Last week I attended the preview for H&M’s Spring/Summer 2015 Studio collection at Colette Grand Cafe in Toronto.

It was so refreshing to see spring clothes in this freezing cold weather we have been having! It made me daydream about wearing some of these effortless clothes on sunny days.

There were lots of pastels, Miami-pink and peach, and pale denim in the collection.

The silk fabrics gave the collection a very glamorous look, and I really want to get my hands on the snakeskin-print pyjama style top and pants. I can’t wait to wear coordinates this spring! It’s such an effortless look, and I made it pretty clear with this post from a couple weeks ago that H&M has some great spring coordinate finds.

I really want to get my hands on the green and pink patterned caftan to wear poolside as well!

The laid-back life of Miami and Palm Springs influence this collection, along with a few sports influences as well.

The collection launches worldwide March 12th. Check out my photos from the event below!

I don’t know if you’ve noticed yet, but everything for spring is going to have a fringe on it. New York Fashion week just ended, and the runways were covered in fringe styled on dresses, bags, tops, shoes – anything you could put it on basically.

I love that it can go hand-in-hand with the 70’s vibe we will see for spring this year as well, or it can be dressed up like in this bag I’m wearing in the photos. I absolutely love the color of this bag, and it’s one of the cutest fringed bags I have seen so far as spring items are hitting the stores. I found this purse at H&M for only $29.95, and you can see it here on their website.
 

Here are a few more of my favourite fringed bags for spring 2015!

Free People Canyon Dream Crossbody

Forever 21 Fringed Faux Suede Tote

Zara Fringed Leather Messenger Bag with Chain

Michael Kors Large Leather Drawstring Satchel

Sole Society Fringe Crossbody

Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Fringe Crossbody

Let me tell you, this weekend when I put this outfit on to take photos for the blog I almost didn’t because it was absolutely freezing! Showing off a new spring outfit in -25 degree weather is not the smartest idea, but this outfit was as comfortable as a good pair of pyjamas so it all worked out.

I was really worried that a matching patterned outfit would look a little strange, but I actually really love this look! My outfit here is from H&M, but is only sold in stores.

The best part about this trend is you don’t have to think hard about what top or bottom to wear – it’s a packaged deal!

Everything shown in this post is sold separately, so you have the option of not matching everything, or wearing a really great contrasting pattern.

Here are a few more of my favourites!

This Forever 21 Frond Crop top and shirt are sold separately, but can be found here and here

High waisted shorts can be really hard to wear, but with this Zara Japanese sleeve top it seems to work perfectly.

I love love love this pattern for spring, but it might be hard to pull off without looking like pyjamas.
 

Basically this Talula Cranston outfit needs to be mine.

This Guess Lace Off the Shoulder Crop and Skirt is really pretty and would be fun for a date night.

I love the pattern (and the price) of this SmartSet Floral Scuba Tank and Skirt

It must be the cold weather that’s getting to me because lately I have been obsessing about warm weather vacations. I can’t wait to go away this year and lay on a beach. Oh yeah, I have a toddler, so I probably won’t be laying on a beach per-say. More like running down the beach like a crazy person trying to get fluids and sand-covered snacks into my kids mouth.

If you are heading away on holiday or a March Break trip soon, maybe my list of my beach essentials for infants and toddlers may help you out!

I can’t say enough about this Aveeno sunscreen! It’s non-greasy, soothing to put on, and has a strong SPF of 55.

Last year I wrote a review about my son’s experience with Babiators, and he is still wearing them. They have an amazing guarantee where if they are lost or broken within he first year of purchase, they will be replaced!

After playing on the beach or in the ocean, drying off can be really chilly. This Pottery Barn Kids Rugby Stripe Cover Up is warm and cozy since it’s made of terry cloth.

The last thing you need is for your little one to step on something sharp, or burn their feet in the hot sand. These Native Kids Princess Pink water shoes are shock absorbent, and are water and odour resistant.

If you are looking for something lighter and more flexible, these
Toddler’s Athletic Water Shoes will do the trick so their little feet are protected.

If you are worried about finding shade on the beach, this Coleman Road Trip Brach Shade would come in handy! It’s always a good idea to have a camp set up for diaper changes and feeding. I once received the dirtiest look of my life when I changed a diaper on a lounge chair. Yes I know, it was not the best decision I ever made. I deserved the look.

Most resorts and pools have children’s life jackets, but the smallest sized ones seem to go missing first. It’s also very hard to convince a child to wear one too, so this cute Bubble Guppies PFD might help entice your child to wear one.

These Swimways Sea Squirts life jackets have a fin on the back so if your child goes under water you can see the colourful fin.

For extra protection I love using rash guards with a UPF rating to make sure the sun’s rays don’t get to my son’s skin. For girls this Roxy rash guard has a UPF protection of 50.

These Gap shorts are the only ones I have seen that have UPF 50+ protection.

Hats are essential for children who will be playing in the sun, and if you can get them to agree to wear it, this Toronto Blue Jays hat would be adorable.

This J.Crew Crewcuts hat is one of my favourite styles for a kid’s hat!

It’s tough to keep your eyes on your child or children when you are close to water – you have to be 100% focused at all times, so you may have to just drop everything and run after them. The Vacation Vault keeps all of your valubles locked up so no one can snatch up your cell phone or wallet.

These diaper covers from Pottery Barn Kids are cute, affordable, and you can monogram them!

Less is more when travelling, and I loved these Boon Squirt feeding spoon dispensers when my son was still eating purées. You store the baby food right inside the spoon for dispensing, and there is a cover for the spoon so you can just fill it and go.

Johnson’s Baby Powder is a great way to curb or soothe heat rash, and trial-sized versions are great to toss in your beach bag.

And just because you need a cute beach bag to hold all of this stuff, here is a cute one to add to your vacation shopping list!