There's nothing quite like seeing that first crocus or petunia of spring.   It immediately gives you a little lift and reminds you of the warm, bright and sock-free days to come.   Designers went mad for florals this season but rather than being sickeningly sweet, these gardens had a serious edge.  Think botanicals for bad-asses.  Nanette Lepore and Cynthia Steffe took our preconceptions about floral prints and tossed them decisively out the window by brilliantly juxtaposing sweet floral-inspired dresses with harder-edged accessories.  Real Life Runway Tip:  The key with this look is to avoid the expected with your jacket and footwear by pairing pretty with punk.  Go for a cropped, fitted jacket and seriously sexy pumps and you've got it made in the shade, my little flowers.

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[Fashionista]

Picked up that ring today! LOVE this blog!