Spring Forward--Warm Weather Fashion Trends

Spring break!  If you are like me and my friends (who both just happen to be teachers), this is when we hit the stores.  Nothing makes you feel better than sprucing up your wardrobe. 

The florals this season take my breath away.  It’s like wearing a veritable English garden.  Fashion mags show beautifully colored impressionistic flowers as well as bold abstract florals.  Choose something that speaks to you.  With all these flowers, keep your makeup, jewelry and shoes low key.  Are you afraid of looking like an overblown bouquet?  Add flower power to your wardrobe with a lovely floral cardigan, scarf or small clutch.

Pairing black and white, one of my all time favorites, is another spring trend that is easy to follow. You probably already own items that could help you embrace this minimalist trend.  Black and white stripes are on point this spring.  Resist the urge to accessorize your black and white outfit with vivid colors, according to Instyle Magazine’s writers.   They suggest you go nude.  No, not literally.  Go nude with your makeup and shoes.

Blush, rose and coral……there’s gotta be one for you!  These colors are H-O-T this season.  Choose the one that looks best with your skin tone.  All this sweet color—this is where you add the rocker elements you are craving.  Trot out your smoky eye, cuff bracelets and chain link belts.

For us sparkle-mongers jewel embellished clothing is never out of style.  You’ll feel like a million wearing this trend. (Psssst…I’m not going to have buy any of these items!)  One look that is different for me is wearing sneakers with your glitteratzi skirt.  I dig the bejeweled jackets or glittery keds with jeans, but I’m still not sure about sporty tennis shoes and a jeweled mini skirt.  Give it a whirl.  It may be just the look for you.  Included in this sparkle trend are glossy fabrics.  Just be careful where you put all that shine.  You know what I’m saying.

I really like the sporty look for spring.  Pair an athletic dress with high heels.  You are going for an athletic style, not an “I just left the gym look”.  Been religious about your pilates this winter? Go get you a cropped top for this spring.  They’re also great for layering over crisp shirts.

As for shapes of clothing, there are a few new cuts.  The wide crop has made an appearance!  One inch above the ankle is the most flattering length.  Dressy shorts come in varying lengths and luxe fabrics.  Don’t want wide crops or dressy shorts?  Try a flirty voluminous skirt.  Make sure you reveal your waist so you don’t get swallowed by fabric.  Miniskirts or long skirts---take your pick.  They’re both trending this season.

The race to warmer temperatures and an updated look has begun.  On your mark, get set, go!  Like the lady in the Target commercial, I’ve been training for this.