Ciao Ragazza!

Though it's cold and dark in NYC this morning I am feeling suprisingly light-hearted thanks to latest from Diane Von Furstenberg's Resort Collection now available at Saks.

As you'd expect it's filled with fun prints and flattering silhouettes. My favorite piece is this "Ragazza" dress which means girl or girlfriend in Italian. I want to buy it right now. Then book the first flight to Palermo for a little divertimento, Sicilian style.

Mmmm...I can practically taste the sweet citrus and almond delicacies now....

...but before I wonder off completely be sure to visit the collection online for a chance to win a DVF wrap dress and a gorgeous piece of luggage to send you on your way.

Buon Viaggio!

Street Beat: Apricot Tea, West Coast Style

Our next stop in the style universe takes us to Los Angeles where Ev'Yan, better known as Apricot Tea to her blogging buds, proves that understated elegance doesn’t have to mean classic and dull. She describes herself as frugal, old-fashioned and fashion-oriented. We say she gives the notion of thrift a much-needed update: from sensible to sensational.

The artist and writer favors a palette of neutrals accented with eye-catching accessories: a graphic scarf, a multi-tiered chain, retro fabulous Rayban Wayfarers. We adore her pixie hair cut and chic makeup -- she's the ultimate girly sophisticate.

Our final word? Follow Ev'Yan's lead: to learn more about how to get more wardrobe mileage from your neutral basics, login to complete your Personal Profiles.

photos courtesy: Ev'Yan

Wendy Mink Jet Pendant Double Strand Necklace Bluefly.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Floral Print Scarf Net-A-Porter.com

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses OnlySunglasses.com

Diane von Furstenberg For President

Sure she's a fashion designer extraordinaire, a business woman par excellence, and the president of the CFDA but that hasn't prevented DVF from creating an illustrated book entitled Be the Wonder Woman You Can Be, Featuring the Adventures of Diva, Viva & Fifa.

With all of that girl power goodness I say nevermind the CFDA - vote DVF for the next President of The United States.

Quite frankly, I'd far prefer Ms. von Furstenberg in the White House rather than our current not-so-friendly-female alternative. I'm pretty sure even Joe Sixpack and Lipstick Hockey Moms would approve.

Photo via Racked.