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Hi Kids!

It’s TSV time and I know that you are going to adore my new Knit Lace Dress. It. Is. MAJOR!

This dress is a combination of three things I love - t-shirts, dresses, and lace. As I mention all the time, I have an obsession with t-shirts. I wear them everyday and I think t-shirts are the foundation of any good wardrobe and if you find a good t-shirt that fits you just right, you should buy one (or more!) in every color!

I also LOVE a good dress. I’ve always said that throwing on a dress is the easiest way to put together an instant outfit. I’ve always had a thing for lace — it’s so romantic and feminine. It’s just GORGEOUS.

I know you girls loved our TSV shirtdress and our TSV lace tunic, so I wanted to take the best of both and put them into one incredible piece. Now that we can finally de-thaw from winter (although, it’s my favorite season!), this perfect little dress could not have arrived at a better time. I’ve added some really fabulous details – the dress is tipped with cotton poplin, which adds a polished finishing touch to the look.

This winter in New York City has been so cold that I’ve been thinking about warm, sunny weather and I definitely had spring on my mind when I chose the color palette for this dress.

{Bright tulips in the city}

You will LOVE the bright, vibrant options – Perfect Pink, French Blue and Cool Mint! You’ll wear this dress all the time, so I also chose some go-to neutrals – White, Black and a gorgeous Royal Navy.

Pair the bright color options with an understated staple like a denim jacket or a classic cardigan. With the neutral color options, you can really have fun with bold accessories like a printed scarf, a statement necklace or a vibrant floral jacket.

Speaking of spring, I'm excited to announce a really fun project I've been working on. One iconic thing I love about New York is the Rockettes! The spectacle of the show and those dancers' legs! I've just designed costumes for a section of the new Rockettes show - New York Spring Spectacular, at Radio City Music Hall. The costumes were inspired by a dress I did for a collection in the 90’s. It has an exploded photo real floral, which is a technique I've also used in my IML collection. If you're in New York this spring, you must check out the show!