The birds in the Northeast are finally chirping (loudly). Flowers are budding, tree branches are sprouting leaves, and I’m feeling good. It’s been a terribly long winter. During this unpredictable season of chill, snow, ice, and rain, I continued to frequent a few of my favorites boutiques and stores: Intermix, Tracey Reese, J. Crew,  Barneys,  Anthropologie, and New Jersey’s Ruby almost weekly, absorbing the season’s best looks and hoping and praying that the Sun gods would smile down on us soon.

Despite my pleas and regular boutique-drop-ins, until now — when the temperature has seemed to settle itself above 59-degrees Fahrenheit — I wasn’t able to wrap my mind around purchasing a sleeveless blouse, sandal, or sundress.  Just last week, I finally felt 1) inclined to change over my closet, emptying it of cashmere sweater dresses, platform knee boots, and the dismal hues, 2) motivated to make a spring fashion purchases and 3) it justifiable to ask my Starbucks barista to add ice to my Grande-Triple-shot-skim-latte.  Say goodbye, winter.

Spring fashion trends are many. There’s the safari trend, the animal print (zebra or snake) trend, there’s the floral trend, the bold print and color block trend, there’s the white shirt trend, the gladiator sandal trend, the peep-toe shoe boot trend…the list goes on. One of my favorite style trends this season is classic, bold, bright, and, of course, statement-making — literally, paying homage to the Mother Earth.  I decided, my wardrobe should catch up with my recycling, shopping, and homemaking behaviors…“I’m going green!”

Whether a vibrant emerald or a more subdued khaki designers and style experts alike agree that green looks good on all skin tones. Here are a few of the green purchases I’ve made or hope to make. The trick to pulling this and any trend flawlessly? Don’t go overboard. Take it one green at a time.

What fashion trend puts an extra little spring in your step? Do tell!

 

Diane Von Furstenberg Tuvallu Zig Zag dress , $325, dvf.com

I love how casual, yet feminine, this tunic looks. And it’s versatile! If you’re feeling especially flirty, forgo the jeans on the bottom and wear it as a dress. Add the safari trend by pairing it with platform gladiator sandals.

 

 

 

Zagliani Metallic Python Handbag, $3600, intermixonline.com

I’ll be the first to admit, this bag (and its price) is my guiltiest green pleasure. I haven’t purchased it yet; but it’s certainly on my wish list. (I’ll need to save some green to go this green.)

 

 

 

 

Martine two-color satin heel, $245, jcrew.com

A sling back shoe adds vavavoom to any simple look. Pair these with a simple shift dress, khaki shorts, or skinny jeans –— all probably in your closet. A little unexpected? Maybe. But definitely stylish. They come in ballet flats as well.

 

 

 

Amulet Glass Necklace, $24, urbanoutfitters.com

Even when I revert to my winter-dressing ways by wearing all black, this necklace and the J.Crew shoes will brighten up my look.