Tres Belle!

I know it isn't exact, but this ruffled skirt from Lucky's What I Want Now so reminded me of Velvet's Smocked Tube Ruffle Dress that I had to point it out. Feminine tiered ruffles with a pretty delicate summer floral (which are finally coming out of hiding as it gets warmer out!).

Shop the new Velvet for Spring '09 or check out other Ruffle-y items at tee-zone.com.

Florals and Stripes and Patterns, Oh My!

Feminine florals? Sporty stripes? Tribal goddess? Simple Solids?

How many women have woken up to face their closet with nothing short of an identity crisis? I know I have, which is why I am so thankful for this summer’s most malleable trend: mixed prints. And just when you thought taking on so many roles at one time could leave you more dysfunctional than Britney Spears, think again! Tops like the Crochet Strap Double V Top from Free People take you from day to night (a la AM sweetheart, PM vixen).

Meanwhile dresses such as this floral-solid combo from Splendid are perfect going straight to a dinner soirée after running errands (a la AM soccer mom, PM hostess with the mostest).

Check out Tee-Zone’s Mixed Prints collection for many more ideas. Seize the day (or night) and consider yourself a Jane of all trades!