomber is easy to layer, dress-to-pants versatile and comfy as can be. While I prefer the clean and simple iterations, the embellished bombers undeniably pull together an outfit with a bang! Consider joining the ranks with these options from Topshop (below, or this straightforward one), 3.1 Phillip Lim, Veronica Beard, Stella McCartney, Zara, Maison Scotch, and Kolor.

$450, shopbop

I went shopping the other day with a friend, who was looking for easy dresses to wear all over Italy next summer, the kind that go from the Forum to a Tuscan sunflower field--with flair! If it were me, I'd pack this oh-so-flattering, day-to-night do-it-all!

1. Veronica Beard ruched dress, $450, shopbop.com
2. Illesteva sunglasses, $300, shopbop.com
3. Phyllis + Rosie chain cuff bracelet, $85, shopbop.com
4. Sophie Hulme tote bag, $971, farfetch.com
5. Loeffler Randall lace-up sandals, $250, nordstrom.com

Having once held a fitness editor post at a Conde Nast magazine, I know that keeping my body happy/healthy requires mixing up my workout--hence my weekly rotation of running, Body by Simone dance classes, strength-training, core work, yoga, and hiking. But lately I've been feeling that my workout outfit is what needs some mixing up. Specifically, my everyday black leggings. I must have a dozen pairs! Yes, they are most flattering, but I'm thinking a printed pant--or at least one with some unexpected, stylish details--could jazz things up a bit, help crank up the heart rate and consequently carve the curves! When you dress the (kick-butt) part, then it's easier to walk the walk, right?! I'd like to sweat it out in these leggings from Beyond Yoga, The Upside, Free People, Prismsport, LNA, Phat Buddha, Tory Sport, and Under Armor.

$169, stylekeepers

Since lace will be huge (again!) this spring, a dramatic, balloon-sleeve blouse is only fitting!

1. Stylekeepers lace blouse, $169, stylekeepers.com
2. J.Crew sunglasses, $98, jcrew.com
3. Sarah Chloe ring set, $174, shopbop.com
4. Rebecca Minkoff pouch, $85, shopbop.com
5. Yves Saint Laurent Nail Lacquer in 141 Day Bloomer, $28, nordstrom.com
6. Isabel Marant sandals, $445, bergdorfgoodman.com
7. MiH cargo pants, $345, matchesfashion.com

Speaking of crochet, it's going to have its moment in the sun, come bikini season (or even earlier, spring break!). I'm loving all these mix-and-match (and well-priced!) suits from Victoria's Secret (also here). These other styles from Zimmermann, Robin Piccone, Pily Q, andKiini will also surely make a splash!