Colorful Trenchcoats

Trenchcoats are a staple in any spring wardrobe. But when Burberry, pretty much the authoritative voice when it comes to the classic trench, sent its models sashaying down the runway in powder blue, metallic gold and ombre jackets, it felt like this old standard was getting a new lease on life.

Of course, a trench is always a great investment, but you don’t have to fork over an entire paycheck to add one to your closet. Here are some colorful and unique trenchcoats for less than $150:

Michael by Michael Kors — $96.00

Michael by Michael Kors

Michael by Michael Kors — $114.00

Michael by Michael Kors

Kenneth Cole Reaction — $105.00

Kenneth Cole Reaction

Via Spiga — $149.00

Via Spiga

Sateen fabric with cute ¾ sleeves:
DKNY — $150.00

DKNY

Hilary Radley — $114.00

Hilary Radley

Spacey, funnel collar:
Marc New York — $138.00

Marc New York

Cool contrast:
Laundry — $107.00

Laundry

Via Spiga Leopard — $149.00

Via Spiga

Asos Bustle Back Trench Coat — £59.00

ASOS

Udresses.com Trench — $69.99

Udresses.com

Lauren Jeans Co. – $107.40

Lauren Jeans Co.

Kmart – $41.99

Kmart

Kmart Ikat Print – $41.99

Kmart Ikat Print

Modcloth.com Notre Dame Bell Trench — $104.99

Neon

If you’re older than..um..let’s say, 12, no-holds-barred neon is not a viable clothing option, is it? BUT, if you can pair just one little neon piece with black, white, grey, anything safe and sound, you really can make this look work. Promise.

Ok, maybe Isaac Mizrahi isn’t the best example of temperance:

You can decide for yourself how far you want to take this look..

Quontum Neon Strappy Back Dress — £58.00

Quontum

Quontum Neon Cup Polo Mini Dress — £49.00

Quontum

Modcloth.com Eternal Sunshine Hoodie — $99.99

Modcloth.com

Upper 5th Beige Leopard Pink Neon Tassel Scarf — £20.00

Upper 5th

H81 Painted Feather Tee — $16.90

Heritage

F21 Bright Cut-Off Tank — $9.80

Forever 21

F21 Neon Splatter Triangle Top — $12.80

Forever 21

Koolcat Vintage PSYCHEDELIC 60′s Swanky MOD Atomic Neon Mini Dress — $27.99

Koolcat Vintage

Wet Seal Shimmer Flower Burnout Tank — $11.50

Wet Seal

Wet Seal Neon Brush Stroke Tee — $14.50

Wet Seal

Wet Seal Color Skinny Jean — $15.00

Wet Seal

Nasty Gal Palms Knit — $68.00

Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal Neon Pop Art Dress — $68.00

Nasty Gal

American Apparel Sport Raglan — $28.00

American Apparel

Charlotte Russe Neon Green Shorts — $22.99

Charlotte Russe

Charlotte Russe Belted Sateen Dress — $26.99

Charlotte Ruuse

Asos Short Neon Bird Necklace — £6.00

Asos

Modcloth.com Electric Light Booties — $49.99

Modcloth.com

Topshop Lara-Neon Slingshoe — $135.00

Topshop

F21 Neon Flats — $18.80

Forever 21

Hippie Chic

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock. I can’t think of a better excuse than that to prance around your garden, local park or teeny city apartment listening to White Rabbit, wearing comfy, sweet and casual paisley, braided, crocheted and flowy fashions.

When it comes to hippie chic on the runway, two designers captured the free, but stylish spirit of the well-to-do bohemian: Matthew Williamson and Anna Sui:

In the real world, these looks can be found EVERYWHERE. Indulge!

Modcloth.com Free Spirit Dress — $79.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Henna Skirt — $34.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Neo-Hippie Dress — $64.99

Modcloth.com

Style Portfolio Embroidered Peasant Top — $88.00

Style Portfolio

Testament Women’s Hendrix Maxi Dress — $128.00

Testament

Forever 21 Ornate Woven Maxi Dress — $28.90

Forever 21

Forever 21 Knit Tie Dye Dress — $14.50

Forever 21

Forever 21 Twist Dye Maxi — $24.80

Forever 21

Forever 21 Ornate Woven Tunic — $24.80

Forever 21

Topshop Tie Dye Dress — $65.00

Topshop

Topshop Photo Hippie Vest — $36.00

Topshop

Kookai Patchwork Caftan Dress — £65.00

Kookai

Mina Mini Dress — £65.00

Mina

Mina Bird Dress — £65.00

Mina

Modcloth.com United By Nature Bracelet — $11.99

Modcloth.com

Urban Outfitters Ecote Smocked Tube — $58.00

Urban Outfitters

Free People Summer Romance Vest — $98.00

Free People

Soul Flower Skirt — $42.00

Soul Flower

Instant Karma Crochet Skirt — $42.00

Instant Karma

French Connection Folkland Dress — $128.00

French Connection

Modcloth.com Fashion Folklore Headband — $13.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Flora and Fauna Earrings — $13.99

Modcloth.com

Chutes and Ladders Flats — $29.99

Modcloth.com

Free People Maraco Fringe Sandal — $118.00

Free People

Free People Tie Dye Beach Tote — $98.00

Free People

Free People Flower Headband — $28.00

Free People

Tomboy Style

There are days when nothing feels as good as pulling on your boyfriend, husband, brother or father’s oversized cardigan — it’s kind of like sartorial comfort food.

