Valentino continues to inspire many, many handbag designs. This is one of the nicest inspirations I’ve seen even though the picture doesn’t quite do the style justice. I like it best in yellow, but the dove grey is lovely for neutral lovers. A sweet Spring and Summer shoulder tote – not so big, but quite roomy.

Lightweight woven, cool and breezy shirts like this spell Spring. This shirt is not too roomy, but not too tailored either. The ruffle is perfect and the turned up sleeves add a nice utilitarian touch. Perfect over skinnies or cigarette pants as is, or over a pencil skirt or bootcuts with a belt. What can I say. I’m a woven top fan so I’m all over the tunic shirt look.

After raving about the brand and style in normal blue stone wash, here they are in white. The higher rises are comfortable and girdling. The denim fabric is thick and not too transparent. The fit is premium and sleek. Pricey, but worth the investment. My Spring and Summer wardrobe would not function without premium white jeans.

An adorable machine washable cotton A-line dress that’s available in both regular sizes and petites, AND it’s on sale. That quite a win! You can’t see the back tie in the photo but it actually makes the dress. It’s very effective if you wrap the tie around the back first and then around the front again so that you end up with a front tie dress. I actually preferred this dress in black, but the turquoise is lovely too.

Also available in the petites section.

Michael Kors is doing great things this season. It’s the elbow length draping sleeves that sold this dress style to me. It’s just beautiful. Swap out the self fabric belt and add just about any colour shoe – flat or heeled. The same dress is also available at Nordstrom in grey and is currently on sale.  Machine washable!

I own this belt and it’s just about the best $10 I’ve ever spent. It’s relatively good quality and the python side of the belt is particularly attractive. It’s not a belt that I wear on my natural waist because I like it best looped through low-rise jeans. But you can wear it in any which way that tickles your fancy.

Note that this belt is half price in store at just less than $10.

Tahari quality and fit is usually fab, so it goes without saying that this sheath looks amazing on the body. The fabric is absolutely fabulous and the animal print is uniquely abstract. And the neckline isn’t that low either. I was completely wowed when one of my curvy clients tried on this dress. Gorgeous with red accessories. Very chic and perfect dressed up or down.

These vegan shoes are pretty comfortable once you’ve added an insole. They are not incredibly cushioning, but I was impressed enough to purchase the checked pair – and you know how fussy my feet are. They work for a wider foot too and you might need to size down half a size. Available in black, a silvery ivory, a gold-ish caramel and black & white plaid. Very sweet.

So fab in either colour! It’s refreshing to see a boyfriend jacket that isn’t black or charcoal grey. The linen blend is especially Spring-like and the length is great for taller gals too.  I loved this item on my curvy and bustier clients. Just so arty and hip. This jacket has been one of my favourite Spring items at Nordstrom so far this season. Clean, crisp and chic.

These are great  for the price. The rise is pretty high, especially in the back, and the denim is substantial. These jeans might not last or fit like premium denim, but you’ll probably wear a longer top, tunic or dress with white skinnies anyway so no worries. Remember that you can take in the waist if it gapes at the back.