Trend Alert : Stripes, Stripes, Stripes !

Maybe it's Gwen's fault, maybe not, but it's a fact : stripes are all over celebs those days. It started last year, and it's going on. I especially like how Ashley Simpson sported it : wide grey and turquoise stripes (her sweater looks so comfy, probably cashmere...) with quilted bag and black cap. Like the wet hair, it makes her look sensual.

You can easily find a lovely striped shirt for a reasonable price, my pick would definetely be Juicy Couture, at least for colored striped. This top is available here for $88.

I especially like the buttons, they add sexiness. If you wear stripes, the keyword is "Accessorize", glam it up to avoid looking like you've escaped from jail : designer sunglasses, jewelry, bags, heels...

if you want something more sophisticated, I would opt for Sonia Rykiel. Stripes have been her signature fabric since her very beginning, and no one handles it better. Here are my fav SR dresses for the upcoming season, but you can browse the site for more striped beauties : http://www.soniarykiel.com/

I have a soft spot for the one with the bow : its size, it's location, the laid-back look ... Très Très Chic!

Sonia Rykiel likes funny faces/is mischievous

Whether it's a glimpse to the Audrey Hepburn classic movie or just Mrs Rykiel's own version of a smiley, those short dresses were a ray of sunlight on the catwalk. They exude innocence, happiness and glamor (plus it's refreshing to see models smile and have fun) and the little bow turns a girl into a yummy gift. I couldn't believe Vogue.com and Style.com chose to remove them from their fashion show slideshow. My favorite one, the one with the white background, was temporarily out of stock at my local store. The acid colors look good too, but it'll definitely be more difficult to wear if you don't go for the lolita look. If you feel naughty, pick the face with the tongue out ;o) The underlying ambiguity is delicious, and so Rykiel!