Your Pre-Spring Style Guide

Spring Fever

It's not spring yet but between those last-days-of-winter doldrums and all us style and beauty blogs joining your local retailers to push warm-weather product, we know you wish it were! Here's our guide to styling and profiling on that spring break getaway and our advice on what to pick up in preparation for the season. Nieves Lavi dress -- find it at nieveslavi.com/shoponline.html.

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Weather or Not

Okay, so it's not that warm out but you're itching to ditch the layers and show a little skin. Try pairing a spring dress or top with skinny jeans. Cinch the look with a belt and funky accessories. ava love Gold Peacock Dress ($45) -- find it at avalove.etsy.com

Palm Breeze

If you're planning to escape the hot-weather before spring hits, don't leave town without an easy-going, lightweight dress that will look good with flip-flops and heels. Proenza Schouler for Target Palm-Print Silk Wrap Dress in Blue ($39.99) -- find it at your local Target.

Let It All Hang In

If you've packed a few extra pounds around the middle and bottom, no need to cover up on your getaway. Go for one of the wildly popular bubble silhouettes that were all the rage on the runways. Yes, models look even leaner in this style, but the great thing about this shape is that it flatters pears too. Complete the look with espadrilles to add the illusion of longer legs, or go with slippers if you want to kick them off for a romantic stroll on the beach. Tracy Reese Palm Stripe Bubble Dress ($375) -- find it at edressme.com/tracyreese.html.

Lay It On Thin

You'll never go wrong with the basic jacket-tee-and-skirt ensemble. Go with a cropped denim jacket, embroidered bolero, cardigan or shawl to ward off air conditioner-induced goose bumps. For evenings try a silky camisole or embroidered tank or tee. Play with the length and cut of the skirt depending on your mood, the occasion or the weather. Mini Bolero ($800), Crociato Top ($900), Melange Skirt ($750) all by Luca Luca -- find them at Luca Luca boutiques nationwide; (212)755-2444 or www.lucaluca.com to locate a boutique near you.

Clean & Simple

For spring and summer, it's all about the LWD so when the sun comes out you can do the shining. White cotton denim Schindler pocket dress by Yeohlee ($750) -- find it at Lord & Taylor (424 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 212-391-3344) and Ruth Hill (411 University St Seattle, WA 206-682-4177).

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