What we'll be wearing next spring

New York Fashion Week results are in: stripes on stripes, stripes and florals, stripes on pants, stripes, stripes, stripes! Stripes are a springtime classic, and no designer has missed the memo for their Spring/Summer 2015 designs.  Also on the rise are vintage floral patterns and micropleats.  It's so fun to see each designer's individuality in their designs.  While perusing the Fashion Week photos, the fashion truly felt fun, and I was so ready to gobble up these pieces, though we are just barely on the cusp of fall!

Looks like Rachel Zoe has escaped her usual black and white designs for this candy-striper-inspired ensemble!  Matching shortsuits are also on the rise amidst all designers, creating a streamlined look with a vintage appeal. 

Here, Alice + Olivia plays with the matchy trend, too.

You can always count on A+O for great pattern-mixing.  Stripes & florals are always a do in my book!

She has also caught onto the big culottes trend coming this spring! 

Kate Spade is always in my favorites, and I just love this look!  It dips into three trends: the crop top, the midi skirt, and the stripes & florals combo.  Bravo, Deborah Lloyd!

Joie can always be counted on for beautiful, feminine fabrics and prints.  I love the tiny pleats of this beautiful midi skirt.  The full silhouette makes it a universally flattering style for all body types, too!

Speaking of pleats, on a way rave-i-er note, Marc Jacobs did micropleats to perfection with his collection:

(The twisty buns don't hurt, either.)

And Rebecca Taylor, always so feminine and beautiful, did great little peeks of micropleats in her designs, too.

Also, be on the lookout for cropped pants, and especially ones with a teeny bell on the end, like in this Cynthia Rowley ensemble:

In all cases, big retro prints are a go, especially in suit form!

Though I'm excited for Pumpkin Spice Everything and cozy sweaters, the NYFW SS15 shows have gotten my palate prepped for the spring at the end of the tunnel.  To see more from the many talented designers, visit Style.com for wonderfully organized photos and reviews of each collection.  

All photos via Style.com

earning my stripes...

It has been a wonderful week, so far!  The weather has been absolutely perfect, I've found time to meet up with friends and family I don't see much, and I've worked with a wonderful client.  Also, I exercised (big accomplishment!).  The way I see it, there is an interrelatedness to life.  The more positive energy you put into it, the more you get out.  It even spreads from one area of life to the next.  Sometimes you need to do some tough work to find out what makes you happy, but once you find it, ride that wave! 

To reflect my mood, I wore my favorite striped top yesterday.  Wearing it always makes me feel cheery and a bit artsy.  With some bright accessories, I was downright chipper. 

top: F21 || jeans: Old Navy || flats: Gap || necklace: F21 (I think!) || belt: Loft || shades: F21

I hope this week has been treating you well so far, dear readers!