New Season, New Style!



Courtesy of Lulu's

 Ahh, after a three-month long hiatus I have rejoined the blogisphere and it feels good to be back! And at the perfect time - springtime! After all the heavy wools and boots from a long winter, I'm so ready to switch wardrobes and pull out all the fun, light and colorful fabrics of spring! And here are three spring trends you'll definitely see me wearing this season:

1) Maxi dresses - What's not to love about a maxi dress? They're fun, festive and oh, so comfy! Throw on a pair of sandals or wedges and a casual blazer with a long strand necklace and you're good to go - summer music festivals, picnics, city exploring...here we come! Asos.com has a great selection of maxi dresses online. But be mindful of the shape of the dress. Be sure it falls naturally to your curves so that you don't lose your figure and look like you're wearing a balloon.

2) Midi skirts - I love midi skirts! It's a definite throw back to the fifties and I'm diggin' it. I recently picked up a light, flowy tan midi skirt with a black waistline from H&M and have been getting rave reviews. Pair it with a tank and flats for a more casual look or dress it up work with a pair of pumps and you'll look like a total dame.

3) Nautical stripes - I'm obsessed with the nautical theme! I've picked up several fitted stretch striped tanks from Aritizia and have been practically living in them. Pair one of these tanks with a pair of loose fitting tapered khakis (roll up the hem 2-3 times) and throw on a pair of fun booties or wedges for a city hipster appeal. Add a straw fedora for good measure and you're ready to hit up any summer street fair.

There are two trends that are still going strong but I would tone it down because it's on it's way out!

1) Animal print - Please refrain from wearing the entire zoo all in one look. Leopard and zebra - they're e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. And when you see a trend being sold all the way from Barneys down to Walmart, it's a tell tale sign it's on its way out. Rather than wear it H2T, use it like you would a pop of color - in small doses. Curb your desire to go crazy with the animal print and keep it to a demure purr rather than a ferocious-everybody-make-a-run-for-it roar.

2) Leggings - This is a trend I'd personally hate to see go because I love leggings for the ease and comfort factor. But as a stylist, I am so ready for this to be over because way too many women kill me with its improper use and abuse! Please read the following slowly and carefully - opaque tights are not the same as leggings. We can see EVERYTHING when you wear your tights as if they were leggings. NOT OKAY. This also goes for buying cheap leggings - again, we can see London, France AND your underpants. Invest in high quality leggings if you're going to wear them. And unless you have an amazing and financially insured booty like J-Lo, choose a top that covers your butt. TMI. Enough said.