This spring's romantic blouses are so up my I-wear-my-heart-on-my-sleeve alley! Kitted out with ruffles, lace, and/or puffy sleeves, they're exactly what my flirty dreams are made of. My favorites of the season come from , below, , , , , , and .

In my book, effortlessly chic tops are the ideal summer staples, because they go with everything from out-to-dinner jeans to a cute bikini (and then some!). The cotton blouse, is a prime example, with its soft stripes and statement-making embroidered sleeves. I also like these standouts from ,, , , and .

A t-shirt that's sophisticated enough to whiz through a business meeting is a t-shirt I'd employ full-time! Another benefit: it works extremely well off duty. Made of soft cotton, embellished with puff sleeves and lace trim, it rings in at less than $100. Nice job! You can find it .

As versatile as my go-to jeans, these denim braided sandals are everyday perfection.

My latest secret weapon in battling the-what-do-I-wear-today predicament is so obvious, so easy to throw on, and, for some reason up until recently, so underemployed. The oversized button-down, of course! I pair it with jeans, along with cute, feminine-leaning flats and my basket tote to successfully stylish, louche yet alluring effect. I recommend stockpiling a few, such as these by , , and .

Battling winter's brunt just got a bit more fun, thanks to this faux fur jacket.

I'm ringing in the new year with this red-hot, ready-for-action statement top.

I want to get my paws on this faux fur leopard print jacket! Love the idea of layering it underneath a pea coat or an oversized army jacket for extra warmth.

A recent closet cleanse revealed I need more everyday blouses in my life. But the special, hard-to-find kind that stands up to the mundane--i.e., early morning school runs, market sweeps, etc.--but still looks cute, like I made an effort to get "dressed." So I did some snooping around and discovered these beauts from , , , , , , , and .

In my book, a little sparkle never hurts.