We all remember the sarcastic line from Miranda Priestley in The Devil Wears Prada: “Florals?... for spring? Groundbreaking.” Spring is all about floral dresses, regardless of year. We realized we were missing them because we were missing a customer-favorite line: Banjanan. It has been a few years since we had the line and we’re excited to bring it back. It’s a female-owned brand, which we love to support.

Spring has sprung! Except as I write this it’s raining and 35 degrees outside, but inside the store – it has sprung for sure. The racks are filled with spring colors, lightweight fabrics and so many cute sandals. I decided to ask everyone to tell me what's on their spring shopping list from each category we have at The Hive. We all tend to have an ongoing wish list and so I thought you’d like a peek!

It’s time to switch out your closet! The main section that switches for me is taking out heavy wool pants and adding in white bottoms. I have options in all styles including skirts, jeans and pants. In order to beat the heat but still look put together when the temperature rises, spring whites make getting dressed easy!

We just unpacked our first delivery of Odissi along with items for the event and it just confirmed that this is going to be a great line for The Shoe Hive. It’s hard to pick a favorite but I love all the braided detail and mesh, both are big for spring. The Olivia slide is that perfect summer shoe and we have it in a variety of colors.

Spring shoe season is here and it’s time to pack up the boots and bring out the sandals and lighter shoes. To prove we still have a great shoe selection I created a shoe capsule. This is what I think someone needs to make it through summer if they had no shoes at all in their closet.

When it comes to Hunter Bell, she really gets how to make a dress for warmer weather. Maybe it’s her Texas roots, but over and over, I find that nobody does it better. I’m not typically a color or pattern person, but I’m always drawn to her dresses.

Everyone is loving Freda Salvador and we keep adding more and more styles to our collection. Ann Mashburn does the most comfortable sandal called the Diagnol Strap Sandal. It just molds to your foot and disappears when you wear it. When you look at it, it doesn’t seem like it should be comfortable, but we promise you can wear them all day.

If you’ve been to The Hive recently, some of these items may already be in your closet. But for many, they are just starting to think about possibly flipping their closets and making sure they have what they need for spring events. I know I am finally admitting I have to buy some dresses for my daughter’s graduation – and it makes me want to cry just thinking about it!

I love them all. I probably love the ten dollar Old Navy sweats a little too much. So when I have to leave my house and be seen in public and can’t wear the beloved gross gray sweats, I turn to Tibi, obviously. 

Over the years, I’ve built a wardrobe of go-to essentials—straight-leg jeans, a white tee, classic flats or boots, a gray cashmere sweater, a blazer, my Prada cat eye sunnies and my slouchy black Proenza tote. My style stays rooted in this core uniform, but each year, I refresh it with easy, mood-boosting pieces that reflect how I’m feeling. I take a high-low approach.

Each season we try to bring a new line to The Hive. . Last August, we were in Fashionhaus and one of the women working the showroom was wearing the coolest jacket. The designer: “COG The Big Smoke.” Here is the very interesting part about the line: it’s one-size-fits-all.

When I saw Elizabeth’s post: “Styled Looks with Veronica Beard” it hit me – I haven’t done an outfit to room article in a long time, so why not give that a go?!  I took three looks from Elizabeth’s Veronica Beard trunk show and threw together the bones of a room. Just imagine family photos, a collection of artwork, treasures collected over time and you essentially have three outfits to a room.

The pieces are well made, are a flattering cut and never go out of fashion. These core attributes are the pillars of the Veronica Beard blazer brand. This week we kick off our Veronica Beard Trunk show so I thought I would share the jackets that will be available at the event.

I wanted to feature how versatile Veronica Beard can be. Yes, they have great jackets and suits, but it isn’t just work wear. The “work wear” they produce isn’t just for work. I think the three suiting looks show this perfectly. Ali’s suit is appropriate for work, but with some strappy heels and a clutch, I would wear it to a wedding or cocktail party. Tayo’s look is also office-appropriate and you can even layer a white button down shirt under it.

After what has been one of the worst winters I can remember, I know we’re all ready for spring. Nothing lets me know spring is around the corner more than the start of our annual trunk show series – especially the arrival of our Veronica Beard Trunk Show. In keeping with tradition, I am sharing my top five choices which was tough, but made me realize how much Veronica can work for everyone.

I must admit that having friends that look like models is pretty helpful when you own a store. And it’s extraordinarily helpful when they don’t mind taking time out of their busy schedules to help out. If you are in need of a spring dress for an event, Ulla Johnson is the trunk show to shop. There are sets and dresses for black tie events, weddings, graduations or just running around town.

It’s hard to choose what pieces I love the most this season. But I must say: the winner of the season is the Rhodes Skirt and the Twyla vest. These were both on most of our personal orders. Needless to say, between our spring selection and what Ulla Johnson sent us for the event, there is something for everyone. See a preview with the Lookbook:

Over the past 21 years AGL has built a very loyal following. They are made in Italy which means they are quality and comfortable. There are few shoes I can stand in all day, but AGL is one of them. The Italians are known for shoes for a reason; they know how to make them. They are female-owned and a third generation family-owned business. They know what women want when it comes to shoes. This weekend we will kick off our Spring Trunk Show Series with AGL — stop in and see us!

We still have March to get through, but I wanted to get an early start on the Spring Trunk Show series at The Hive and The Shoe Hive – especially since it’s our first spring all under one roof. We’re starting big. AGL, then Ulla Johnson and squeezing in Veronica Beard before people start heading off on spring break.

When our young associate at the store Emily Montgomery texted me about a fundraising effort for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation that she was helping orchestrate, I knew The Shoe Hive and The Hive had to get involved. We are hosting a fundraiser at The Hive on Thursday, February 27 from 4pm to 7pm.