As models parade down the New York runways showing off the latest designs for next fall, this season's top trends are quickly taking over the online sites and the floors of your favorite stores. This is bringing a much needed relief to winter-weary shoppers. So, if you've been saving your holiday stash to buy something easy and breezy, now's the time to get your fashion engines revved up and ready to go.

Here are a few "it" items to put on your shopping lists:

— One: Wide leg pants. With skinny jeans and leggings ruling the top 10 trend list for the past few seasons, it's no wonder that the newest pants are headed in a totally different direction. Think '70s and going with the flow ... high waists and all.

— Two: The suit. Menswear is back in a big way. And once again, matching pantsuits and skirt suits are chic and sleek. This is an easy way to dress girls, snap them up!

— Three: The sport jacket. A little slouchy and oversized, like your boyfriend's casual favorite, this new jacket tops off preppy basics — chinos and V-neck sweaters — or more dressy options, such as short skirts and sheer tops.

— Four: Long skirts. From maxis that sweep the floor to calf-length hemlines, skirts are going longer and longer. Remember to choose soft fabrics and top them off with crocheted sweaters or fitted tunic tops.

— Five: The novelty printed dress. Florals are making a big splash this spring in longer versions — with the printed dress showing up mostly in below-the-knee lengths. A little bit bohemian, a little bit garden party and a little bit Studio 54, this is one-step and no-fuss dressing at its best.

— Six: Sheer anything. Don't worry, you can always cover up a little bit, but sheer tops, skirts and dresses are perfect for spring and summer. Whether it's a lacy shift or an organza skirt or a long and flowing transparent maxi dress, layer on other pieces in the "appropriate" places and have some fun with this diaphanous trend.

— Seven: Billowy blouses. Part of the "pajama" trend — clothes that are loose and easy — these blouses often have ruffles or drape in gentle folds over satiny pants. It's a great spring look when teamed with jeans.

— Eight: The A-line coat. Think ladylike and '60s, but forget the pillbox hat. This boxy, little structured coat is one of the season's most interesting ways to cover up on those still-chilly spring days. Buy one in a bright color (how about a citrusy coral?) and pop it over everything.

— Nine: Intense color. Forget soft pastels for now. Instead, choose one new piece or a new pair of shoes or a handbag in a bright neon or electric color. One color-saturated jacket or skirt will usually give you this season's color fix, but many designers kick it up a notch and combine many colorful elements in the same outfit. Don't be afraid to be daring this spring!

— Ten: Head-to-toe white. If bright colors are TOO intense for you, then how about going for a whiteout? From white handbags to white sandals to white cropped jeans and even white pantsuits, this crisp palette is coming on strong as an alternative to all black for spring. And we all know it's time to come out of the dark, right?

Image: Gap tops off the new wide-leg pants with soft sweaters and T-shirts — a classic look for spring. Photo courtesy of Gap Inc.

Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.