SARAH | NEW YORK | BUYER

Shirt:Zara|Shorts:Forever 21|FlipFlops:Havaianas|Sunglasses:Oliver Peoples

Summer is almost over, but Sarah, an SYS mainstay, is getting one last ride in. Shorts are not only practical in the heat, but you don't have to fret over getting fabric tangled in the bicycle gears!

BARBRO | OERNES, NORWAY | FASHION JOURNALIST+BLOGGER | BARBRO ANDERSEN

Cardigan:H+M|Blouse:H+M|Shorts:Gina Tricot|Socks:Cubus|Sandals:Forever 21

Barbro polishes off a sharp pair of shorts with a pretty blouse and elevated sandals. She keeps her neutrals interesting by incorporating beautiful details such as bows and buttons. Check out more of her personal style on her blog.

SHANNON | MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Dress:Forever 21|Scarf:Thrifted|Purse:Thrifted|Wedges:Forever 21

Because their spacing is perfectly balanced, Swiss dots are one of the easiest patterns to pair with a print. Here, Shannon uses a scarf with large washes of subtle color.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Dress:Forever 21|Pumps:Yves Saint Laurent|Tights:Wolford|Rings:Forever 21

Bringing your A-game is just a phone call away with Nini's help. Keep in mind, when doing monochromatic, consider different textures in order to maintain visual interest.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Jacket:Dolce + Gabbana|Top:BCBG|Shorts:Forever 21|Necklace:Janis Savitt|Pumps:Fendi|Tights:American Apparel

Nini takes the contrast of black + white beautifully into the evening. Luxe fabrics, featured in her stilettos and jacket, add both sophistication and visual interest to a two-color palette.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Top:Forever 21|Tank: Banana Republic|Pants:Ann Demeulemeester|Booties:Yves Saint Laurent|Fur:Neiman Marcus

When Nini does black she always takes it to the next level. Keeping in mind texture and silhouette, she creates a visually intriguing outfit with minimal pieces.

SHANNON | MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Blouse:Thrifted |Jeans:Urban Outfitters|Booties:Forever 21|Faux Fur Cap:H+M

What better way to accent a sheer blouse than with Swiss dots? Here Shannon complements her white dots with white skinnies.

SHANNON | MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Sweater Coat:Thrifted |Fur Collar:Vintage|Blouse:Thrifted|Trousers:Forever 21

One day it's 45°F another day it's 85°F. Most days this season it hovers somewhere in between. We're all tired of puffy, dark down coats, so the best remedy to stave off cooler temps is to wear lively colors and pretty prints.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Top:Forever 21|Skirt:Erdem|Pumps:Yves Saint Laurent|Necklace:Janis Savitt

If you think you've seen this skirt before, you're not having a bad case of déjà vu. Fellow SYS mainstay Sarah wore it on Easter Sunday in New York, while Nini puts it to work for a wedding in Vietnam. Great sartorial minds think alike!

SHANNON| MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Tank:Forever 21|Pants:Thrifted|Belt:Thrifted

Nothing adds texture to an outfit like actual tapestry pants! Shannon stumbled across these at her local Savers—which goes to show that it pays to be thrifty.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Vest:Vintage|Jumpsuit:Vintage|Booties:YSL|Necklace:Janis Savitt|Sunglasses:Super|Belt: Forever 21

When wearing a monochromatic palette, a keen eye towards the silhouette serves you well. Nini is a master merchandiser and artfully cuts a fierce figure.

SHANNON| MINNEAPOLIS | ROCKET SCIENTIST | DIRTY HAIR HALO

Blouse:Thrifted|Leggings: Forever 21|Ankle Strap Heels:Forever 21

It takes a rocket scientist like Shannon to rock bold, out of this world floral patterns. The secret to wearing prints with prints is to keep scale and color family in mind.

NINI | DALLAS | FASHION CONSULTANT+BLOGGER | NINI'S STYLE

Cape:Vintage|Bodysuit:Maison Martin Margiela|Shorts:Forever 21|Shoes:Azzedine Alaïa|Necklaces:Vintage

Forget about Superman and his stale cape, Nini saves the day by elegantly mixing high with mass. And in See Your Style terms, that equals class.

STEPHANIE | KALAMAZOO/MALAYSIA | STUDENT | BOBO STEPHANIE

Blouse:Forever 21|Skirt:Forever 21|Necklace:Forever 21|Boots:Aldo

Stephanie takes her sartorial cues from Malaysia and Michigan, making her style more singular than the average university student. See more of her style on her blog.

KAITLIN | BUFFALO | FASHION BLOGGER | BUFFALO STANCE

Blazer:Forever 21|Skirt:Forever 21|Wedges:Cynthia Vincent for Target

Kaitlin keeps on the right side of the tracks with a neutralized palette and a pop of color. See more of her style on her Lookbook profile and her blog.

MARLA | JOGJAKARTA | STUDENT |VERSICLE

Blazer:Thrifted|Blouse:Thrifted|Leggings:Topshop |Booties:Forever 21|Bag:Screamous (local store in Jogjakarta) |Sunglasses:Forever21

Marla proves that less is more with a subdued color palette and strong, clean lines.

STELLA| NEW YORK | FASHION BLOGGER| FAB GAB

Top:Forever 21|Skirt:Tahari|Pumps:Zara|Purse:Chanel

Stella does Mad Men redux beautifully with a bow and inverted pleat. Just as Ilaka showed in a post yesterday, two unrelated separates can be combined to make an unstuffy, modern suit.

ERICKA | BROOKLYN | ARTIST/FASHION HISTORIAN

Jacket:Gap 1969|Blouse:Vintage (1960s)|Trousers:Forever 21|Flats:Sigerson Morrison|Glasses:Tart Optical

Ericka's commitment to integrating her vintage pieces with her contemporary wardrobe is a match made in sartorial Heaven.

VANESSA | NEW YORK | NYU GRAD STUDENT

Blouse:Diane von Furstenberg|Shorts:Forever 21|Flats:Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony| Bag:Jas MB|Sunglasses:Oliver Peoples

Spring is knocking and prints are a welcome reprieve from the depressing, heavy solids of winter.