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gift guide: mother’s day 2013.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blogger; Mother's Day 2013 Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is this Sunday (hope you didn’t forget!).  And while my mom and I won’t be together for the weekend, I’ll be sending love her way on the other side of the country!  If you’re still on the hunt for a perfect gift for the perfect lady, here are a few of my favorite tokens of appreciation!

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1. BaubleBar Leaf Drop Strand — $32 (on sale $20 for a limited time!)
2. J.Crew Tartine Purse — $148
3. Rifle Paper Co. Journal Set — $12.95
4. J.Crew Three Link Bracelet — $68
5. Steve Madden Nanncy Wedge — $70
6. Paper Source Macaron Pill Box — $9.95
7. C. Wonder Signature Screw Stud Enamel Bangle — $38
8. C. Wonder Monogram Geo Plate — $38
9. Kate Spade Checker Place Harmony Baby Bag — $189 (on sale!)

currently craving: neon.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; neon shopping ideas; Express neon lace skater dress in tangerine; J.Crew color collage earrings; Rebecca Minkoff Bettina neon flat sandals; Rebecca Minkoff metal corner clutch; Atlantic-Pacific x BaubleBar chevron ring stack; Overture Judith Leiber Jamie neon colorblock clutch; Kate Spade Licorice neon yellow pumps; Forever 21 neon pink wayfarer sunglasses; Gap bright cowlneck scarf

You probably already know how much I love bright colors, but lately, I’ve been wanting to turn up the dial … a lot.  I’m talking ultra bright neons, as a single pop of color or piled on each other.  Check out a few of my favorite neon pieces and let me know what you think of these bright brights!

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1. Express Geometric Lace Skater Dress — $59.90
2. J.Crew Color Collage Earrings — $78
3. Rebecca Minkoff Bettina Neon Flat Sandals — $132 (on sale!)
4. Rebecca Minkoff Metal Corner Clutch — $216.99 (on sale!)
5. Atlantic Pacific x BaubleBar Chevron Ring Stack — (take 20% today only!)
6. Overture Judith Leiber Neon Colorblock Clutch — $147.50 (on sale!)
7. Kate Spade Licorice Patent Heel — $298
8. Forever 21 Wayfarer Sunglasses — $5.90
9. Gap Bright Cowlneck Scarf — $19.95

spring trend: black & white.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring 2013 trend - black and white; online shopping; style collage; LOFT  Product detail search form Delightful Dot Print Full Skirt Dress; Banana Republic Sparkle stone necklace; ASOS ASOS Shift Dress In Triangle Jacquard; BaubleBar Piano Penta Bracelet; Madewell the frankie pump in snakeprint; Tinley Road Bow Blouse; Keds for Kate Spade New York Polka Dot Kicks; Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. black and white stripes

I know I’ve been overdosing on bright colors lately, but believe it or not, I’m also loving black and white looks for spring.  The contrast makes for a chic ensemble, whether it be in the form of sharp color-blocking or whimsical prints.  Check out a few of my favorite B&W pieces!

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1. LOFT Dot Print Full Skirt Dress — $69.50
2. Banana Republic Sparkle Stone Necklace — $49.99 (on sale!)
3. ASOS Shift Dress In Triangle Jacquard — $75.30
4. BaubleBar Piano Penta Bracelet — $24
5. Keds for Kate Spade New York Polka Dot Kicks — $75
6. Madewell Frankie Pump in Snake Print — $159.99 (on sale!)
7. Tinley Road Bow Blouse — $39
8. Rebecca Minoff Mini M.A.C. — $150