Alison, freelance textile designer

Got her: Spring and Mercer

Stalked her: Because her floral top brought the right amount of interest and color to her simple black shorts.

Shot her: Because we’re a little obsessed with her shoes - which look comfortable, cute and could go with anything. In fact, you could say the same for her whole outfit - it’s stylish, but bare enough for the unbearable heat.

She says: I’ve been wearing this outfit a lot - I’m even a little sick of it by now!

We say: If it ain’t broke…

—HAYLEY PHELAN

Emily, Owns a small design studio for Baggu

Got her: at Prince and Wooster

Stalked her: Because florals were the thing this spring but Emily managed to put her own spin on an already established trend.

Shot her: Because we really love the shape of her dress which is at once girlish and sophisticated. The short hemline and flowers make it summery, but with the high neckline and darker color, she could totally wear this into Fall. She keeps the rest of it simple with black flats and a big brown tote - and we secretly love that she didn’t match her shoes to her bag.

She says: “I actually made my dress out of an old skirt. I’ve been really feeling the old ’90s floral prints.”

We say: Perfect for that dream date with Jordan Catalano.

—HAYLEY PHELAN

There is life yet for Chloe Sevigny’s Opening Ceremony collection.

While on Topshop, we came across their new Post-War Precision collection (originally called the Valerie Collection, though we don’t know why they changed the name). Topshop describes it as “1950s pin-up styling with a rockabilly twist”, but between the checkered pieces, acid wash jean jacket and ditsy floral print dresses we thought “We Wish We Were Chloe Sevigny” would have been a more apt description.

Just take a gander at these high-wasted checked pants. Remind you of anything? We thought so. Similarily, this blouse by Topshop is almost an exact replica of one Chloe turned out for Opening Ceremony (although in the picture it’s shown in floral, Chloe also made one in basic white), one of the more wearable pieces of the collection. And these tiny floral printed shorts are very reminiscent of Chloe’s floral skirt. Topshop even went as far as a floral bustier, one of the more signature pieces from Chloe’s collection (ps. we’re still not sure who’s buying these). [Editor’s note: Natalie loves Chloe’s floral bustier!]

The Topshop stuff is actually really cute (thankfully, they stayed away from midriff baring tops) but our reaction was overshadowed by the same sneaking suspicion we had when we tried the items on last March in Opening Ceremony, or maybe it was last April and at Urban Outfitters. Either way, we’re wondering why, amidst less than positive reviews, the Sevigny collection has had such a strong influence on retailers.

Perhaps Chloe was on to something, but it’s a shame her designs are being copied more often than worn.

—HAYLEY PHELAN