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Growing up on the East Coast, my friends and I were always unbelievably anxious to shed our winter puffies and throw on the denim shorts that were always too short for school (and for walking around, and going out at night, and everything, really…). We believed that once the temperature hit 45 degrees, it was time to swap boots for flip-flops and turtlenecks for tanks. Unfortunately, we ended up looking a bit foolish walking through the halls as if we were leaving that day for Spring Break.

When I moved to New England for college, and endured winters ten times more horrific than those in New Jersey (yes, that’s where I’m from, no laughs please), I began to learn how to transition from winter to spring more tactfully. Keep these things in mind and you’ll never look like beach Barbie when the flowers are still blooming.

Long cardigans, a staple of the winter months, are perfect for transitioning. Pair them with a sundress (and stockings if necessary) and a cute pair of ankle boots, and you look springy without showing too much skin. Button-up sweaters are best so that your dress can peek through, but pullover sweaters are also cute over form-fitting, solid color skirts (no flowy numbers) or leggings, if the sweater is long enough to cover your butt. Right now I´m loving the Woven Back Open Cardigan by Silence and Noise, available at Urban Outfitters for $58, and their Batwing Sweater Tunic (another great piece for transitioning paired with patterned tights and fun boots), also $58.

Scarves, every girl’s best friend, are totally necessary during this complicated weather period. Some people hate on the scarf-tank top combo, but I think that cute jeans paired with a bright tank and a long, comfy scarf is a perfect winter-to-spring outfit. Scarves that are big enough can double as shawls and be worn over the shoulders if it’s too chilly for totally bare skin. Aqua´s Bias Stripe Tie Dye Scarves ($48) are lightweight, totally springy, and perfect for perking up your wintery leather jackets or wearing plain over a tee.

Tall Boots are great transitioning pieces because they go with everything from skinny jeans (lighter washes = spring!) to sundresses, and even denim shorts if you have the bod to pull them off. Stay away from dark suede and any harsh hardware (huge zippers, thick buttons, etc.) which can look heavy and wintery, and opt for boots in brown, grey or maroon leather. And put the Uggs away! Skirts with Uggs, shorts with Uggs, and Capri pants with Uggs are simply not allowed. These Steven by Steve Madden ¨Amityy¨ boots have a perfect 2-inch heel and are light enough to pair with floral skirts and dresses.

Since spring is always rainy, it´s also a good idea to invest in a pair of cute rain boots that won´t totally ruin your outfit. I love the mini wedge on the KORS by Michael Kors ¨Splash¨ Rainboots, available on Bloomingdales.com for $78.

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with roses?

At Chanel’s spring 2009 couture show, models walked the runway adorned with paper roses in their hair. At Valentino and Moschino, dresses and accessories featured oversized origami-like roses. Looks like Carrie Bradshaw’s flower obsession is back…and bigger than ever.

If you don’t have a real bouquet to flaunt this weekend, throw on a rose embellished headband or pair of heels. Or pick up some rose-inspired fashion; you can add a little Spring to your wardrobe and stay one fashionable step ahead of your friends who are still trying to pull off the whole bow trend.

Here are some affordable, sophisticated and cute rose accessories:

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Forever 21

Or, if you want to take the trend all the way, here are some cute tops and a dress. If you decide to wear something with the rose embellishment, be sure to pair it with something classic and simple, like dark jeans and a simple pump.  You don’t want to overdo the look. And, please, do not go rose crazy. A dozen roses from your Valentine may be great, but you don’t need a dozen on your on your outfit.

So hook up your laptop speakers, bust out your 40’s & get ready to pre-game harder than those other kids party.]

The time has finally come, my friends! Finally, you get to don your fabulous, expensive and inevitably sl*tty costumes, go out and have a damn good time. In the spirit of the season, I obviously had to create a pregame playlist dedicated specifically to the crazy, ridiculous holiday. So, starting with the King of Pop MJ’s, Thriller, I’ve created a playlist with a variety of spooky, creepy and hilarious Halloween songs from over the last, you know, half a century or so to help you get your um, freak, on. Happy (almost) Halloween!

Get the party started right here.

[If you have suggestions for future playlist themes or have a track you really think should be included in a future installment, let us know in the comments!]