Runway Floral Fashion For Less

We’ve all seen the bright and vibrant floral patterns all over the runway this spring, from DKNY to Chanel to Dolce and Gabbana, featured everywhere from Vogue to Elle Magazine. We’re all about getting that runway look for less- and loving it!

What's the perfect way to get the floral look for less without depleting your entire week’s paycheck? Accessorizing! Brightly colored scarves from Tolani, Sir Alistair Rai and Matta NY add the perfect floral touch everytime. Fun flowering rings and bracelets from Kenneth Jay Lane or nOir Jewelry kick it up a notch. Clutches from Orla Kiely with ‘60s flower power prints are perfect with jeans.

Celebrities all over have been spotted rocking these floral favorites, including Whitney Port, Jessica Alba (who is seen in her Tolani scarves nearly every week), Zoe Saldana (show below), Lauren Conrad, Sarah Jessica Parker and so many more.

Zoe Saldana in DKNY

Get her look: Zooey Deschanel in "She & Him"

Style icon Zooey Deschanel is at it again. The actress, songwriter, singer, and all around sweetheart has teamed up with M. Ward to produce She & Him, a 13 track album that hit stores earlier this week. With song titles like "In The Sun" and "Lingering Still," one gets the feeling that Zooey's music is as pure and as down to earth as her signature style. The self-professed geek prefers indie labels over runway trends and carefully tailored pieces with mindful details. Her color palette of choice is akin to nature, with lots of earthy tones and soft shades of blue, green and pink. Here, inspired by photos from the "She & Him" collaboration, we channel a bit of Zooey's lingering spirit via our favorite Creative Contrast merchants so you too can get her look.

Look One: CHAN LUU Gold Vermeil Wrap Bracelet on Lawn, $215. CC SKYE Jagger Mini Statement Necklace‏ , $245ORLA KIELY Linear Cutlery Print Big Zip Wallet in Black, $92.

Look Two: Orla Kiely Butterfly Stem Purse, $70. Tolani Honeycomb Chocolate/Tan Combo Scarf, $80. Kenneth Jay Lane Flower Garden Party Drop Earrings, $102.

Anne-Marie Scali, Contributing Blogger

How Many Ways Can You Wear Your Scarf?

While I was perusing this cute, little boutique the other day, looking at scarves in fun new patterns and prints, a woman was shopping and she asked me how to wear a scarf. I've been asked a few times before and it dawned on me that many women don't know how to wear them. I absolutely love scarves and I'm always looking for new ways to add them to my outfit. They are no longer just for keeping warm during the Fall and Winter months, but are now a basic to add color, texture and pop!

So, I thought it would be a great post to show some different ways they can be worn. Scarves look amazing on everyone, so don't be afraid to try them out!

Jessica Alba Seen Wearing Her Tolani Scarf Multiple Ways

Nicole Richie Wearing Her Tolani Scarf

Tolani Animal Print Scarves

These animal print scarves by Tolani are sooooo cool! I didnt even know they existed, until last Saturday while doing a little nerdy research on Tolani and the fantastical stuff she produces. These patterns are really sexy and go with all kinds of killer outfits. They sell for usually around $100 but I found em for $84.99 with my pals at creativecontrast.biz. Actually, Doug @ creativecontrast said if you mention my blog to them when purchasing a scarf they will give you an additional $2.00 off. What a sweet deal! If you think these are cool, as I do check them out by clicking the image to expand and check the link to their scarves.

Zebra Print Tolani Scarf


White Leopard Print Tolani Scarf


Reptile Print Tolani Scarf


Cheetah Print Tolani Scarf

Sienna Miller Wears Tolani Cheetah
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