Summertime calls for bright, cheery colors, butmany of the seasons best clothes are neutrals. So, in order to combine both the neutral andbright trends, I created a neutral outfit and used accessories to add two vibrant pops of color. You probably already know that adding a splash of color is a great way to punch up an outfit, but it can be a little trickier to add two pops of color.

This may pose a challenge to mothers of children under 5 everywhere, but one of the biggest fashion trends for Spring and Summer 2011 is white. That’s right, I’m telling you that the new black is…the exact opposite of black.

The 70s are back in a big way, and high-waisted jeans are very of-the-moment. This retro, wide-leg cut can be both figure flattering and elongating. (So feel free to stash away any muffin top-producing low rise denim for awhile.)

Let’s face it, being a mom limits your shoe selection. Unfortunately, it’s just not that practical to hit the playground in platforms. And showing up to Mommy and Me in hot, 6-inch stilettos will just yield disapproving stares–not compliments on the length of your legs. The good news is that there are tons of cute, comfy and practical-without-being-boring shoes that you can rock while on mommy-duty and still maintain your personal style. Here are my favorite mother-approved shoes of the season:

1. A little white dress Forget the LBD, this is the spring of the Little White Dress! A loose-fitting white dress is what you’ll want to wear out to dinner in the tropics. My favorite of the season is this Stella McCartney beaded slip dress. For a less expensive option, here are some other LWDs I love: