One of my favorite spring/summer trends is the kimono. I feel like I'm channeling my inner geisha without getting stared at from people for looking like I'm wearing my Halloween costume a little early. A lot of the kimonos on the market now are modernized, meaning they don't look like the traditional oriental kimono that might come to mind. Florals, fringe, and fluorescents are amongst the top designs this trend has been seen in.
There are literally so many ways you can style a kimono.
1. Kimono + tank top and shorts
2. Kimono + blouse and skirt/skort
3. Kimono + boho dress
4. Kimono + blouse and jeans/capris
5. Kimono + swimsuit
I love to double my kimonos as swimsuit cover ups. It saves me money and provides me with tons of outfit options. This past weekend I took advantage of the gorgeous weather and got my tan on, but of course had to look fabulous doing so. Here's two new kimonos I just got and styled as cover ups.
We're days away from the official start of summer and I must say, I can't wait. My new swimsuits are just dying for the tags to be cut off and to soak up the sun. But working full time and having a crazy schedule doesn't exactly leave me with much free time to relax and catch some rays. So I thought, why do I have to wait to actually go swimming and tanning to wear my new swimsuits? I mean, aren't rules meant to be broken? Why not wear our favorite swimsuits as part of our everyday attire. The current trends in swimwear are so versatile that they easily pass as fashion tops and bodysuits, plus they have built in cups so we don't have to worry about wearing a bra! (Check out my review of the super affordable swimwear at Forever21.)
Hola fashionistas! It's been awhile since I made a new Fashion Minute segment, so here you go. Alloy Apparel is one of my favorite online retailers because they specialize in affordable, trendy apparel, accessories, and shoes for women of all sizes. I couldn't resist highlighting their fierce new looks made available for spring/summer.
If you like what you just saw, here is a breakdown of some of my favorite looks!
Floral and peplum, two major trends for spring are combined to make the ultimate warm weather must-have. Interchange your bottoms to coordinate with the feature colors in the top, i.e. baby blue, navy, and white.
Maxi skirts and crop tops have to be one of the most comfortable outfit choices a fashionista could choose. I like to think of it as a way to look stylish while still having a bum day. Not to mention we don't have to worry about silky smooth legs. Don't lie, I mean who really bothers to shave when their legs are covered anyway!
Overalls are making a huge comeback this season. I used to rock these in elementary school and the fact that it's now okay for me to rock them again at 24 has me beyond excited!
Destroyed denim is a staple in every woman's wardrobe. It's one of the few fashions that can be worn year round. I like to take my skinny jeans and roll them once or twice to show off my shoes, and let's face it, anyone who knows me can attest to my sick shoe game.
A twist on the classic maxi skirt, I am swooning over the slit in this Valerie skirt. It lets your legs breathe a little while still offering modest coverage. The simplicity of this skirt allows for an endless amount of options with the top you pair it with. For a more casual look, I suggest going with a quirky graphic tee.
Effortless and chic sums up the Rosline top. I love off-the-shoulder tops in warm weather and the neutrality of this top leaves your option for colored skinnies wide open.
Jumpsuits are gaining popularity in the fashion scene due to celebrity's street casual styling of these comfortable jumpers. Sleeves, tube tops, straps, long pants, capris, shorts...the combinations are endless that these jumpsuits are available in. Dress it down with a denim jacket or cardigan. Class it up with some statement jewelry and wedges.
Stripes for spring/summer are always in. With a nice tan, I usually opt for white shorts or jeans to showcase the top I'm wearing.
