'Safari Chic' is a one of Spring 2008's leading trends. The safari trend is nothing new but this season there is definitely a new spin on it. The look isn't as rugged and boxy as it has been in past seasons. In 2008 more structured cargo pieces are being paired with draped pieces to soften the look. Some of my favorite pieces for spring come from some of the hottest contemporary designers around:

3.1 Phillip Lim Oversized safari cardigan
The safari look is hot for spring 08 and this cardigan is perfect if you only wanted to buy one piece for this trend. Wear it with a dress, or wear it as a dress. I bet this cardigan would look good over jeans or even gray pants.

Tom Ford Aviator sunglasses
When I think about safari I think about aviators and when I think about chic I think Tom Ford. Put them all together and what do you got? Yep, you guessed it 'Safari Chic.'

Maison Martin Margiela Bamboo knitted long cardigan
This bamboo cardigan is pretty freaking sweet. Every wardrobe needs a new go-to comfy sweater each spring for those chilly nights.

Helmut Lang Draped racer tank top
The safari trend used to be all brown and khaki but this spring 2008 season gray has been added into the mix. I love the idea of mixing this draped piece with a more structured cargo jacket.

Alice + Olivia Sequin Panel Tank Dress
This is an example of a safari looks that is much more fun. Alice + Olivia have added their signature sequins to this khaki pocket dress.

Dolce & Gabbana Safari Shorts
You can't go on a safari without fashionable shorts. I love these from Dolce & Gabbana they will stay stylish for years and years to come.

It used to be the height of a heel that made a shoe stand out in a crowd but now it's all about how crazy you can get 'em. Spring 2008 shoes are taking stilettos to a whole new level with jeweled, caged, flowered, bubbled and bowed heels.

Out of all of the crazy heels I like jeweled heels the most. Miuccia Prada is my go-to girl for jeweled heels with her Miu Miu line. Choose from tiny crystal covered heels or go with something more decadent like a pair of killer silver spiked heel with a jeweled upper portion. But Miuccia isn't only about jewels ... so if flower is more your power try these tulip heels from Prada's collection, they will certainly add a little spring to your step (cheesy, I know).

With these shoes the heels aren't the only crazy part, the prices are pretty loopy too. Most of these shoes are well over $600 but fear not, with any trend the designs will trickle down to an affordable retailer near you.