Trend Report: Color Blocking

I love color. I just get inspired by looking at color. You know the experience when you go into a craft store and you look at the rows and rows of fun printed fabric, or the hundreds balls of yarn of different color and texture, or the bottle of every shade imaginable? I can just look at a box of 120 crayons and feel butterflies inside. That is the feeling I sorta get when I think about this color blocking trend. Instead of paring one bright color with a bunch of neutrals, you get to explore your creativity with any color you can imagine. No limitations.

Now obviously, this trend is not for everyone. But that is the joy of trends. They come and they go and no is obligated to use every trend of the season. But we can all enjoy trends (or find amusing the ugly hideous ones) even if we don't wear it ourselves.

Color Blocking is all about the bright bold hues building on each other. Wear the colors that look good on you. Here are some ideas:

-Wear denim jeans in bright colors and add either another bright color on top or a softer pastel color.

-Wear a bright shirt with white jeans. That is contrast for you.

-Wear a neutral skirt with bright bold tights and a white shirt.

-Wear a bright skirt with neutral tights or leggings and some bright shoes (those bright sneakers that are a result of the color blocking trend).

-Be bold and make every item of your clothing a bright color. :)

These are two examples from what is currently on stock at Forever 21 - which keeps their clothes up to date and fresh from runways. Express and H&M also have a great selection.

Trend Report: The Maxi

So spring is right around the corner and once it gets a bit warmer we can stop wearing our jeans and bust out some skirts without the tights and leggings.

Good News! The Maxi and Midi are still a hot commodity for spring wear. This makes me so excited because:

a. I don't have to shave

b. Super comfortable

c. I don't have to shave

So here are some ideas on how to wear this maxi skirt because alot of us are really uncomfortable on how to. If you think you can only be attractive in short skirts let me blow your mind. There is something really attractive and feminine about wearing a maxi and not having to show all your leg. Just be confident in who you are - A beautiful woman.

For you style fashionistas - you trend setters and blingers - you can pull this off in a hip way

For the classy ladies - you can totally remain that classy poised feminine look with a neutral colored maxi and a nice simple top.

For the natural girls - you will be able to wear the maxi easily since you enjoy comfort in your clothes. Wear with a tshirt and denim shirt thrown over and a slouchy bag and you are set to go.

For the creative ladies - You can have so much fun with a maxi! Pairing with different tops, hats, belts, and shoes will keep you looking unique each time you but this type of skirt on.

Have fun creating!