Sometimes we get so caught up at looking at inspiration that we forget to take note at what our favorite trend-setting brands are forecasting for the season. Case in point: Steven Alan’s Spring collection. It’s all about simply chic layering with a few, key, wardrobe staples. We quickly noticed some reoccurring themes happening throughout their lookbook {appropriately named Blueprints!}.

Our notes prove that you don’t need a closet crammed full of options to look on-trend and stunning this season!

> Staple Sandal. No need to have 7, 5 or even 3 different pair of strappy sandals. You’ll only end up wracking up your credit card and wearing the same, favorite pair over and over again, anyways. Instead of shooting for the Imelda Marcos fences, invest in a classic, black gladiator heel that looks trendy and sophisticated with dresses, short suits and casual-wear!

> Carrying It Criss Cross. Remember one thing: cross over bags are your friend this season. A small purse carrying just the essentials won’t just simplify your outfit, it will simplify your life- no more being boggled down with the stresses of a big tote. For a casual look, cross your cute bag over a flirty dresses, switch shoulders, drape it over one side…either way you cross it, you’re sure to look effortlessly chic with such a simple staple!

> Coat Power. When you think of a coat, you often think of Winter, right? Wrong! Lighter coats are the blueprints to layering all year long. Tie a cropped chambray jacket over a chambray shirt for a cool denim on denim look, layer a crisp, cream car coat over a flowy shirt dress and whatever you do, never underestimate the power of a khaki trench– it’s Spring’s “it” coat!

get your shop on:

> cropped car coat

> trench coat 

> color-block dress 

> shirtdress 

> sandal 

> purse 

> cuffed pant

If you don’t own any of these classic blueprint pieces, we promise you’ll get serious use out of it, layering up for Spring and all the way up until Fall!