Fab finds for Chicago moms this spring

By Meredith Sinclair

I don't know about you, but I am beyond ready for all things April. It's that glorious month when you begin to embrace color again and the first peeks of your perennials can bring tears of joy to your eyes. (OK, so maybe it's just your allergies, but stick with me here.) This month, I've unearthed some of the hottest spring trends in order to help you welcome the new season in style. Here's your green light, girls, now GO!

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Uncork a little

Cork isn't just fabulous for your kids' bulletin boards and as a stopper for your favorite fermented libation. This year you'll be seeing it on many girls' feet. Cork is getting a little sole.

It's an easy trend to embrace and if you stick with the more stable and comfortable wedge versions, rather than the ankle-twisting stiletto numbers, you'll be able to leap your way through the grocery store, PTA function, business meeting and carpool lane in a single bound. Here are a few pairs I think are perfect for trend-setting moms from the city to suburbia: