If you work in an office, or have to observe a dress code at your workplace, take note of this trend for your new season wardrobe!

Blouses made a real comeback this past season, and we now have a new crop to share - in an assortment of colours, many of which may already be on your short list for spring (yellow or bright pink. for example), and in some interesting and quite lovely prints. Wearing these is a snap - they look great with skirts, add a feminine touch to tailored trousers, and can also breathe new life into your favourite jeans. They are both versatile and comfortable.

If you're looking for a solid colour, the style should be modern and minimalist with unsual accents - an interesting collar, or Read more: Spring 2012 Fashion Trend: Blouses - pretty colours, fun prints & more!

Spring is officially less than two weeks away, which means your wardrobe should be 'this close' to the all-important transition phase! Those heavy knits and sensible wools can be moved to the back of the closet now - if you need to keep warm, just start layering your lighter knits and jackets!

This is a time for fresh colours, new prints and terrific new fabrics, and we look at a combination of all of the above here, specifically in tops - versatile pieces that you can wear in the daytime right now (with a jacket), very easily in the evening, and in the middle of summer when the warm Read more: Metallic Shine for Spring 2012: Isabel Marant Johni Lurex Silk Mini & more shopping the trend!

Shopping can be a little tricky right now.. while we're all thrilled to indulge in the assortment of Winter Sales, it's still important to buy for next season as well. Those chunky knits and warm coats will get plenty of wear in the coming weeks, but you can actually start transitioning parts of your wardrobe now! 

If we take colour out of the equation, key words to remember for spring trends include mannish, draped, simple, pleats.. and that's where the white blouse can be a perfect new addition now. Any one of the items below cover these trends.. and can easily be worn now (ie. there is no need to save this purchase for warmer weather!). Pair a simple minimalist white blouse with your favourite trousers at the office, wear a more daring (or sheer) style of white blouse with your jeans for a night out on the weekend, or wear the same blouse to transition from day to night (swap the neat pencil dress for some kicky leather pants!).

You can also wear short sleeves under your jacket, or cardigan.. no one has to know, and when there IS a reason for short sleeves, you're well prepared! You can look at this as a transitional trend, but it is actually a spring trend you can wear now... check out the assortment of white blouse below, there is something for everyone.. 

It's time for another look at the Statement Blouse trend this season - and for the holiday season, your choices just got a little more dramatic! This bold print silk blouse by Sandro from Net-A-Porter captures the spirit of the trend perfectly - some colour blocking, an unusual print in a bold colour, and even a tie-neck to make it a little more "prim & proper".



When choosing a statement blouse, it can be any one of the above - choose Read more: Statement Blouse Trend: Sandro Express Printed Silk Blouse & more - bold colors, tie-neck, even...