Memorial Day Weekend signals the beginning of Summer. And now - we can wear head to toe white. It’s a refreshing color palette and easy to put together.
Check out these outfits for inspiration and put together your own:
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[ White Tank ($13) at H&M, Link Bangle Set ($5) at F21, Carin Skirt ($38) at Monki, Buckled Lace-Up Sandals ($23) at F21 ]
Get in touch with your GIRLY SIDE!
Pleats are a major trend in dresses, skirts & tops this Spring, and it’s undeniably feminine. Wear a delicate pleated skirt with a structure top or pair a rugged leather jacket with a knife-pleat dress!
[ Pleat Midi Shirtdress ($100) at Topshop, Pleated Dip Hem Skirt ($65) at Topshop, Midi Dress ($64) at Asos ]
Peplums are also making a huge feminine statement, accentuating the hips and nipping at the waist. Try a peplum top with a pencil skirt, or throw on a peplum dress with a cropped jacket and heels.
[ Mint Peplum Skirt ($68) at Topshop, Peplum Top ($36) at Tobi, Peplum Dress ($69) at Asos ]
Doily Lace is the new eyelet and looks great in tops and skirts. H&M took a cue from Louis Vuitton this season and created a few pastel pieces featuring the lace fabric.
[ Lace Tank ($15) at H&M, Broderie Lace Shell ($40) at Asos, Floral Lace Peplum Top ($51) at Asos ]
Don’t be afraid of COLOR!
Pastels are a sure-thing every Spring, but they’re making quite the statement this season. Dresses, skirts, denim, tops, shoes and bags look updated in this Spring’s iteration of mint, lavender, and salmon.
[ Satin Peplum Top $40 at H&M, Mint Pencil Skirt ($50) at H&M, Coral Viscose Shirt ($44) at Wallis, Lilac Cropped Pants ($52) at Wallis, Lace Ups ($64) at Asos, Acid Wash Bag ($27) at F21,Slip Dress ($64) at Asos ]
Brights are also giving us a reason to shop this Spring with a large selection of brightly colored denim. Cobalt blue, saturated green & cherry red are amongst the most popular colors to try on bottom!
[ Green Maxi Dress ($84) at Wallis, Pink Patent Satchel ($60) at NG, Strapless Dress ($20) at H&M, Fringe Sandals ($29) at GoJane, Blue Blazer ($35) at H&M, Cobalt Jeans ($44) at Wallis, Flounce Dress ($20) at F21 ]
Colorblocking is key. Mix your colors, but remember to keep them in the same hue. Some of my favorite color combos are…
My best friend Paul gave me a style challenge: Put together an Easter outfit for $150 or less. He already had a few necessities like dress shoes and ties, but I wanted to put together a complete look (or two) for him.
Outfit #1:
Mixing prints is a key trend in menswear for Spring. I gave Paul the option of two shirts - a striped shirt or a gingham button-up to pair with a plaid tie from Urban Outfitters. Instead of basic khakis, I opted for burgundy chinos from H&M and added a belt and leather oxfords to finish the look.
Outfit #2:
A more universal option, I suggested slim grey trousers and a light pink shirt. Paul could utilize his own black dress shoes and glasses to pair with a fun bow tie and suspenders.
Typically, you wouldn’t think twice about dropping $700 on a pair of shoes. Or would you? From my four years at fashion school in NYC, I’ve learned that seemingly reasonable college students and young professionals are in fact willing to invest in a serious pair of designer shoes.
I can appreciate the craftsmanship in a pair of Jimmy Choo’s or the signature red bottoms of Christian Louboutin’s. And living in the city… you’re practically required to buy quality just so your shoes last from one season to another.
Take a peek at my favorite designer shoe splurges for spring:
[ Pierre Hardy Platform Wedges ($595), 3.1 Phillip Lim Sandals ($395), Miu Miu Wedges ($990), Kate Spade Elina Flats ($225), Chloe Wedges ($795), Christian Louboutin Wedges ($695)]
[ Stella McCartney Python Sandals ($615), YSL Tribute Sandals ($1025), Manolo Blahnik Netochka Heels ($885), Jimmy Choo Snakeskin Gladiators ($1050), Fendi Espadrilles ($475), Missoni Ballet Flats ($495) ]
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I'm passionate about God. I live in NYC. I attend FIT for fashion merchandising. I hoard clothes. And I want to share my thrifty finds with the world! More about Allie...
