Because It's Friday - 4 Spring Fashion Trends

A Touch of Tribal

Big Buddah Holly ($59.95)

Nine West ($70.99)

 Linea Pelle ($62.99)

Wear It in White

Jessica McClintock ($48.00)

Lilly Pulitzer ($238)

Dooney & Bourke ($78)

Fall in Love with Floral

Nine West ($79)

Lucky Brand ($26.99)

Vera Bradley ($48)

Rock Some Wrist Candy

 

Jessica Simpson ($38)

Motif 56 ($40)

Chan Luu ($115)

We hope these adorable Spring Trends have brightened up your Friday and left you with a little inspiration for the weekend!

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Trend Alert: Pastel Colors

According to Vogue's Guide online, “The neon colors that we saw all over the runways and streets last year have mellowed out. This spring, brighter turns lighter in a pale, fresh and feminine palette.”

Pastel colors are one of my favorite trends for this Spring! 

I just love how effortlessly feminine they are! 

These are some outfits I put together with some pastel pieces in my wardrobe!

That being said, it can be easy to go from flirty and feminine to looking like an

overly-iced cupcake 

(which is not cute on anyone over the age of 5) 

so I wanted to share a few quick tips on how to avoid that... 

1.  Pastel colors can be intimidating so one simple way to add them into your wardrobe is through accessories like the bangles or sandals above. Accessories like this can add that final touch to a white t-shirt and jeans and really take the outfit to another level. 

2. Try to avoid wearing pastel colors with harsh BLACK which can sometimes make an outfit look choppy or disjointed. Instead, try to opt for shades of grey or ivory which will make for a much more subtle look. 

3. Don't wear all your pastel colors at once. This is the best way to avoid Easter-Egg syndrome! If you do want to wear two pastels together, make sure it is through the use of accessories. For example, a lavender blouse, pale pink skirt and pale pink jewelry could easily look sickly sweet while that same lavender blouse and pale pink jewelry, could look great with a grey skirt instead. 

4. The most important tip I can give you is have fun with it! This is a trend that can fit into every one's wardrobe one way or another so don't be afraid to take a little risk, even if that means going for that mint green nail polish next time you get your nails done, instead of reaching for your usual hot pink! 

Dylan and Leah love the pastel trend too!

   I hope you guys find these tips useful! What do you think of the pastel trend? 

If you like it, what's your favorite way to wear it?

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Look For Less

After flipping through one of my favorite magazines, I came across this picture of Kate Moss and couldn't resist trying to put my own version together!  

With just a little patience I was able to get this celebrity look even on a student budget!

I headed off to the local mall determined to find pieces that would match hers. To my surprise it was easy!  I quickly realized that the most important thing to remember when trying to accomplish a look like this is SALE SALE SALE!

I was able to score this awesome belt for just $20.00 (originally $34.00) [Macy's]

Shorts- $10.00 (originally $14.99) [Cotton On]

Flats- $9.99 (originally $22.50) [Charlotte Russe] 

Shirt- a mere $11.99 [Papaya]

Blazer- $13.99 (originally $22.99) [Forever21]

And the most important piece of the outfit...

The hat- $10.99 [Forever21]

See? You don't have to spend like a celebrity to look like one! 

My favorite thing about this look is that every single piece can be easily mixed with basics I already have and can be dressed up or down! 

I encourage you all to try and do something like this next time you see a model or celebrity wearing a look that you love. The chances are you'll be able to find something very similar (and a lot cheaper!) right at your local mall.

It was such a fun challenge and left me with a great feeling of accomplishment. 

I can't wait to do more in the future! 

I'm off to work on my next look for less! 

See you guys soon!

- Tara
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50's Spring-spiration

My hubby and I wanted to grab a bite to eat last night and ended up at one of our favorite spots- a 1950s inspired dinner called Raymonds. 

In the middle of enjoying my blue cheese tomato soup (a special I just had to try!), I started to feel inspired. Maybe it was the super cute 50s decor mixed with the classic and casual smiling servers, or the fact that the NYC weather report is hitting temps in the 60s this week, but I am feeling ready for Spring- 50s style.

I can't wait for the weather to warm up so we can to eat outside on their picnic inspired red outdoor tables. 

These are the amazing hexagon mosaic floor tiles... I LOVE.

I started to think of what I had in my closet to pull out for warmer weather, and of course

I got the shopping bug.

After dinner, we skipped dessert and headed a few doors down to urban outfitters. I was especially loving all the black and white, mixed with pops of red at Raymonds, so that was on my mind when we hit the store.
I started play around with cute vintage inspired outfits, and just had to share my favorite.

I can't wait to wear this when SPRING ARRIVES!

Polka Dot Crop T Shirt $24

High Waisted Denim Sailor Shorts $49 (aka my new obsession!)

Floral Sunglasses $14

Total Outfit = $87

I went for the whole outfit, but sometimes the fastest, cheapest, and most fun way to update your look is with accessories...

Here is a close up of those amazing sunglasses!

Reds, Pinks and Oranges are amazing with black and white,

as we saw at Raymonds earlier...

These flats from Urban come in tons of fun colors and are only $34.

Obviously a must for Spring!

Bdg Leather Pointy Skimmer

If you can't hit Urban today, a quick trip to the drug store can give you your Spring fix!

Check out these two brand new Essie colors that can brighten your look in less than 10 minutes, for less than $10!!

Ole Calente - and - Orange, It's Obvious

I hope you enjoy, and get a little "spring-spiration" yourself!!

Xxo
-Ashley

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