Thank the goddesses of early 20th century fashion for channeling their beautiful style into the current era of lingerie. Now that summer’s DEFINITELY on the way, what better way to spend it than getting high-waisted? Especially when such a huge range of options exists, from leather to lace, to sheer cut-outs, shaping pieces and more. Wear underneath, or let peek out through a sheer maxi skirt. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite options from NOE Undergarments, Nevaeh Intimates, Va Bien and Affinitas & Parfait, ranging in price from save ($15) to splurge ($335).

NOE Undergarments

The Oliver High-Waisted Brief is as sexy as it is practical. More than a brief for support, this piece is woven from European Lycra that flattens the tummy and uses paneling to create a slim look in front and an accentuated curve to the back. $130-$135 at www.noeundergarments.com

This sexy short is made of soft lambskin leather, with princess seams in front and back for an exquisite body-hugging fit.

Affinitas & Parfait

The high waist brief gives you a vintage look with soft satin matte and shiny black stripes. $15.00 at lindasonline.com

The Alexis High-Waisted Brief ($25) and the Madeline Highwaist Brief ($28) offer delicate lace on front and back panels with lace trim edging.

The Florence Retro High Waisted Garter Panty ($29.99) features geometric lace on its front panel with ruched smooth papertouch fabric detailing, and a sexy peek-a-boo mesh back.

Va Bien

The Minus Touch Firm Control Brief ($30) offers a powerful, firm control with soft and light fabric, perfect for all-day wear.

Nevaeh Intimates

The Nevaeh Highwaist Brief ($134)  is styled in a provocative shape, with detachable garters for a variety of wearing options.

We love cat eye glasses. They were the fashion du jour of the 1950s and 60s, often worn with beehive hair and saddle shoes. Most importantly, they come from that sorely-missed era when swimwear was truly beautiful. Today high end designers like Karen Walker and Alexander Wang have revived the cat eye glasses with their own modern spin, resulting in playful frames that stretch the limits between haute housewife and the space age.  Just because their remakes come straight off the runway at Prada prices, doesn’t mean you can’t look like Audrey Hepburn for less, and still pounce with the same meow. Here are styles we love at a steal, and some of the looks that inspired them.- Cass Daubenspeck

Steals

Styles

It can be tough transitioning your winter wardrobe to warmer weather, especially when it comes to trading in black, white, and grey layers for lightweight patterns. You actually have to think about what you’re going to wear again! We put together three perfect spring outfits so you don’t have to think too hard on your first couple of outings. -Molly Friedman

The Floral Romper

Slip on this Type Z Tiernan Floral Romper ($46 at 6pm.com) with a cute Rock & Republic Gold Tone Simulated Crystal Arrow Link Necklace ($10.80 at kohls.com) and these Shoedazzle Franki Wedges ($31.96 at shoedazzle.com).

The Mixed Prints

Don’t be afraid to mix prints! Just keep accessories simple. Start with the Charter Club Three Quarter Sleeve Floral Print Tunic ($24.99 at macys.com), then the Splendid Short Story Shorts ($29.99 at 6pm.com). Then put on these Roxy Pyper Silver Metallic Flats ($26.99 at 6pm.com), and add a feminine touch with the Modcloth Retro Rosie Earrings in Dusty Rose ($9.99 at modcloth.com).

The Girly Maxi Skirt

So easy and pretty and feminine! Start with the Lucky Brand Veronique Embroidered Blouse ($29.75 at 6pm.com), then this Sanctuary Milla Maxi Skirt ($39 at 6pm.com), and ease into these Volcom New School Sandals ($25 at zappos.com), and add the Burkman Bros Two Color Woven Bracelet ($5 at singer22.com).

Touchably soft faux fur has found its way into the mainstream, thanks to fabrics that feel real without being real (here at Shecky’s, we love our furry friends — we have two adorable doggies in our office right now). Besides keeping us toasty through the rest of wintertime, faux fur adds textural detail to our favorite outfits. While you won’t see us in floor-length fake mink, we do like to sport a fuzzy accessory every once in awhile, especially if the price is right. -Natalie Brown

Faux Fur Snood

The word “snood” may not sound so pretty, but this Faux Fur Snood ($37.30 at asos.com)  is gorgeous. We like to pair it with our peacoats, and love how we can use it to cover our ears when we’re caught in the cold.

We may envy Kerry Washington’s glowing skin or Jessica Chastain’s cascading waves on the red carpet, but that doesn’t mean we can afford their dermatologist or hair stylist. What we can do, however, is modify spring’s hottest beauty trends using lust-worthy products from our local drugstore. Find out how with this guide!

