Spring’s Hottest Shirt…

The fresh look of a classic white button down seems to be stealing the scene this Spring.  I was surprised to see so many designers choose a simple staple as their muse this season. My favorite incorporation of the traditional trend is the Louis Vuitton SS12 runway.  Paired with a pastel palette, the collection’s romanticism is soft, yet sophisticated.

It serves dual purpose, pairing well with current trends, such as floral print pants, and pleated skirts, as well as all-white bottoms.  Elizabeth Olsen was spotted wearing the trend with statement necklaces and a coral mini, as well as a with a floral printed blazer.

I’m also obsessing over Miranda Kerr’s choice to pair a white fitted dress shirt with black leather pants and coordinating pumps–and to prove that she’s the master of  effortless style, her recent pairing of yet another white shirt (this one being over-sized) with a tweed mini at a Kora Organics event on Valentine’s Day made me fall in love with this VS Angel!

The best way to accessorize a white button down is to pair it with complimentary accessories such as a white belt, shoes or even a bag (but not all at the same time!) to help pull the crisp look together–perfect example, the belts at Chloe SS12 runway which looked so clean and modern.

This wardrobe must-have is available at some of our favorite budget friendly retailers like Mango, Forever21, Urban Outfitters and I just found a look for less version of a tuxedo inspired Lanvin blouse at Express for under $50!

And this week we’re introducing “Chic-lets”…think of them as mini-style tips anyone can use…

Chic-let: Try a sleeveless version of the classic white button down if you already have one sitting in your closet!