We like a bouquet of flowers as much as the next girl, but instead of filling vases with blooms that will eventually die off -- we're stocking our closet with some garden inspiration.
And since spring and summer are a good time to play with colour and prints, why not give these 12 items a try?
Ease in with a scarf or a ring or dive bomb the floral trend with a bold pair of pants. And if you feel like living dangerously, pair two florals together a la Mary Katrantzou.
Loading Slideshow
Runway Inspiration
For the sartorial risk takers: Christopher Kane offers us inspiration to rock a floral skirt suit.
<em><br>A model walks down the catwalk during the Christopher Kane Runway show.</em>
Runway Inspiration
Nina Ricci shows us that layering florals on top of each other is not only visually intriguing, but also the perfect summer solution to looking effortless and cute.
<br><em>A model walks the runway during the Nina Ricci Ready.</em>
Runway Inspiration
Marc Jacobs can literally do no wrong and as the creative director of Louis Vuitton, that statement holds strong. This eyelet dress is a subtle way of embracing florals without being overwhelmed by a literal print of flowers.
<br><em>A model walks the runway during the Louis Vuitton Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2012.</em>
Shorts
<em>H&M, $29.95. Available at <a href="http://www.hm.com/entrance.ahtml?orguri=/" target="_hplink">hm.com</a></em>
Bralet
<em>Floral zip bralet, $36. Available at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=13052&catalogId=33060" target="_hplink">topshop.com</a>
</em>
Scarves
<em>Molly floral scarf, $74. Available at <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/" target="_hplink">bananarepublic.ca</a></em>
Pants
<em>Floral print trousers, $79.90. Available at <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/ca/en/zara-S2012" target="_hplink">zara.com</a></em>
Skirts
<em>Women's Printed-Pocket Skirt, $32.94. Available at <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/?" target="_hplink">oldnavy.ca</a>
Mullet Dresses
<em>High-Low Floral Dress, $27.80. Available at <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21" target="_hplink">forever21.com</a></em>
Bib Necklaces
<em>Floral Bib Necklace, $10.80. Available at <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21" target="_hplink">forever21.com</a>
</em>
Flats
<em>Floral Ballerina, $35.90. Available at <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/ca/en/zara-S2012" target="_hplink">zara.com</a>
</em>
Rings
<em>Gold floral cocktail ring, $50. Available at <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.ca/" target="_hplink">bananarepublic.com</a>
</em>
Nail Art
<em>Trend Tips by Sephora by O.P.I., $14. Available at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/?_requestid=54994" target="_hplink">sephora.com</a> </em>
Perfume
<em>Daisy by Marc by Marc Jacobs, $75. Available at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/?_requestid=54994" target="_hplink">sephora.com</a></em>
Skirts
<em>Jenna Floral Skirt, $159.50. Available at <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/home/index.jsp" target="_hplink">clubmonaco.ca</a></em>
Loungewear
<em>Hydrangea silk robe, $128. Available at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_hplink">anthropologie.com</a> </em>
iPhone Case
<em>Floral iPhone case, $24. Available at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_hplink">anthropologie.com</a></em>
Platform Wedges
<em>Rinks by Aldo, $80. Available at <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca" target="_hplink">aldoshoes.com</a>
</em>
Shopping Bag
<em>Floral print shopper, $32. Available at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=13052&catalogId=33060" target="_hplink">topshop.com</a></em>
Headbands
<em>Floral tiara headband, $58. Available at <a href="http://www.bcbg.com/home/index.jsp" target="_hplink">bcbg.com</a></em>
Shell Shirts
<em>Eyelet shell, $39. Available at <a href="http://www.joefresh.com/" target="_hplink">joefresh.com</a></em>
Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Canada Style on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Loading comments… 
The Huffington Post Canada First Posted: 05/16/2012 8:50 am Updated: 05/17/2012 2:41 pm