-Molly Friedman

Smooth and Silky Bed Head

Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Smooth Combing Creme ($3.97 at amazon.com): Get ready to roll out of bed this spring like the 3.1 Phillip Lim models, tousle a few drops of this combing cream into the ends of your hair, and walk right out the door. It’s all about bed head, baby.

Clean Skin

Dermatouch Skin Perfecting System Facial Brush ($19.99 at target.com) makes the all-natural, sparkly clean look seen on the Proenza Schouler runways for Spring 2013 actually achievable. No need to spend Benjamins on those fancy face brushes!

Neutral Eye Makeup

Stila Stay All Day 3D Wet-to-Set Eye Shadow Trio in First Light ($24 at stilacosmetics.com): Easy nude eye shadow palettes are all you need for spring, and this three-shade blend from Stila is designed to go wet with a bit of water on the tip of your shadow brush. The effect is just a hint of bronze and sunshine to warm up your face, just like the models wore at the Balenciaga spring show.

Nude Nails

Claire’s Gelato Gel-Like Nail Polish in Light Pink ($7.50 at claires.com): Nude nails may be in for spring (as seen at Prada above), but we still can’t resist a hint of pink. This gel-like polish is perfect for girls who don’t want to spend their payday on an in-salon gel manicure.

Rose Blush

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Fetish ($24 at urbandecay.com): We loved the rosy-pink subtlety seen on cheeks at the Bottega Veneta  spring show, and this sheer cream blush is ideal for your lightweight spring makeup pouch.

Playfully girly lace graced the spring runways for designers from the Spring 2013 runways (above, left to right: BCBG Max Azria, Burberry Prorsum, Christian Dior, Elie Tahari), not to mention street style blogs (check out this adorable lace and leather combo on the Sartorialist, and this romantic black lace on Refinery29). We’re in a gotta-get-it-now mood, so we’ve dug up the cutest lace-y accents that you can buy today, all for under $75. -Natalie Brown

Dainty Little Accents

Update your look instantly with a flowing scarf, like this Floral Crochet Lace Infinity Scarf ($10.99 at charlotterusse.com). Just drape it over your favorite basic tee and ta-da! You’re on-trend. Before you go out this weekend, grab this Oasis Lace Hard Case Clutch ($52.92 at asos.com) to hold all of your essentials while you drink and dance in your favorite club dress.

Flirty Feminine Blouses

Bring the lace to the office (or a dinner out!) with one of these elegant floral numbers. Soften up your pencil skirt with this Lace One-Button Blazer ($69 at dillards.com), or make your favorite jeans just a little dressier with a Lace Pullover ($39 at nordstrom.com). Going to dinner with the girls? Slip into a Daisy Lace Tee ($38 at americanapparel.com) for something cute and comfortable.

Sexy Shorts and Skirts

Okay, so they might remind you a little bit of the doilies at your grandmother’s house, but that’s not all bad. Just pair this Scalloped Lace Miniskirt ($22.80 at forever21.com) or these Lace Embroidered Shorts ($45, topshop.com) with a structured shirt to modernize the romantic fabric. For a more subtle accent, wear these Lace Tights ($18 at cusp.com) with your favorite basic dress.

Sensual Shoes

So maybe they’re not the extravagant Valentino lace court shoes from Spring 2010, but these two pair are exponentially more functional…without losing too much of the girliness! These Mink Pretty Lace Pumps ($39, dorothyperkins.com) stay girly without sacrificing comfort, while these Keasley Peep Toe Booties ($70, aldo.com) show just enough skin to keep them sexy.

What are you lusting over for spring? We love designer brands as much as the next girl, but luxury doesn’t come cheap. Thankfully, the rise of high-low fashion and “recessionista” style means that already established discount sites like Gilt Groupe and Net-a-Porter have some very welcome company. While you always have to watch out for authenticity on eBay, sites like these vet their pieces before putting them up for sale.

