The last time that the oversized boxy jacket with the oversized shoulder pads aka the “Boyfriend Jacket” was around, I was in college.  At the time, I wore this trend to the extreme.  My favorite was a real tuxedo jacket that my dad had tossed to the side when it no longer fit with the sleeves pushed up, crisp white shirt, jeans and flat shoes.  Its no secret that I am not in college anymore and I would feel very silly trying to go back to that.  Actually, it would break one of my hard and fast rules for style…never wear a trend twice!  But the boyfriend jacket is everywhere and I still LOVE them….so the age old question is how to wear the trend in a way that is relevant while being age appropriate? 

Two of my favorite words…princess seams.  This jacket has them along with shoulder and waist darts and a slightly rounded hemline.  I CAN wear the look that is tailored to my body type thanks to this ingenious construction detail that takes down the “boxiness” just a notch.  It takes into consideration the silhouette of my body and allows me to follow the idea of the trend without looking like I raided the attic at my parents house!  This white boyfriend jacket from Doncaster will be in my closet and the closet of many of my clients this season.  It fits my life and my body now and every girl needs at least one great white go to jacket in her spring/summer closet! 

Click here to put this fabulous white boyfriend from Doncaster in your Spring closet.  For ease of ordering, use consultant code 1867121. 

I love the idea of wearing sequins all day.  From work to evening. In Las Vegas and in Scottsdale.  We might even see this in San Jose but I’m not expecting it to be everywhere you look.  I am probably a little too classic to pull it off but there’s no question that it is going to be a hot trend for Spring.  The long list of designers showing this for Spring range from the uber trendy Alice & Olivia, Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi to the elite establishment of Pucci, Christian Dior, and Armani. And shoe designers from Lanvin tennis shoes to Doc Martens (yep, sparkly Doc Martens combat boots!).  Looks like there will also be sequin sandals!

Sequins have been popular for the past few seasons.  The extension to day wear is the big news.  And where they are showing up:  on suit pieces tailored for business, on hoodies, and twinsets.  On cute skirts, accessories, jeans and pants.  And on every fabric and color imaginable.

Are there any rules to this trend?  One very important one.  Do not overdo it.  Strictly one piece with sequins. 

Here are a few sequined treasures from the Doncaster Spring 2010 line.  These have classic lines with a trendy edge.  Take this anywhere and wear them anytime. 

Click here to see more of the Doncaster line.  For ease of ordering, use consultant code 1867121.