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.