‘Tis the season (and month) for enchantments of the heart! With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, the timing is perfect for romance to dominate spring 2013! Last week highlighted ways that romance ruled the runways via -ravishing ruffles, lady-like lace, sheer silks, charming chiffon, pretty pleats, astonishing appliqués, precious pastels and fancy florals. Now it's time to incorporate fairy tale fashion into your very own wardrobe. Ladies, prepare to court your closet (and yourself) with a sprinkled selection of swoon-worthy amorific pieces.
RUFFLES GALORE
BCBG 'Arabella' Cocktail Dress – $338
Anthropologie 'Dolly' Chambray Dress – $298
Karma 'San Suu' Jacket – $108 (Nordstrom)
Red By Marc Ecko Ruffle Hobo – $58.99 (Macy's)
PEEK-A-BOO LACE
3.1 Phillip Lim 'Peek-A-Boo' Lace Collage Shirt- $357 (Neiman Marcus)
Free People Floral Mesh Lace Dress – $128
Free People Diamond Knit Lace Skirt – $168
Valentino Couture-Bow Lace Platform Pump – $895 (Neiman Marcus)
SHEER APPEAL
Free People 'Merrie's' Limited Edition Flapper Dress – $700
Express Chiffon Overlay Wedge Top - $39.90
Mossimo Chiffon Pleated Maxi Skirt – $24.99
Forever 21 Heart Print Scarf – $8.80
APPLIQUÉ ALL DAY
Milly 'Skyler' Embellished Tee – $178 (Nordstrom)
Tracy Reese 'Colwyn' Brocade Dress – $398 (Anthropologie)
Mossimo Large Hinge Glitter Clutch – $14.99 (Target)
Forever 21 Knotted Bead Headband – $4.80
PRETTY IN PASTEL
Alice+Olivia Extra-Long Wide-Leg Floral Pants – $297 (Neiman Marcus)
Alice+Olivia 'Arie' Tied Blouse – $264 (Neiman Marcus)
Xhiliration Mint Crossbody Small Quilted Bag – $19.99
J. Crew 'Maddie' Ballet Flats – $198
FLOWER POWER
Rachel Roy A-Line Flouncy Dress – $448 (Neiman Marcus)
BCBG 'Ksenia' Printed A-Line Dress – $298
Anthropologie 'Ayora' Brocade Jacket – $168