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

1. Topshop ruffle shirt,
2. Topshop bomber jacket,
3. Tibi pants,
4. Marc by Marc Jacobs chained stud earrings,
5. Chanel bag,
6. J.Crew sandals,

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 , this tie-trimmed , this cut-out , this knotted , this slit-sleeved , this scalloped , this pleated back , this frayed and this ruffle-accented .

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

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 .

In case you missed out on Zara's boho-cool embroidered jacket, above, which I wore like crazy last summer (with everything from bikinis to a tank top and jeans!), Target is currently offering a very cute . Of course, I unhesitatingly snapped it up!

Here's a strikingly cool top for the 80-degree days ahead!

I'm loving the new spring tops that are all business up front and party in the back. Such a sexy yet unexpected way to show some skin. And with a blazer on top, no one (i.e., Boss Lady/Boss Man) would ever know! The big reveal would come, of course, post-work. Check out my current faves from (below), ,, , and .

This jean jacket has all the makings of a springtime staple: a sophisticated A-line silhouette in a wear-with-everything indigo shade. You can also buy it .

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...