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ALEXANDER WANG ENGINEERED STRIPE DRESS
Every season, I seem to want every single piece Alexander Wang sends down the runway. For spring, his sporty-chic lineup was the perfect combination of sexy and strong. For work, I’ll tone down the body-con style of this dress with a neutral blazer and flats.

EDDIE BORGO CRYSTAL CONE EARRINGS
There’s something so ultra-feminine about these pave crystal-encrusted earrings. The cone shape, a signature of designer Eddie Borgo, gives them a little edge. I love that they’ll look just as chic with jeans and a tee as they will with an evening dress. An added bonus: rose gold flatters a variety of skin tones by adding a bit of a warm glow to your complexion.

DVF ELAN COLORBLOCK WEDGES
These wedges incorporate two of my favorite spring trends: bold color and an exaggerated, leg-elongating ankle strap.

MADEWELL TRUE LOVE SHRUNKEN OXFORD
Pretty pastels were everywhere on the spring runways. These crisp Oxfords in cotton candy colors will work double-duty this spring and summer—I’ll wear them with my favorite white jeans and as a cover-up at the beach.

ZARA VINYL MESSENGER BAG
The clear vinyl will force me to seriously edit the contents of my handbag—only my prettiest lipsticks, compacts, and leopard-print wallet will make the cut.

Click here for more spring must have lists from some of my favorite fashion editors, celebs and bloggers here: Glamazon Diaries Fashion Insider Spring Lust List.

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