Didja miss me??  I know, I know, you're wondering where the H E double hockey sticks have I been for the last five months.  The only unexcuseable excuse I can think of is that I ran into a rainy weather hiatus after moving to Seattle...but to be fair I was spoiled rotten having been exposed to LA weather for some time (Ok it was only a year but that is one transition that takes time to adjust). Neither here nor there, Seattle experienced 60 degree clear sky weather this week-HALLELUJAH!  So let's get down to business.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT this spring so mix and match your patterns!  Like a playful floral against fierce bold stripes.  To do this correctly, make sure you have at least one common color among the two.  Try pairing this cozy striped ombre tee by Splendid with Eight Sixty's printed silk skirt:

Pair these pretty florals with tough hardware like a studded belt or caged sandals or platforms and you'll be the hottest thing besides the sun this spring;)

Try these caged favorites of mine:

Via Spiga "Liberty" Caged Bootie

Salon Shoes

$198

Vince Camuto "Aphrodite"

Women's Shoe's 

$119.95