trend alert: crop tops and skirts five ways.

I've been in love with the crop top trend for a while now and am so glad it's here to stay this year. Asos has by far the best selection - so much so I couldn't choose just one look. 

The key to pulling them off is remembering to stay a bit modest, especially for women 30 years and older. This means no belly button ladies - I mean it. 

tip: Use a crop top to sex up the hard-to-make-work midi skirt.

look 1: top / skirt / shoes look 2: top / skirt / shoes look 3: top / skirt / shoes

look 4: top / skirt / shoes look 5: top / skirt / shoes

this week's looks: spring!

Spring is large and in charge here in northern California. The trees have blossomed, the grass is green(er) and the sun is a-blazing. 

THANK GOD.

I'm so sick of sweaters and freaking layering the time to stow it all away and bring out something fresh couldn't have come soon enough. Here are some outfit ideas to help get your springtime wardrobe started. 

monday: add a jean jacket and different colored flats to liven up a plain dress

tuesday: keep it casual with a flowy skirt and soft white tee

wednesday: the jean on jean keeps this preppy look from being too stiff

thursday: mix stripes and floral for a fresh take on layering patterns

friday: add some edge to an otherwise soft look with art deco-inspired accessories

saturday: navy keeps these colored jeans crisp and clean

sunday: an old concert tee and keds make sunday errands bearable

visit this week's looks: spring! by kantoske on polyvore.com for clothing sources.