There’s been a lot of emphasis on pastels and nudes this season. And while they are prevalent, they’re certainly not the only key spring trends you’ll see. My personal favorite is oceanic influences. After working in the fashion industry for almost 5 years, this is the first ‘new’ concept I’ve seen. Plus, I love how designers have incorporated these inspirational elements into their collections. From fishtail gowns and high-shine metallics to shades of coral  and textured details, signs of the sea have totally washed ashore. And one great way the most fashionable of landlubbers can keep this fad afloat is with metallic magenta platform pumps. Read more

Peep toe shoes were originally designed in the 1930s during the Great Depression. This new style showed just a tinge of toenail and adhered to the ladylike trend that was sweeping fashion. Vintage versions of this silhouette became so popular in 2006, that brands began designing them again. Since then, the peep toe pump has hung onto its super star status with few modifications. After all, why mess up a good thing, right? It’s feminine, it’s chic and it’s incredibly sexy. But this season, we are seeing one tiny tweak to the classic silhouette. The peep itself has gotten a modern update: the opening that traditionally allows your first two toes to peek out is now significantly smaller and in the shape of a teardrop. We’re calling it the keyhole peep toe. And we’ve already seen it on a few of our favorite celebrities. Read more

Not sure if you’ve heard, but nude-hued shoes are kind of a big deal this spring. And by ‘kind of a big deal’ we mean absolutely, positively, cannot-go-another-minute-without-owning-a-pair essential. But why exactly are these barely there phenomenons so super fantastic that we can’t stop talking about them? Because they’re not just en vogue, FABshionistas; they are the ultimate ultra-sexy accessory. By blending in with your skin, they lengthen your legs, glorify your gams and, in general, make your stems look sensational. So to aid in your quest for the perfect pair of leg-elongators, we’ve compiled an entire collection of flesh-toned styles and put them all in one place. We guarantee that if these Blushing Nudes don’t cause your cheeks to become immediately flushed, they’ll certainly bring some color to the face of your man du jour. So will you go nude this season?