It is unseasonably warm in Canada this year, but I am loving the temperate temperatures we are enjoying right now. It does mean that I am wearing shorts and skirts already this year as the temperatures hit 20+ degrees regularly. This has me thinking about my perfect trasnition weather wardrobe as we move to the warmer Spring months and into Summer. Personally I like a mid to longish short as the days of me wearing short shorts are long over. I am liking the resurgence of the jean short and might have to get my hands on a pair or DIY an old pair of denim. In these later Spring months I like to layer. Pair 3/4 length sleeved blouses and tops with shorts or bring a nautical striped sweater along for a warmer layer. A cute sandal is a must. For shorts I am all about these flat styles. Every year I think about the perfect hat to get me through the hottest parts of the day. LOVE this panama style. And of course a great pair of shades. I keep accessories minimal as they are just an extra layer!! How do you style for the Spring Summer transition?

Vogue France's Editor in Chief Emmanuelle Alt has amazing style that fashionista's and mom's alike can copy with ease. Many of her looks are fairly monochomatic and involve easy pieces like tees or chambray blouses paired with a skinny pant and heels. What makes these looks super chic is pairing them with well fitting tailored blazers to finish the ensemble. Get the look for yourself!

Peplum is one of those trends that you are seeing everywhere these days. But it's one that I would want to know that I could get multiple looks out of before I invested. Personally I like the look of peplum tops better than say a peplum skirt and I think it is a much more versitle way to play with the trend. Here is one peplum top and two different looks. While both are still feminine, one is more casual while one is more office appropriate.

One trend I have promised I would try out this year, even if it is only in the change room, is the maxi dress. I have always steared clear of them due to my petite stature but I have seen other petite fashion bloggers pull them off so I thought I could give them a try. These dresses defintely have me daydreaming of warmer weather.

I am one of those people that you might think melts in the rain. I really hate getting wet and so I always try to dress appropriately for the rain. My essentials are a coat that keeps me dry, preferably with a hood. Rain boots and a pair of denim that fits inside, save the flares for when it's dry. A great umbrella, I want of the the bubble styles! How do you try to keep dry or do you love to jump in the puddles?

I am constantly inspired by Jessica Alba's mommy style. She has mastered looking casual but not sloppy. You would never catch her in sweats at the park! Get her look with high and low priced options. My favourite are the super sweet polka dot jeans.

I fell in love with Paris a long time ago. I was lucky to visit when I was 17 and again when I was 25. But I haven’t been back in, well, let’s just say a while. So the next best thing is to dress like a Parisian. Ines de la Fressange has made it even easier with her tips in her book. I picked up this book while I was still pregnant in the summer and devoured it while waiting to get one of the many tests they do while with child. My favourite section is the simple style tips that will ensure you too can dress like a Parisian.
According to the book there are 7 basics every woman needs, young or old; a blazer, trench, navy sweater, denim, layering tanks, a little black dress and a leather jacket. But it is the simplicity of the outfits in the book that make them fantastic. There aren’t any crazy over the top embellishments or layers of jewellery. The outfits are classic and beautiful. The pictures give you an idea of how to take these basics and make chic outfits that don’t look like you are trying too hard. Ines de la Fressange goes on to talk about the must have accessories (we don’t need sky high heels to look good!) and talk about what goes into styling outfits and what not to do as well. If you are planning a trip to Paris any time soon it is also a great guide for shopping as Ines lists all her must shop boutiques and they aren’t all high end designers like Chanel. Parisian Chic should definitely be added to your guide books. This is the type of book that mothers should pass to their daughters for fashion advice. And moms should read to ensure that they are keeping it chic.