An amazing riff on Gucci's current season sweatshirt--at an amazing price!

1. Marks & Spencer sweatshirt,
2. Topshop badge jacket,
3. Kenzo ring,
4. Miu Miu denim bag,
5. Gucci sandals,
6. Frame Denim jeans,

In my mind the trends that come back in over and over again are the ones that work. Case in point: this spring's back-in therefore must-have straight-leg jeans. These work because they give the illusion of a taller, slimmer figure, and who doesn't want that?? Check out these straight-out stylish pairs by , , , , , and .

Something just made my spring shopping significantly easier: the J.Crew Style Guide, because a substantial portion of what I want to wear next season (and later) is contained inside! For starters, the cooly re-invented , above, that are inspired by the cultish ). I love the featured with them too! My other favorites also happen to be fresh takes on wardrobe classics, including these , this off-duty , these statement-making (last pic), this (below), this cotton linen (as sexy over a bikini as with a pair of jeans), these attention-getting chandelier and this grey . You can check it all out for yourself .

The double layered ruffle sleeve sweetens the deal here!

Don't mean to give you the cold shoulder again, but I couldn't resist this striped one!

In Paris this week, Moscow-based Miroslava Duma is sticking to a very American jeans-and-tee uniform. Of course, she infuses her classic look with some tres chic accents, including statement jackets and coats. (See yesterday's for where to buy these invaluable pieces.) And she proves that petites can pull of cropped wide leg jeans with aplomb! Check out these ideal styles from , and . Taller types would do well with these pairs by , , and .

I'm so subbing in these cute, easy, versatile (and right this minute!) suede block heels for my everyday ballet slippers!

Equally fabulous as the current must-have, but exceedingly more budget-friendly. Come spring, I'd wear it like this...

As easy and comfortable as my favorite white t-shirt--but infinitely cooler!

This cozy faux fur bomber jacket is my antidote to the winter blues! I especially love the cute neck tie.