how sweet are the smells of spring and dreaming of wonderful ever afters…

1. JCrew Spring 10, jcrew.com, 2. Happily Ever After, thevintagelaundress flickr.com, 3. Macaroons, spotted on myberlinerluft.com

Two top trends I can’t wait to get on board with this spring. Military intelligence - time to get rough & tough and a nod to the nautical - sophisticated stripes & gold button adornments. How can one fight with fashion…

1. photo by Anna Wolf, 2. Superior Labor canvas tote, $275, jcrew.com, 3. Standard Herringbone Miltary Shirt. $48, urbanoutfitters.com, 4. Olivia Palermo, The Sartorialist, 5. Ebelle dress, $335, theory.com, 6. Zelphia sweater, $200, theory.com, Sailor Gavin Pants, $298, dvf.com