This weekend I stopped by Urban Outfitters and was pleasantly surprised by all the upbeat offerings for spring, from flirty skirts and feminine tops to the amazing selection of retro accessories, like structured bags, cool hats and fun shades.

Look to the mannequins for styling ideas: Plaid shirts and denim shorts, printed dresses topped with jackets, slouchy sweaters with curve-hugging minis. If you're looking for a go-to spring outfit, you might just find it at Urban.

Also, don't miss the sale racks - I saw a coral blouse for $19.99, and their Mulberry "Alexa" bag knockoffs were marked down to $39.99 in three colors. For the home, I loved a lot of the inexpensive options for showcasing your jewelry, like a coral branch jewelry stand or triple-tier ring tray (photos after the jump).

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Last week I stopped by Old Navy to see what was new for spring. From colorful t-shirts and cardigans to bright flip-flops and scarves, Old Navy is all about happy pops of color and cheerful floral prints. Highlights include inexpensive workout gear, casual shorts and a few seriously cute bathing suits - the selection was very limited at my store, so don't wait too long to check these out. I didn't really see any cute dresses or shoes but hopefully more options will become available as the season goes on. The clearance racks held a few fashionable gems, too, like on-trend boyfriend shirts and the leopard shirt I featured in this post. Have you been to Old Navy lately? Did you like what you saw?

Visit Old Navy's Facebook page for a coupon good for 15% off a single item. Expires 4/7/11.