The Real Real
We think the name’s a little silly, but the deals are good (Louboutin for $295? Yes, please). They’re a consignment site as well as a deals site, so you can find one of a kind designer classics along with last season’s pieces. For $5 a month, you can become a First Look Member, and get access to sales a day early.
New Sales: Daily at 10am Eastern
Memberships: General (free), or First Look ($5/month)

Beyond the Rack
Looking for home decor? BTR’s got it. Men’s discount? BTR’s got that, too. Plus sizes? Check. Oh, and of course they have women’s sale, too. You can find a few big designers like Louis Vuitton and Hermes, but you can also get discounts on your favorite mid-level brands, too.
New Sales: Daily, time varies
Memberships: Free, available upon request or invitation

Gilt
A hyper-curated site that features both big designers and smaller luxury brands, Gilt is the gold standard for the budget-savvy lifestyle maven. You might have to sift through the sales to find the best designers, but trust us, they’re available. Keep an eye out for their Freefall sales, too — special 15-minute events where the prices drop as time ticks by.
New Sales: Daily, time varies
Memberships: Free

The Outnet
You won’t find many mid-level, anonymous designers here. Instead, look for big names like Balmain, Marchesa, Derek Lam, Marni, and Valentino from the same team that created Net-a-Porter. Sign up for their emails to make sure you hear about free shipping offers and their 72-hour Weekend Shop-In sales, which start every Friday, where they discount select items even further.
New Sales: Daily, time varies
Memberships: Not required

HauteLook
Owned by Nordstrom, this 48-hour sale website features dozens of fashion, beauty, kids, and home events. You’ll find some big designers, but you’ll have to sift through each event to find top brands.
New Sales: Daily, 8AM Pacific
Memberships: Free, required to browse

INA
Instead of being a flash sale website, this New York-based boutique features high designer resale online to everyone. Most of the time, there’s only one size available in each product, but you can score great vintage finds if your wallet is big enough. You can also visit their store in person and try products on before you buy, if you live in the city.

Ideeli
While they don’t always feature designer monogrammed tote bags, this site features cute, curated sales with outfits that would be easy to wear almost every day. Dig deep enough, and you can usually find some Jimmy Choos or Pradas in the shoe section, but they don’t always make the front page.
New Sales: Daily, 12PM Eastern
Memberships: Free, required to browse

Neiman Marcus Last Call
The online counterpart to their outlet stores, this is not a flash sale website. But they don’t pull their merchandise exclusively from the Neiman Marcus stores — to see what’s actually come from the bigger brand, click on “New Arrivals from Neiman Marcus.”

RueLaLa
Like many of these sites, RueLaLa will give you a $10 credit if you invite your friends, and you also only have to pay for shipping once a month. They curate sales, like “Head to Toe Preppy: From Plaid Skirts to Polos,” so you don’t have to always browse by the brands or by the generic “women.”

- Molly Friedman

ASYMMETRICAL

We love the three different versions of the here-to-stay asymmetrical sleeve trend shown here. Cover up without looking conservative with the BCBGeneration Pleat Flounce Dress in Ruby Red (on sale for $51.99 at 6pm.com), or add a more plunging neckline and subtle crystal beading with the Laundry Asymmetrical Shirr Bead Dress (on sale for $40.79 at loehmanns.com). Or take the focus entirely to your stems in the maxandcleo Women’s Alanna Cocktail Dress ($66.60 at amazon.com).

VA VA VALENTINE

Sometimes, especially when you’re in a years-long relationship, it’s time to just go there. Short, red, and tight. Emphasize your decollatage in the Asos Sexy Pencil Dress With Cut Out Back in Red (on sale for $35.08 at us.asos.com), or show off your Justin Timberlake-approved sexy back in this Rare Skater Dress With Chain Strap Back (on sale for $27.18 at us.asos.com). You could also choose to simply show off your curves with a hip-hugging dress like this Donna Ricco Seamed Stretch Twill Sheath Dress ($98 at nordstrom).

CONSERVATIVE

As many guys will tell you, sometimes the sexiest girl in the room is the one leaving the most to the imagination. Test that theory in this Calvin Klein Sleeveless Ruffled Cap Sleeve Red Sheath ($89.98 at macys.com) with an adorable ruffled sleeve. We love the nautical collar on this Esme and the Laneway Dress ($74.99 at modcloth.com), and for a well-tailored sheath dress with a modest hemline, try on the French Connection Annie Jersey Dress (on sale for $58 at neimanmarcus.com).

- Courtney Leiva

Fred Flare White Heart Sunglasses ($12 at fredflare.com)

If stars like Katy Perry and Madonna can rock this style so effortlessly, than why can’t we? Totally affordable and not to mention super stylish, we spy some cute V-Day shades in your fashionable future.

- Molly Friedman

Slinky Gold

As country crooner Rayna on Nashville, Connie Britton knows all about bands of gold. And we know just how to out-diva even Rayna — by sporting this slinky ABS Drama Gold Coil Bracelet ($150 at sheckyscloset.com).