Trendy Spring Things

Overalls

Overalls are definitely hot this spring. They are a great fun look that can be dressed up with some wedges or dressed down with some sneakers and a baseball cap. Denim, leather, or even silk overalls will do just fine.




Shorts Suit

Solange Knowles is known for these trendy, and usually printed shorts suits. Whether she is a on a pastel print shorts and blazer with a printed button up or a patterned shorts and blazer with a printed button-up she is always stylish in a suit. This Spring and Summer the shorts suit is in and it's hot.

Try these two fun and hip trends as Spring stays and Summer comes. Happy Thursday!

Laughing at work and this great leather jacket

It seems that Spring has brought the best leather jackets out. Over here in Connecticut we're loving and enjoying the Spring as this part of our lives comes to a close with graduation approaching. We have fun at work, laughing a lot and talking about clothes among other things. My co-worker Shayoni is wearing this great leather jacket from Venice that her aunt and uncle gave her as a gift. It's a beautiful almond color with an orange undertone. The shape, which you can't really see because she refused to pose willingly for a photo, is feminine adding a softness to the leather exterior. I think this year's Spring jacket is vegan leather.

How To: Spring Into Things with Leggings

Not all of us have gone, or will get to go, Spring shopping this month. So lets talk about how to spring into things with what we have in our closets. The first thing most of us have is a pair of black leggings. We usually wear leggings when we're running errands, or when we don't know what else to wear. Here's how we can create an outfit with leggings that is Spring-esq and makes leggings more than just casual wear. 

Complement your black leggings with a white tunic. Add a denim vest or jacket, in-case there's a breeze, and the coral beanie is optional. It's always nice to add some leopard with these leopard slip-ons. A bucket bag is great for a day relaxing in the sun at the park or running errands around town. This outfit can be achieved in a variety of ways: you can switch out the tunic for a short dress, the beanie for a straw hat, and you don't even need the beanie; throw on some sandals if the weather permits and you're set!

What I Wore on the First Day of Spring

I'm counting today as the first day of Spring because it is supposed to be 67 degrees (15 C) and sunny. I'm excited to not have to wear more than one layer and enjoy the sun. Here's what I'm wearing on this lovely Monday. It's 7:30am and its not freezing outside. 

I'm wearing wide-leg printed trousers, that were made for me in Ghana 5 years ago. I'd never wear them in high school because they weren't "cool", but now I love them and they are just the right style for this Spring. It's a good thing I did not give them away. I'm wearing a long-sleeve shirt that was my fathers, a military cap, and of course-jewelry. Also wearing flip-flops and the straps are covered in African fabric, my godmother made them for me.

This outfit is good for a cool Spring day because I'm still warm enough to not be bothered by the cool breeze, but not wearing too many layers that will make me hot. It's always good to mix and match clothes from different season during the transitional seasons. Happy Monday loves! I have a feeling this week is going to be good.

Spring Things for Monday

These are spring "essentials;" I put essentials in quotes because I don't think they are all necessary. Spring is good for creativity and trying to re-purpose (or refashion) new things we already have in our closet. Trends this season include: the asymmetrical wrap and tulip mini skirts, sneakers, bold colors, whites, printed wide-leg trousers, and as of course-maxi anything (dress or skirt). [Please do the short poll on the home page so I can make this blog better for all of us]

Miss Selfridge dress / Zara sweater / Dolce & Gabbana silk pants / TIBI / 10 Crosby Derek Lam / Proenza Schouler mini skirt / Pastry trainers, $90

How To: Long Cardigan-From Day to Night

Most ladies have a long plain cardigan in our closet. It may be beige, gray, or navy blue. How do we wear it to make it a bit fun, more than the generic tee shirt and jeans. Here's how:

 

Now that it's becoming spring the weather is warming up, but it can still be too cool to wear a dress without a sweater. This is the time to wear that long cardigan you have hanging in your closet that you usually only wear around the house or with leggings and a tee shirt. Wear it over a casual dress with some sneakers, converse are always fun. To dress it up for night, or to make it less casual, throw on some tall black boots. The blue scarf adds a touch of bold color to complement the colorful sunnies. Below is how Lindsey Lohan does this look:  

Has Spring Sprung?

Today was a nice day, even though I was feeling a bit under the weather. It was sunny and light-raining at the same time, which reminded me of Ireland. It hasn't been so cold and rain, rather than snow, is always a good sign. I think spring might have sprung. Today I'm wearing gap boyfriend jeans, a button-up from the men's section of H&M (I think-it's old), a Zara vest, my grandmother's turqoise and gold brooch, and brown oxfords. That's how I know it's getting warmer-I didn't even wear boots today. What are you wearing this spring?