Madewell's Cheerful Spring Collection Makes Us Crave Warm-Weather Days

With a burst of brights, cheeky prints, and covetably sweet styling, Madewell's Spring 2012 has us daydreaming of warmer days ahead, when we might just throw on its adorable polka-dotted skirts (sans tights) and kelly green flats. It's in line with the stuff we've come to know and love from the label — lived-in denim, silky dresses, staple booties and wedges, and irresistible skimmer flats in rainbow colors. The mood is, as always, fun and and fresh, this time with a hint of '70s-cool with striped knits, flared denim, button-front midi skirts, and a blast of colorblocking. If ever there was a bit of cheer to fight the Winter doldrums, this is it. Read on for our must-have pieces then click through for a glimpse of the whole Spring collection.

• These skimmer flats will become an essential. The perky hue is irresistible and literally goes with everything.
• This adorable knit top lends just the right dose of that vintage vibe to pair with everything from our high-waist denim to our sweet skirts and shorts.
• This little striped dress ends the search for the perfect Spring frock. The shape is universally flattering and would look fantastic layered up with a little military or denim jacket in early Spring.