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I'm dreaming of warmer weather and am looking forward to shopping 424 Fifth's newest Spring collection in early February.

For Spring 2015, they've brought back some of their favorite items but in new ways like their best selling birdcage skirt now in lilac (image #5) and in a printed bonded mesh. They're also experimenting with what they call the new 'color of the season' - rosin green. It's a darker green than army green and can be found in a wide leg jumpsuit, safari jacket (image #7), and crop top + wrap skirt set (image #8). For those who love texture, like me, they capture the fringe trend in a cable and fringe summer sweater (image #3). I'm most excited about the inclusion of culottes (image #1) - what 424 Fifth describes as the 'it pant' of the season.

Which look is your favorite? I'll update this post with direct links to shop each look once they're available online.

It's been an indescribable feeling watching my baby grow and my body change. While I am sizing up and buying a few maternity items, I really don't want to spend too much money on clothing that I don't plan to fit into in the next year. I'm challenging myself to only purchase staple pieces like a sweater dress and then style them in several ways. I'm going to show you who to style this sweater dress from Marshalls (#FabFound for $39.99, compare at $80, also available here) three different ways. Marshalls is my go-to store for affordable wardrobe staples.

This first styling is a look I can wear day or night. I layered another Fall/Winter closet staple, this leather moto jacket gifted to me by 424 Fifth, over the sweater dress and slipped on some flat booties to meet my husband in Georgetown for lunch. I could easily take this look to dinner by putting on my heeled booties to dress it up. Stay tuned for look 2 and 3 coming up! xo

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Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls of The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB. All opinions are my own.

Back in June I was first introduced to 424 Fifth, a contemporary clothing line only sold at Lord & Taylor and Hudson Bay. I immediately bought this "Love" necklace from the line and have be a fan ever since. 424 Fifth is affordably priced and full of cool, polished, and timeless clothing for work or play. I recently met their VP of Design, Irene Newman, and Senior Designer, Gina Reese, at a design presentation of 424 Fifth's Holiday Collection at Lord & Taylor in Chevy Chase (see photos: 1, 2, 3). They also gave me a sneak peek at the Spring Collection, and I can barely contain my excitement (more later)! Check out 424 Fifth for yourself - a lot of pieces are ON SALE (like this pretty sequin-panel dress)!

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