Spring Shopping with Kelly

Just when I thought spring was almost here, Jersey got hit with yet another snow storm. I'm so over winter already! And it doesn't help that spring fashion is hitting all my favorite online boutiques and retailers. If you're anything like me, when you buy some new outfits, you're just dying to wear them. Unless you are immune to the cold and don't mind the stares from people, be my guest and rock your new spring clothes now. Otherwise, I'm hear for you ladies. I know the struggle. We can get through this winter together! So what do you say we do a little shopping to take our minds off the 2 feet of snow outside and below freezing temperature? Buckle up my beauties because I'm taking you to some of my favorite stores to snatch my must-have spring fashion picks.

Floral Print Romper

Off-the-Shoulder Lace Crop Top

Rose Print Ruffle Top

Crochet Overlay Dress

Southwestern-Patterned Brocade Shorts

Floral Print Crop Top

Silk Abstract Print Flippy Dress

Marie Jumpsuit

Kaden Braided Wedge

Mae Paisley Maxi Dress



Fringed Out Purse 

Kit Top

Freshly Squeezed Peplum Top & Pants

Wishful Thinking Maxi &
Love & Sunshine Crop Top
























The Little Miss Wedge

Wild Side Shorts








All I Want is Aztec Dress

Lime-A-Rita Dress



















Bat Your Lashes Lace Set

In the Lines Top

Floral Print Peplum Top

She's Got It Jumper











V Back Lace Romper





Stop and Smell the Roses Dress

What did you put in your cart? Any other spring fashions you're in love with?

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How to Style a Piko Top: Part 2

Piko Tops from Minx

You all seemed to love my post featuring 5 Ways to Style a Piko Top, so here's part 2 for spring trends. Piko tops are more popular than ever, but with warm weather here, who wants to be in long sleeves? Granted these tops are very lightweight and can be transitioned into your spring wardrobe, many women tend to opt for 3/4 or short sleeves. Well ladies, we can have our cake and eat it to because short sleeved piko tops are here!

For those who don't know what a piko top is, it's a loose fitting top cut for an oversized look. They do come in stripes, but are primarily a one color simplistic top. This leaves plenty of options to accessorize and infinite outfit combinations because of its versatility.

Because of their popularity, finding piko tops in stock is a challenge. I know every site I go on is sold out completely or in my size. My friends over at Minx, a boutique in North Carolina, have just replenished their stock of pikos in colors perfect for spring. Hurry before they're sold out again!

Need some help with styling your pikos for spring? I got your back girls!

Grace Mini Dress  //  Donna Ruffle Cardigan  //  Acorn Canister Necklace

Short Cube Piko Top in Cream  //  Jogger Jam Pants

 Short Cube Piko Top in Sage  //  Maze Jumpsuit

 

Short Cube Piko Top in Emerald  //  Short Cube Piko Top in Fawn

Neon Pop Skirt  //  Blurred Lines A-Line Skirt

And I very well can't have a post without including some of my favorites from the fabulous Minx Boutique!

Tortoise Feline Sunnies  //  The Finest Plum Earrings  //  Demi Tissue Top  //  Marine Tunic in French Stripe  //  Tough As Nails Leather Tee  // Raven Pocket Tee 

 

How do you style your pikos for spring? Share your looks through Facebook!

Trend Alert: Fringe is In!

 Gone are the days when only cowboys, flappers, and Pocahontas could dawn fringe in their wardrobe. Celebrities like Fergie Ferg, Jennifer Garner, Kourtney Kardashian, and Jessica Szohr have been spotted all glammed up in fringe on red carpets and running the streets with casual fringe accessories. Fringe is in baby!

Today most people associate the trendy swinging strands with music festival attire most commonly seen at Coachella. Inspired by runway looks, more and more retailers are stocking up on this season's must-have trend from apparel to accessories to shoes.

There's a certain nostalgic feeling one gets when wearing fringe. It feels like you're playing dress up like when you were a little kid going through your grandma's closet. Don't lie, whenever you try on something with fringe I know you do a little shimmying and shaking, I'm pretty sure every girl does it in the privacy of a dressing room or their bedroom.

I've recently added these bad boys to my shoe collection. A little bit goes a long way with fringe, so I choose stick with one fringe piece. Adding too much is just tacky like jewelry, a handbag, and top all in the same ensemble.

I found these fringe booties on sale at Shoe Dazzle two weeks ago and they final came in! The stud and fringe combo is super edgy. I wore these last night with boyfriend jeans, a white camisole, and black leather crop jacket. I received tons of compliments on them and they were super comfortable because of the strap which provided extra support.



Focusing on apparel, the versatility of the styles of clothing incorporating fringe leave the door wide open for outfit ideas ranging from casual to dressy. The fringe vest below from UOI is more casual which I'd pair with a crop top and shorts, maxi dress, or bandeau and maxi skirt as pictured. The coral fringe dress from Shop Three Little Birds is a bit more chic which I'd dress up with heels and bangles and perhaps a blazer depending on the occasion.

            Fringe Feather Vest //Sweetly Sunkissed//Coral Fringe Dress//Kristina Tank

 Some more styling ideas for fringe.

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If convenience is a factor for you, shop Forever21 to get your fringe apparel and accessories. Keyword search: fringe

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