Pre Spring Fashion / Pastels Lace & Tulle

The Calendar has officially turned from February to March, which means Spring is right around the corner and it's about time to assemble a spring wardrobe!  Although it's not quite spring weather yet I've started to wear lighter sweaters and pastel colors creating my "pre spring" style.  Today I'm going to share my favorite pre spring pieces; lace tulle and pastels that are suitable for the "almost spring" weather.

Baby pink is the color of Spring 2016 (says all the fashion magazines I've read), so rejoicing in early February I bought this pink shift dress with lace details from Tobi.com.  The dress is made of a  light material and has long sleeves.  It's comfortable to wear in chilly weather paired with knee high boots or warm weather paired with some cute flats.  I also love the lace detailing on this dress which creates a delicate & feminine look fitting my style beautifully. Baby pink & lace are essentials for spring style!

Tulle Tulle Tulle... my new obsession.  Tulle is the perfect addition to your spring wardrobe, so feminine frilly and fun!  I have been loving this cream dress with rows of pink and cream tulle from Tobi.com.  This dress is so delicate and girly, the tulle paired with neutral colors tones it down a bit making this piece easy to dress simply or formally.  A perfect wardrobe transition piece; soft neutral colors with a touch of tulle.

Incorporating fun pastels such as mint green or Aqua is a perfect way to add a bit of spring to your wardrobe!  For those rainy April showers longs sleeves are an essential so why not make them pastels?  I have a plain mint green crop top from Forever 21 that I love to pair with skirts on warmer days and leggings on rainy days.  The pastel color makes the outfit and can brighten up a rainy day.  Another favorite is this aqua blouse from Hollister.  This blouse has a fitted top with delicate floral lace flowing out into a loose fit.  The unique aqua color and girly carefree fit makes this top a perfect addition to your spring wardrobe!  

Lastly, a light spring sweater is always a good idea.  After wearing sweaters all winter I'll admit I'm a bit sick of them, but finding a lightweight pastel blue cropped sweater was just what my wardrobe needed to transition me into spring.  This sweater is from Tobi.com and I love it's baby blue color and cute little white stripes on the sleeves.  I love pairing this tiny pastel sweater with fun skirts for "pre spring" wear.

I hope you all enjoyed reading about my favorite Pre Spring Fashion picks!  All the items mentioned (if available) are linked HERE .  Until next time, think spring thoughts, warm weather will be here in a blink of the eye! 

Designer Fashion Inspiration for A/W #FFAWDressup

A/W Fashion Inspiration

As the Autumn and Winter seasons approach I find my self switching up my wardrobe.  It's time for stockings, cardigans, coats, boots, sweaters, and layers upon layers of clothing.  To get inspiration for my wardrobe I find myself looking through high end fashion magazines and websites, pulling inspiration from big name designers.  Today I am sharing a look that I put together using all designer clothing for inspiration.  

As you may already know based on my blog, I basically live in dresses and that goes for the cold seasons as well.  Through this post I am showing you how I would style a designer dress from Farfetch.com using other pieces from the website the Autumn and Winter seasons!

 The Dress 

This short sleeved pink knit dress by Giambattista Valli is what I chose as the focal point of my outfit. Knit wear is perfect for the A/W seasons keeping you warm and  stylish at the same time.  The warm pastel pink shade gives this dress a feminine appearance.  I adore the classic A-line cut and the pleating in the skirt giving the dress a polished look. This dress is seasonally appropriate because of the knit fabric.  The feminine and polished elements make this dress a perfect focal point of the outfit.

Layering

Since the Autumn and Winter seasons are quite cold layering is a must for this outfit.  I started by choosing a warm jacket to wear over this dress that added interest to the outfit.  I went with this FAUX fur jacket by Comme Des Garcons.  The faux fur adds texture and visual interest to the plain dress as well as providing warmth for the cold seasons.  The black color also keeps the faux fur jacket subtle so your eyes will go straight to the pastel dress peaking through.  

Of course I then added a pair of tights, these are by Rick Owens and have a knit/ribbed texture to them.  They add another subtle texture to the outfit while keeping your legs warm.  

Then for shoes I decided to go with these adorable black booties by Stella McCartney.  I love the soft textured design on the booties as well as the little heel.  These shoes add a playful, but still fashionable element to the outfit, and let face it black booties are an essential to any A/W outfit. 

Accessories 

For accessories I began by adding this quilted heart shaped bag by Stella McCartney.  The Heart shape is adorable and fun but stays chic with its black color. 

 I then added lots of pearls, they are my favorite form of jewelry and add a classic and feminine touch to every outfit. I chose this double strand pearl necklace by Stella McCartney as well as a pearl & gold ear cuff by Delfina Delettrez.  The ear cuff is a trendy piece to add to the outfit and matched with the double strand of pearls creating the perfect jewelry set for this look. 

Aesthetic

This outfit is classic and feminine due to it's neutral/soft colors,  polished cuts, and timeless design elements.  The look also demonstrates a fun and fashion forward look through mixing various textures and patterns while still achieving a stylized ensemble.  This outfit is the perfect inspiration for my Autumn/Fall wardrobe.  I will be pulling elements from this look to include in my outfits such as the simple color palette paired with interesting textures and patterns.

I hope you enjoyed reading on how I styled my designer dress from Farfetch.com for the Autumn/Winter season.  Be sure to browse throughout their website to see more fashionable pieces for the upcoming A/W seasons. Also use the hashtag #FFAWDressup to see how other bloggers styled their designer dresses!  See you in my next post.