Ready or not, summer is on its way, and all the signs are here in this gorgeous “Blue Skies” editorial! Behind the lens of Frauke Fischer, model Candice Boucher transforms into a sun-kissed beach goddess. Breezy maxis and statement jewelry provide a Boho feel, while chic swimwear and clean lines add just a touch of retro to help inspire your summer fashion. Toss in some tousled hair and a beautiful beach backdrop, and you’ve got a final product that is breathtaking to behold. Are you ready for swimsuit season?

(images courtesy of fashiongonerogue.com)

As sexy as a bikini for your feet, these two-piece pumps and flats are equal parts classic and on-trend. This style has been around since the turn of the 19th century, but that doesn’t mean this arch-bearing archetype can’t have a major moment in the modern world. So air out those arches and make room for some delightful d’Orsay shoes!

In a pale pink wig, rocking delectable designer confections (that Balmain dress! *swoon*), among a paler than pastel backdrop, indie darling Elizabeth Olsen is straight out of a dream world. As if I didn’t already adore her enough, the interview that accompanies this ethereal photo shoot is chock full of little gems like this: “If I were an older man and I saw a girl my age, who maybe didn’t know herself that well, I would find her so unappealing… But when I see a woman in her 40s and up, I think, God, you know a lot. One day, I’ll get to be desired like you.“

(Images courtesy of Bullett Magazine)

No need to imagine yourself on the set of a high-powered lookbook shoot when you can travel behind-the-scenes to our newest spring 2013 lookbook; Full Bloom! This season, black and white makes the perfect backdrop for bright pops of yellow, coral, and plenty of lavender.

Sarah and Sondra touch-up Amanda’s hair and make-up between shots.

Amanda in front of one of our hand-painted sets.

Hair stylist, Sondra Williams, ready for action!

The all-star line-up: Taryn- junior stylist, Sarah- photo assistant, Amanda- model, Sondra- makeup and hair, Cara- senior stylist and art director, Marty- photographer.

Enjoy the Full Bloom Lookbook and happy shopping!

One of our favorite trends from the Spring 2013 runways was bold black and white contrast and combos. Whether it was stripes, patterns or colorblocking; crisp black and white exudes confidence and looks super polished and put together. Our bloggers took the trend and ran with it, each girl styling her look in an individual way!

Another one of our favorite trends was structured and proper ladylike dresses and separates! We absolutely love the prim and preppy trend we have seen for dresses and again, our girls are rocking it!

Courtney of Girl Avant Garde in an amazing striped black and white dress and a white blazer from LuLu*s!

Christine from Hello Fashion wearing our awesome Leather Frock-ing Tale black vegan leather dress!

Hannah of Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget in our BB Dakota Jamila dress!

Bernadette of Born to Bother You in a rad pair of Steve Madden Ave-A Cutout Platform booties!

Sarah of Frills for Thrills in our super polished LBD and Kelsi Dagger Georgie Snake Print Heels.

Flor of  Flor de Maria in our awesome Mod About You Colorblock Coat!

Tina of Tinacious Me in a perfect pair of chunky, strappy Kelsi Dagger Gina heels!

Ashleigh of The Daileigh wearing a perfectly ladylike red dress from LuLu*s!

Do you love the bold black and white or the polished ladylike silhouettes?

xo