LE CATCH

The story behind this floral-print coat starts with my ogling it on the Asos website a few months ago. I loved the pop of the pastel blooms and fantasized about the fresh, spring-y zest it would inject into a basic outfit. Weeks later, I spotted someone wearing this coat at a conference, and it looked just as excellent as I had imagined it: cool and statement-making but not overly so. Today it showed up in my Pinterest feed, modeled by Anna dello Russo's assistant. Perhaps it's a sign that it's time to pull the trigger and make it mine?

$130, topshop

Winter's leopard print coat mania seamlessly flows into this spring-perfect, rain-worthy parka. (I also love the look of this one here.) Bring on the elements in this...

1. Christopher Kane mohair sweater, $855, netaporter.com
2. Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses, $295, shopbop.com
3. Topshop leopard print parka, $130, topshop.com
4. Lancome Vernis Love, Rouge Relisse nail polish, $15, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Tasha leather wrap bracelet, $38, nordstrom.com
6. Want Les Essentials de la Vie tote, $175, forwardbyelysewalker.com
7. Valentino stud slingback pumps, $995, saksfifthavenue.com
8. MiH cropped jeans, $175, netaporter.com

The flamboyant accessories stole the show at Lanvin's Fall 2013 presentation in Paris last week. There were mammoth-sized message necklaces, medallion-like pendants, bold chain-link chokers, and major brooches. Make your own big-time statement piling on some gilt now from Ben Amun (a four-for-one deal!), Topshop (super chunky), Fallon (a classic), and Vince Camuto (under $100!).

Photos: Vogue

$168, shopbop

I am the girl who has more black strappy heels in my closet than is reasonable. But the subtle nuances of each pair lend themselves to different occasions, whether it's a dinner out with the hubby or a lunch with friends. This shoe has the distinct quality of having two personalities, thanks to its sexy cut-out vamp and edgy woven heel. Which means, of course, two things: a) it's definitively versatile, and b) it's a two-for-one deal that I personally find hard to resist, especially with...

1. Peter Pilotto stretch-silk dress, $1742, netaporter.com
2. Nico New York lightning studs, $19, charmandchain.com
3. J.Crew neon orange minaudiere, $128, jcrew.com
4. Rosegold woven heels,$168, shopbop.com

It's not every day that Tory Burch names a pair of pants after you, so I thought I'd do the honors of introducing the Marlien pant! Of course, I just had to get these striped jeans, and I was delighted to find that they are totally cute, fun and fittingly beach-to-city wearable.

$68, anthropologie

A little sleuthing around at Anthropologie turned up so much spring-y greatness, from this adorable pompom-trimmed striped tank, above, to this statement bauble necklace to this very special vintage-looking tasseled lace blouse. Imagine the tank teamed up like this...

1. Anthropologie pompom-trimmed tank, $68, anthropologie.com
2. Warehouse quilted biker blazer, $98, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
3. Golden Lane leather duffel, $575, shopbop.com
4. Madewell suede ankle boots, $208, madewell.com
5. Current/Elliot high-waist denim shorts, $178, netaporter.com

I am a huge fan of Nigerian designer Duro Olowu's wildly vivid prints and use of color, and his collaboration with JC Penney, which debuted yesterday, does not dissappoint. Inspired by his Spring '13 collection, the range consists of bright, fun patterned skirts, flowy, feminine dresses and an amazing selection of home accessories, such as rugs, plates, and notebooks. I snapped up this summer-breezy dress and this bold animal print cardigan. (P.S. I just discovered that JC Penney sells the up-to-the-minute stylish and super affordable Canadian line Joe Fresh. Awesome!)

$48, jcrew

Doesn't this sun washed-looking tee transport you to deep summer? It certainly does for me (or maybe it's the 82-degree weather outside!). The ikat print is a fresh alternative to the ubiquitous mariner stripe, and it's also wonderfully versatile, which means it goes with everything from a pair of right-now-appropriate jeans to hitting-the-beach-in July printed shorts (or simple denim cutoffs) to something more unexpected and fun like this:

1. J.Crew ikat print t-shirt, $48, jcrew.com
2. Madewell jean jacket, $118, madewell.com
3. Asos bangle set, $42, asos.com
4. Monya camouflage beaded clutch, $145, shopbop.com
5. Elizabeth & James metallic sandals, $350, saksfifthavenue.com
6. Moschino Cheap and Chic ruched skirt, $450, netaporter.com

I've been intrigued by these origami-like skirts ever since Proenza Schouler trotted out its Asian-spirited asymmetrical-hemmed minis last fall. My obsession deepened during Netaporter's end of season sale, when one of Proenza's beauties slipped through my fingers, because I neglected to put it in my shopping cart as I browsed other options. By the time I got back to the on-sale skirt, poof, it was gone. So, I've been on the hunt. Here's what I've turned up: a silk wrap skirt from Topshop; a more minimalist, less layered Asos; a sleek color-blocked Nicholas; and Zara's white skirt-shorts hybrid that's a close kissing cousin to the one above (happily, it's already en route!).

Photos: Tommy Ton for Style.com, Pinterest