8 Spring Fashion Picks

As always with my fashion posts, I’m indebted to three sources for all helpful information:

1. pinterest (of course)
2. My go-to fashion mom blog, Ain’t No Mom Jeans
3. My fashionable sister-in-law, Morgan, who constantly amazes me with her ability to seem like she actually likes me, despite how uncool I have become.

Which brings me to my next point.

The fashion roller coaster. {cue the sighs and groans}

But seriously, though. Who are these people writing the fashion rules, and could they possibly take a 2014 sabbatical so I could at least be in style for two consecutive seasons?

Can I get an “amen”??

Anyways. I used to be stylish, for the following reasons:

1. to impress my friends and make new ones
2. to snag a husband
3. because I had way more time and money than one person should have

Well, as I already have a husband (who incidentally, does not actually care that much about fashion), AND I already have friends, AND who has time to make new ones, AND since when did groceries become so expensive…welp, I’ve lost touch.

But twice a year, I attempt to regain that touch. You are reading attempt #2. (Here was attempt #1).

My goal is not to try to be teenage cool again (who wants that anyway), but to add one or two classic pieces to my wardrobe as money allows, and a few other *trendy* items, if possible.

After analyzing my sources (see above), I’ve come up with a list of “perhaps-haves” for Spring/Summer 2013. If you are one of those people with fashion as a sixth sense, then ignore my silly list and do your thang. But for others, who may, like me, enjoy an easy go-to list of current items, here are a few suggestions. *all images appear courtesy of pinterest search engine, unless otherwise specified.

• The maxi dress. I’m going to deduct five points for name (feminine needs products??), but add a few points for the ccncept. Cool for summer? check. Wear to church? Park? Girls night? check, check, check. Outfit that won’t feel tight after eating a fourth-of-July dinner? check. (Isn’t that a universal appeal?) You can also cover this dress with a cardigan, jean jacket, sweater, as weather cools off, so it can be worn for a while.

• Long skinny shorts. This is a great option for us moms. Who wants to voluntarily submit their upper thighs to critique? Here’s your out.
• Neon something. I know, right?!? The last thing I remember wearing that was neon was a slap bracelet in fourth grade. But I’m excited about this trend. It makes you look perky, and alive, and also, safe on a bike ride. Which is important.

• Boat shoes. I recommended this in the fall, and you can still rock them in summer. On your boat. And other less-nautical places. I love wearing mine with shorts and a long-sleeve T for the breezy days. Did you like my first example of something on this list I actually own right now?

• Bright sneakers. I said this in the fall, too. If you’re in need of running shoes, why not get bright ones? Hot pink, aqua, yellow, orange… They instantly make you look soccer-mom cool, even if the top 90% of your outfit is what you slept in. Well worth the investment if you ask me. I got my Sketchers on sale for around $25. They are so comfortable; I wear them all.the.time.

• Statement necklace. You could get this one for $295 from J.Crew. Or you could buy a dishwasher, and get another necklace around $20 at Target. At first glance it might seem like you wouldn’t wear it often, but that’s not the case. If you add it to a casual outfit, viola, you’ve upgraded to a church/date/girls night outfit.

• Statement sunglasses. I’m a big fan of statement sunglasses. It’s the (very little, what’s left of) diva in me. From what I gather, statement sunglasses are anything that makes someone notice your sunglasses. Color, sequins, shape, size, etc. I found some sunglasses for less than $5 at American Eagle. I also found some of my former middle school students in there, so that was awkward. I think they thought I was lost.

• Orange/coral lipstick. I’m excited to try this. I think more people can pull this off than they think, and it’s an easy, inexpensive way to give a modern, summer *pop* to your look. Listen to me, sounding like I know what I’m talking about.

Do you have a favorite spring or summer trend you’re trying? Found any good deals?

 

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