Slouchy “Boyfriend Blazers,” stretched-out sweatshirts and ripped jeans were in abundance this spring. Not sure you can pull it off without being arrested for identity theft? Here’s some inspiration. And yes, that is Kirsten Dunst at Band of Outsiders.

Urban Outfitters Silence and Noise Black Zip Vest — $58.00

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters Silence and Noise Menswear Blazer — $78.00

Urban Outfitters

Urban Renewal Vintage Blazer — $58.00

Urban Outfitters

BDG Ripped Boyfriend Jean — $68.00

Urban Outfitters

Modcloth.com Craft Scene Shorts — $34.99

Modcloth.com

Tommy Hilfiger Denim Blazer — $98.50

Tommy Hilfiger

Asos Denim Gilet — £27.41

Asos

Pinko Boyfriend Jeans — £55.00

Pinko

Asos Boyfriend Knee Shirts — £25.00

Asos

Asos Longline Boyfriend Cardi — £25.00

Asos

Topshop Oversized Boyfriend Shirt — $55.00

Topshop

Topshop Jersey Boyfriend Blazer — $100.00

Topshop

Sourpuss AC/DC Angus Horns T Shirt — $26.95

Sourpuss

Wesc Sweatshirt — $116.00

Wesc

Kenzo Striped Trousers — $98.00

Kenzo

Modcloth.com Wall St. Heels — $39.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Time Warp Necklace — $24.99

Modcloth.com

Futuristic

Arguably one of the stranger trends this spring, some designers took a journey into faraway galaxies and brought back patent leather, metallic prints and kooky, off-kilter shaped dresses and tops. While some merely dabbled in it, Balenciaga committed wholeheartedly:

Here are some cheaper options that can be paired with more grounded attire:

Horace Space Print Oversized Vest — £51.63

Horace Spacebolt Oversized Long Tee — £42.00

Horace

American Apparel Stirrup Pants — $14.00

American Apparel

Modcloth.com Glam Rock Leggings — $24.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Across the Universe Dress — $44.99

Modcloth.com

American Apparel Windbreaker — $58.00

American Apparel

Nanette Lepore Metallic Skirt — $114.99

Nanette Lepore

Marc by Marc Jacobs Tunic — $133.99

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Marc Jacobs Tee – $78.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Beaded Cosmic Cool: Modcloth.com Ziggy Stardust Vest – $44.99

Modcloth.com

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Metallic Boatneck Sweater – $89.50

Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Anti-factory — $42.00

Anti-Factory

Kensie Girl — $70.00

Kensie

Charlotte Russe Zig Zag Top — $24.99

Charlotte Russe

Space Odyssey Bikini – £41.50

Asos.com

The perfect space boots: Hidden Wedge Patent Boot – NOW £81.00

Asos.com

Cindy Says Women’s Egypt — $108.00

Cindy Says

Calvin Klein “Large Lux” Metallic Clutch — $118.00

Calvin Klein

Modcloth.com We Can Dance Wallet — $14.99

Modcloth.com

Modcloth.com Cosmic Bowling Bag — $34.99

Modcloth.com

Colour Block Waist Belt– £8.00

Boohoo.com

Fringe

When I heard that fringe was popular this spring, I immediately thought, no, no, not again. Please, don’t encourage me to wear one of those cognac-colored suede jackets that looks like string attacked it. Thankfully, I was wrong. This season’s fringe is playful, soft and sexy. And, if a curtain of fringe across your back isn’t your thing, there are some amazing necklaces, earrings and shoes that do the trick.

Lou Fringe Dress — $148.00

Lou Fringe Dress

Eliza Pleated Gown — $128.00

Eliza

Catharina Eden — £95.00

Catharina Eden

American Rag Vest — $49.00

American Rag

Aqua Women’s Fringe Mini Skirt — $78

Aqua

Free People Fringe Necklace Halter Top — $98.00

Free People

Sugar Lips Fringe Halter Dress — $98.00

Sugar Lips

L Space One Love Stardust Fringed Swimsuit — $118.00

L Space

Charlotte Russe Fringe Top — $8.49

Charlotte Russe

Modcloth.com Fringe Concert Top — $24.99

Modcloth.com

Urban Outfitters — $19.99

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters Religion Side Fringe Tank — $115.00

Urban Outfitters

Guess Fringe Hoodie — $59.00

Guess

Guess Geneva Dress — $98.00

Guess

French Connection Superstar Fringe Necklace — $9.99

French Connection

Here’s Karla, from the amazing blog Karla’s Closet, looking very chic in a lulugraceloves Fringe Necklace — $45.00

Express Waterfall Chain Fringe Earrings — $18.50

Express

Charlotte Russe Fringe Platforms — $17.49

Charlotte Russe

Express Fringed T-Strap Suede Sandal — $39.50

Express