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Think of it as the floral arranging class you've always wanted to take — only now, it's in the form of a jaw-dropping coffee-table tome: The Flower Recipe Book ($25). Perfect for everyone from the DIY bride (yep, just in time for wedding season!) to the avid farmers market flower forager, this new book makes artful arrangements look doable — even for amateurs.

Created by highly sought-after floral designers Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo of Studio Choo, the book includes step-by-step tutorials for creating arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, and garlands categorized by season and formality. Breathtaking visuals aside, sections like the tool box stock list, vessel guide, techniques tutorial, and helpful hints section are the meatier portions you'll want to curl up with and study.

We're tempted to gather a group of girlfriends together for a spin on the traditional book club (think seasonal floral arranging instead of literary discussions). Fun, right? For just a taste of what this book has to offer, keep reading to discover how easy it is to create this purple and yellow anemone stunner.

Get the step-by-step instructions for the arrangement here!

Yowza! This look from Fab reader FashionablySocial has me totally inspired to take a walk on the sartorial wild side. She took a risk by tucking a low-cut floral button-up into a pair of high-waisted black harem pants, then suited up with a pair of knee-high leather boots and a red patent clutch. It's a bold look, but one that can definitely be pulled off — if you're on the shy side, just layer a slim tank underneath for extra coverage.

Congrats FashionablySocial!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might just feature you on FabSugar!

There's no denying — I'm in love with floral, and totally smitten with TembemNORA's take on it. The bold aqua hue of her cropped top plays a cheeky opposite to the deep florals in her skirt. Topped with a feather headband and smart t-strap flats, she's downright demure and completely chromatic.

Here's what she has on:

Top: Blanco
Skirt: Tailor Made
Feather Headpiece: IT.C Mangdu
Shoes: Zara

Congrats to TembemNORA!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group, then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

We're big time fans of chiffon and half expect it from Los Angeles because of the climate, so we were pleased when some of the Amelia Toro designs showed really pretty examples of this fabric. There was red printed maxi dress that was very loud without being tacky, a nude pleated dress that would have been a great day-to-night piece, and a sky blue ultra-feminine dress that would go perfectly with an over-the-top pair of heels. There were some floral prints we could have done without because they looked dated, like Lisa Loeb-era, and also some silhouettes that wrongly evoked the same time period, but aside from that everything was fine. Another nice touch were the striped maxi dresses that we nice a sporty option. Horizontal stripes might scare off some people but in Los Angeles we're guessing they are less likely to avoid such things.