Diane von Furstenberg “Ayuka” Trapeze Printed Mini Dress

I am so in love with the mini dresses that are popular this spring. They’re so flirty and cute. If your legs are your best feature, this is your spring to shine — and if not, you can still look adorable wearing the dresses over a pair of jeans.

This Diane von Furstenberg "Ayuka" dress, $345 at Bloomingdale’s, adds a bold and unique sophistication to the look — and I bet the silk feels amazing to wear.

Whether you choose a bold print like this one or a more innocent-looking color, you can’t go wrong with these dresses. I plan to fill my closet with as many as I can cram in there — or at least as many as I can pretend to afford!

All Pretty Girls Should Wear Pretty Pearls

Just the thought of owning my own handcrafted Mother of Pearl cuff makes me warm inside. The beautiful Kaui White Bracelet is both simply irresistible and irresistibly simple.  You can get the amazing quality and integrity of a piece that is made by the designer himself. At the same time, you only have to pay $56 to get that quality. This bracelet is perfect for those summer white dresses that you know you should own already.

Catherine Malandrino Shirt Dress

Catherine Malandrino’s gorgeous dresses have been seen a lot of places lately. Nicole Richie wore one on David Letterman, another was featured in Teen Vogue. This Catherine Malandrino Shirt Dress is totally chic. The puff sleeves are just like those that Alber Elbaz did for the amazing Lanvin collection for fall. The black is obviously timelessly in. The V-neck is done just right and the hem falls to a flirtatious length. Definitely a keeper at $664 from Standard Style!

Valentino Red Bow Dress

Valentino is the master of all things gorgeous and desirable. Everybody knows that his red evening dresses are just about the most beautiful thing you will ever see on the red carpet. Maybe that’s why he named his diffusion line Valentino Red. He really knows his stuff. This Valentino Red Bow Dress in Gunmetal is a simply stunning little frock to wear all year long, just $495 from Neiman Marcus. It’s 50% viscose, 48% wool, 2% spandex, so it’ll fit to your body, and the bow on the front is a quiet symbol of Valentino’s signature bow that he’s used in his signature collection for the past seasons. Get a little bit of Master V for under $500!

Twist back Dresses

These twisty racer-backs are great for adding a casual feel to a flirty summer dress.  This floaty, cool one by Ralph Lauren is especially nice, as well as great inspiration for beating the heat.  However, if $3000 for the couture version isn’t your speed, it is possible to get a less expensive version from Patrick Robinson for Target.  These dresses are soft and comfy, and great for showing off a sexy back.

Patrick Robinson Knotty Strap Knit Dress - $24.99