One of my favorite places to shop (and save) is Bluefly. And their resident stylist,Tanesha Smith, continually cranks out editorial looks for Women’s and Menswear shoots – a position she describes as “A total dream job – very chill and fun; we’re always trying something new.” I had the opportunity to ask Tanesha questions about hot trends for this Spring. Here’s what she had to say. (PS – How cute is Tanesha? Love her!)

LS: What is your favorite trend-setting color for Spring and what are your style tips for wearing it? 
TS: In a word: khaki. I know this doesn’t exactly knock your socks off, but nothing is more versatile at the moment. It pairs nicely with Spring’s most popular color palettes of pastels and neutrals.

LS: For those of us who like to get the most bang for our buck, what are the Spring trends that you think will continue through the Fall?
TS: Leather everything, from skirts to pants and anything else you can wiggle yourself into. Boyfriend touches in the form of slouchy pants and flyaway tops will also continue to be strong.

Doma stone white leather pleated collar cropped jacket
$395.00 by Doma at Bluefly

Helmut Lang grey lamb leather
skinny pants
$613.00 by Helmut Lang at
Bluefly

LS: We always talk about fashion as it pertains to women, but what about the men? What are the hot Spring trends for men?
TS: Men are taking more risks than ever before. Shorts are getting a little shorter and they are experimenting with pairing those shorts with their blazers. The neutrals and military trends have not escaped them as well.

Marc Jacobs sunny tan cotton twill shorts
$88.80$75.99 by Marc Jacobs at Bluefly

John Varvatos white striped cotton
3-button sport coat
$657.00 by John Varvatos at Bluefly

LS: I adore the military trend. Is this something limited to daytime casual wear only, or can you think of ways a career woman can rock this trend at work or a socialite can wear it to an evening event?
TS: The thing about military looks is that its history is steeped in formality so they can easily translate to dressier occasions. In fact, the epaulets featured on many pieces accent the also popular bold-shoulder detail that has popped up on everything from blazers to dresses. McQueen was a master at blending the two ideas, as is Ralph Lauren.

Tocca taupe pinstripe ‘Valentina’ jacket
$219.00$119.99 by Tocca at Bluefly

LS: What do you think about women over 40 sporting some of these hot Spring trends?
TS: By taking some special care in regards to hem lengths and toning down the volume on certain trends like ruffles, I don’t see any reason we can’t all partake in everything spring has to offer.

Marc by Marc Jacobs skyway cotton ruffle detail v-neck top
$95.00 by Marc by Marc Jacobs at Bluefly