With 90% of the United States coated in a bright white blanket of snow, it's difficult to imagine ourselves in anything besides dark colors, and layers of clothing.  It is hard to believe that Spring is upon us and it is finally time to begin thinking about transitioning our wardrobes from heavy wools and cashmeres, to silks, linen and lace. This is the seasonal transition that some of us crave.  It's the time of year where we can actually think back to when talk of New York Fashion week was buzzing all around us with Spring's upcoming hottest trends, and finally put our money where our mouths have been to make a few big splurges on important wardrobe staples. 

In September, it was difficult to visualize the Ready to Wear runway looks as street wear until stepping foot inside of the fashion shows at New York Fashion Week. The Lincoln Center looked as though it had been the scene of a beautifully flowered, bright colored, 70's crime. Only the crime was nothing of the sort: simply designers bringing back some of the most comfortable fabrics and feminine styles from a remarkable time in fashion's history. The androgynous hippy styles from the 60's that boiled over into the 1970's are now back in full force for Spring 2011.  It's a new year, and your closet is craving a fresh start, check out the items below for a checklist to your spring wardrobe!

It took me a moment to welcome Crochet and Macrame styles into this season with open arms but..