With spring in full swing it's time to get your closet up to date with the season's most style-savvy picks, and who better to help you stay on-trend than ANOKHI's style guru herself.
Yes you've got your key staples you bring back to life for the season, but to stay on-point and fashionably relevant, make sure to add in my hot list!
The Sophisticated Tie-dye
The Hawaiian Tropic Apparel $89 US
Photo Credit: hawaiiantropicapparel.com
The tie-dye essential gets revamped this season to form a chic staple. Say bye-bye to the casual beach-bum and update your collection with this lean and elegant look from Hawaiian Tropic's first ever apparel line.
Blue Denim Revival
Express $68.60 US
Photo Credit: www.express.com
Denim lovers can rejoice as the classic blue is back in full force. We've opted for the cut-out culotte jumpsuit but you can deck out in tops, jeans, dresses, tops or jumpsuits of your choice, just make sure it’s blue.
The Boudoir Dress
Givenchy $1,590 US
Photo Credit: shop.nordstrom.com
Not for the bashful I'm afraid, but as you've guessed it, it's hip to wear your underslip as a outerwear again. The key is light, airy with delicate lace trim to accentuate those cheeky silk crepe dresses.
Bardot Top
Guess $128 US
Photo Credit: guessbymarciano.guess.com
The number one update this season for your blouse collection is an off-the-shoulder neckline to give your décolletage centre stage. Add a ruffle overlay and you've got a Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren appeal that they won't be able to resist.
Latin Ruffles
Alexis $693 US
Photo Credit: www.saksfifthavenue.com
If you love drama you'll love this trend. Go as bold as you want with layers of ruffles or as effortless as you want like this sweet lace dress featuring just enough to entice.
Stripes
Kendall and Kylie Crop Top $128 US, Pencil skirt $128 US
Photo Credit: www1.bloomingdales.com
Graphic lines show their face yet again, but this time the nautical isn't so "A-hoy there!". Make yours vertical or horizontal with plenty of attitude and what better way to show off your curves this spring than in a crop top, two piece ensemble.
Voluminous Sleeves
Michael Kors $695 US
Photo Credit: www.michaelkors.com
Sleeves get magnified with puffed shoulders to all-out, outrageous volume giving the classic white shirt a whole new esthetic.
Flare
Zara $69.99 US
Photo Credit: www.zara.com
The spring full-length pant takes on a relaxed silhouette, both flared and flowing but still demands attention in eye-catching prints such as florals.
Romantic
Ted Baker London $475 US
Photo Credit: www.tedbaker.com
Long, flowing, light and airy give spring/summer dresses a touch of romance. If you're aiming to hit him hard with cupid's arrow, then make your dress of choice a simple free-flowing beauty.
The Silver Separate
Forever 21 $19.90 US
Photo Credit: www.forever21.com
Silver trumps as the must-have metallic seperate of the season. Add a silver tank or tee to your ensemble and you've catapulted your outfit to spring's funkiest look.
Chain Bag
Chloé $2,130 CDN
Photo Credit: Holt Renfrew
It's a chain reaction for the cute carryall. Spring's colourful crossbody's make a feminine statement with straps that almost look like a jewelry piece.
Tie-up
Winners $99.99 CDN
Photo Credit: Winners.ca
Flats get a girly twist with adorable tie-up fastening around the ankles. To keep it chic, the pointer the better.
Headpiece
Bebe $20 US
Photo Credit: www.bebe.com
The gypsy theme of last summer gets a refreshing turn again this spring with added embellishments for all-out love of nature theme.
Sparkle
Vince Camuto $188 US
Photo Credit: www.vincecamuto.com
Think sequins were just for holiday parties and your Indian suits? Think again. They're back in a big way this season so kick up your summer nights with shine.
Sporty
Falguni & Shane Peacock $264 US
Photo Credit: www.exclusively.com
Urban streetwear takes a nod from the boy's club with thin layered sweatshirts to plush bombers but adding a girly touch is as easy as plenty of print and colour.
Main Photo Credit: Holt Renfrew, Ted Baker, Winners & Bloomingdales.com
Monika Bhondy
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Monika Bhondy (@monikabhondy) is one of the original editors at ANOKHI. She wore many hats through the developmental years including creating the first Holiday Gift Guide as The Style Editor, putting down the first building blocks of ANOKHI's global blog community, handling the video department and ...