Trending: City Shorts

Well winter is just about half way over! Want to keep warm, and still show some leg without being limited to skirts and leggings? Try shorts, ranging from tailored, tap styles to leather! For daytime, try a pair layered with tights, boots, your favorite leather jacket and a warm comfy scarf. Instant chic!


Sanctuary Tweed Short now 60% off Nordstrom.com

Choose a longer length tailored city short for work with a blazer.


Tailored City Short Asos.com

Go glam at night with satin, lace, sequins, or tuxedo inspired versions.


Leifsdottir Techno Tuxedo shorts Nordstrom.com


Valentino Leather Trim Lace Shorts Bergdorf Goodman

Shorts will serve triple duty as they transition into spring, summer, and back into fall. Fast forward; some Spring 2011 runway looks:


Victoria Bartlett


Tracy Reese


Marc Jacobs

Inspiration Board: Honeysuckle, Pantone's 2011 Color of the year

"In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is an captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going-perfect to ward of the blues," describes Leatrice Eisman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical,viscerally alive hue in the spectrum."

Reminiscent of the sweet smell of the honeysuckle flower; this color is a perfect introduction to the spring and summer seasons. Flirty, feminine, playful ranging in color from coral to reddish pink.



An avid fan of fashion sketches and illustration, here are a few designer interpretations:





From the runway:



Marc Jacobs, Spring 2011



Christian Dior Spring 2011