trendspotting: matching short sets

[kirsten dunst in stella mccartney]

Move over rompers, you've got some competition creeping in this summer. Matching shorts sets have announced their presence and I am LOVING it. Although coordinating separates have been on the scene for a couple seasons, they now feel so fresh in sophisticated summer silhouettes. The floral print variations, like the Stella McCartney worn by Kirsten Dunst, above, and Katie Lee's Zara ensemble, below, are especially refined yet completely fun and girly. The best part: these pieces pair together for an easy instant outfit, or can be mixed and matched with other wardrobe staples.

[katie lee in zara]

[kate mara in mulberry]

[bradley agather of luella & june in j.crew]

[kate bosworth in topshop]

[unknown fashionista in zara]

Would you try this mono-patterned look? Tell me, tell me in the comments!

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa

styling tip: short sleeve floral coats

{via look | vintage coat}

{atlantic-pacific | coat by Missoni}

I love me a good floral jacket. (Well, let's be honest, I love me a good floral anything.)

What you'll find in my coat closet hanging next to a mustard leather Rag & Bone jacket, a grey wool Marc by Marc Jacobs hooded cape and my beloved Erin Fetherston for Target black heart coat: two floral trenches. Not one, but TWO. (For spring AND fall, obviously.)

What's so great about a floral coat of any kind is how it can add a load of personality to a basic outfit with little effort. Throw it over a simple shift dress or an ensemble of shorts and a silky blouse, add your favorite pair of flats and a statement necklace, et voilà: a super chic, easy and comfortable look!

Even cooler than a floral trench (a french?!) is a short sleeve floral coat. Peep exhibits A and B, above. With the breeze that's been blowing through New York the past couple days, a light short sleeve jacket is the perfect solution to beating summer's gentle chill.

Now imagine these beauts paired with contrasting elbow-length gloves in colder weather... Swoon! A perfect look for a neon tea party!

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa

styling tip: jewel-toned fairy tale

Sea of Shoes posted these photos a couple weeks ago, and I am head over heels for both the color combo of yellow, teal, green and fuchsia, and the stunningly ethereal quality of the pictures. Enjoy!

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa