Spring Trend #5- Bold and Bright

As I wrap up my week of my favorite trends for Spring, I leave you with my favorite...

In Yellow....

Photo by JASON SZENES

 

Pink...

Photo from In Their Closet

And Blue...

Photo from Iconclothfashion.com

Maybe it is because I am a product of the 80's, but my fifth favorite trend is...

NEON and BOLD!

Many people feel that they cannot pull of this trend, but you CAN! The important thing is finding the bold and bright colors that look great on you! For example, as much as I love yellow, it made me look like I had jaundice when I was blond- and not in the cute, "Aww Baby with a suntan" kind of way. (That is why I changed my hair color!)

How to make this appropriate and fun for work?

Neon Bright by lhharvard on Polyvore.com

Bright blue dress
60 GBP - oasis-stores.com

TopShop long sleeve knit top
$70 - topshop.com

Splendid leather top
$60 - stylebop.com

TopShop belt skirt
$70 - topshop.com

Pink skirt
$58 - modcloth.com

Beyond Skin ballet flat shoes
39 GBP - beyondskin.co.uk

Kate Spade heart bag
$95 - katespade.com

Forever21 metal jewelry
$4.80 - forever21.com

ASOS buckle belt

$14 - asos.com

Spring Trend #4- Denim

J. Crew loves denim...

Photo from The Sartorialist

Eva loves denim...

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Rachel loves denim...

Photo from Denimology

Valentino loves denim...

From Style.com

Elie Tahari loves denim...

From Style.com

And even after this atrocity...

Photo from Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/Getty Images

I love denim!!!

Most teacher feel that denim is reserved for Fridays with your school "spirit" tee and sneakers- gross. Mix in my fourth favorite trend- denim- into your spring wardrobe. My favorite- mixing my denim pieces (but not to the extent of Britney and Justin.)

Try...

Denim by lhharvard featuring crocheted scarves

Javen Denim Shirt
35 GBP - fatface.com
Denim blouses »

Light wash crop denim jacket
32 GBP - dorothyperkins.com
Cropped denim jacket »

MOTO Purple Kick Flare Jeans
$80 - topshop.com
Flare jeans »

Bobby Jean Dress | Mod Retro Vintage Dresses | ModCloth.com
$50 - modcloth.com

Light wash ruched waist skirt
22 GBP - dorothyperkins.com
Shirred skirt »

ALL BLACK Women's Quilted Flower Ballet Flat: Shoes
$44 - amazon.com
All black shoes »

Old Navy Womens Beaded Fashion Bracelets
$13 - oldnavy.gap.com
Beaded bracelets »

Denim crochet sparkle snood

7 GBP - dorothyperkins.com

Crocheted scarves »

Spring Trend #3- Ballet Chic

I saw Black Swan at the end of last year with some friends. I. was. terrified. I was so horrified that I decided to see it again, with husband. I still don't really know if I liked the movie, but it was one of those movies that you cannot get out of your mind. It makes you think, which I guess is a good movie.

What I did like: the costumes:

From Google Images

Sorry about the grainy quality of these pictures, but I LOOOOVVVE this dress.

So my third favorite trend for the spring is ballet-insprired ensembles. It even inspired my to break out my tie shrug from my ballet days and wear on V-Day. (FYI- I took ballet when I was 12, so it became a "cropped 3/4 length sweater".)

Ballet Chic: Think feathers, bows, and lace. I love, I love, I love.

From London's Fashion Week

I want to hang this in my one day I will have one, even though husband won't let me turn my extra bedroom into a massive closet. From Spanish Moss

How to wear it to work: (and again, all items are $100 or less!)

Ballet Chic by lhharvard featuring vintage skirts

Ballet Matinee Dress
$48 - modcloth.com
Lace overlay dress »

Tapio Wrap Cardigan
$50 - allsaints.com
Wrap around tops »

Tapio Wrap Cardigan
$50 - allsaints.com
Wrap around tops »

Premium Grey Chiffon Ruffle Bolero
$90 - topshop.com
Chiffon tops »

Free People snow heather wool blend knit knee length sweater skirt
$65 - bluefly.com
Knit skirt »

Mod Retro Vintage Clothing & Indie Clothes | ModCloth.com
$85 - modcloth.com
Vintage skirts »

Velvet Angels Women's Heaven Ballet Flat
$100 - endless.com
Velvet angels shoes »

ASOS Premium Feather Vintage Chain Handle Bag
$81 - asos.com
Vintage style handbags »

Boho Mix Feather Earrings
$3.80 - canada.forever21.com
Forever21 earrings »

French Connection Bow Headband

32 GBP - additionsdirect.co.uk

Hair bows accessories »

Happy Wednesday!

Spring Trend #2- Leopard Lady

I love leopard. I have since I was in utero. While most find it an appropriate print, I agree with Diane von Furstenberg that leapard, is in fact, a neutral. Whose been rocking the leopard look lately?

Nicky Hilton in Charlie Brown

Photo from sassisam

Sienna Miller

Photo from In Their Closet

Ugh...Olivia Palermo's personality makes me want to ralph, but I love her style.

Photo from Elements of Style
Now, how do you work it in the workplace? No, not with a leopard lycra dress, but with...
(All items are under $100!!)

Leopard by lhharvard featuring a bow belt

J.Crew - Bronzed leopard cardigan
$88 - jcrew.com
Leopard cardigan »

Petite Wild Leopard Print Silk Skirt
$98 - anntaylor.com
Silk pleated skirt »

Women's Merona® Maudie Flat Shoes - Leopard : Target
$25 - target.com
Flat shoes »

leopard messenger bag
$30 - zara.com
Leopard print bags »

Wild Leopard Bracelet
$5.80 - forever21.com
Acrylic jewelry »

As Seen in PEOPLE-Scarf - HARMONY LANE
$35 - shopharmonylane.com
Leopard print scarves »

Jeepers Peepers - Teddy Sunglasses, Leopard
$6 - thegiantpeach.com
Leopard print sunglasses »

ASOS Leopard Bow Waist Belt

$11 - asos.com

Bow belt »