Zara Spring 2012

I'm obsessed with the new pieces at Zara. They have every spring trend all in one place. I love the pastel blazers, jeans, and dresses, and the cool, graphic florals on bottoms of all varieties. My favorites are this black and white skirt and these shorts. The prints remind me of Piazza Sempione or Prabal Gurung and are edgy but totally wearable. Other standouts are the neon top below, an awesome dress, and tangerine boyfriend jeans.

Zara Top

Look-at-me Lips

I don't wear lipstick often but I've been drawn to it lately. It can be the finishing touch of an outfit and I love buying fun shades. Tangerine Tango is the color for 2012, and make-up is no exception. This MAC lipstick is a mix of coral and red with hints of orange. It sounds overwhelming, but it compliments many skin tones because of the colors.True red's a classic and really popular right now, but the added orange is an updated version that should definitely be tried. Model's red lips were dusted with bright orange eye shadow to make them really pop for Jason Wu's Spring 2012 show. This shade, Lady Danger, is more wearable and one easy step.

MAC Lipstick

Interesting Accent

Metallics were all over the spring runways. While it's easy to wear sequins and gold around the holidays, I can't see myself doning a silver skirt mid May. However, metal adorned shoes are much more approachable. Marc Jacobs, the sisters behind Rodarte, and Phillip Lim were stand-out designers for metallic boots, strappy heels, and pumps. The trend easily transitions from runway to street style with metallic accents, instead of all over shine. These ASOS flats have just enough edge, and even though I lusted after Alexander Wang's silver loafers from Fall 2011, I know these cute kicks are more practical and way more budget friendly.

Lula metallic accent flat

There's also a pastel version for anyone feeling adventurous who wants to knock out three trends in one: Color blocking, pastels, and metallic.