We get it. It's still cold. Even in Savannah where it's supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow it's still in the 40's at night and we consider that COLD (it's a relative term) and we don't even deal with that fluffy wet white stuff. But seriously, it's a week through February and who cares what the groundhog says - we're bursting into the next season! We like to live on the edge...but we don't like to be cold. At all. So let's take a look at how to Spring-ify our wardrobes without sacrificing our toes to frostbite.
1. Ditch the Depressing Coat for a Fun Version
First and foremost, unless it's still snowing up to your ears (and even if it is!), lose the dark colored topper in lieu of something brighter or printed. You could even opt for a thinner material if the weather permits and utilize more layers. We're not saying no coat at all, especially if you actually might freeze to death, but fun prints like those at Proenza Schouler and Edun or choose lighter fabrics as seen at Tommy Hilfiger and Prabal Gurung.
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| Coats are still necessary in most states but ditch the depressing version for something more fun like these toppers at Proenza Schouler, Jean Paul Gaultier and Edun. Photos courtesy of: Style.com, Real Beauty |
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| If weather permits, opt for a bomber jacket like those at Tommy Hilfiger and Prabal Gurung or a luxe sweatshirt like Karen Walker. Photos courtesy of Real Beauty |
2. Try New Colors (or Non-Colors)
Spring almost always guarantees the return of bold colors and prints and 2014 is no exception. Try bright shades of coral or yellow like those seen at Roksanda, a pretty floral like Tracy Reese and Christian Dior or a brilliant abstract print like those at Peter Pilotto (in Target stores on Sunday, 9 February). If you aren't into that much color you could go in the opposite direction and try the mono-chromatic white that was seen on several runways including Rachel Zoe, Viktor Rolf and Preen.
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| Spring always guarantees the return of prints (like these florals at Tracy Reese and Christian Dior) and bold colors (as seen at Roksanda). Photos courtesy of InStyle |
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| Crisp, clean white was everywhere on the runways to include Rachel Zoe, Viktor and Rolf and Preen. Photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar. |
3. Embrace Orange Lips
You can test this trend out regardless of the temperature outside. Try out red's bold sister - the tangerine that was seen all over runways everywhere this Spring. Potentially more bold than red lips, orange tends to flatter just about everyone once you find just the right hue. Head on over to your local makeup haven (Sephora is my fav) and try on every shade they have until you find one that suits you - just remember to use a quality makeup remover and a balm or other moisturizer afterwards to rehydrate, your lips will thank you! Don't get discouraged if it takes a while to find the right shade of orangey goodness and remember to keep the rest of your makeup simple and let those lips take center stage.
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| Tangerine smackers dominated the makeup looks to include Rag and Bone and DKNY. Photos courtesy of NYMag. |
We can't wait for bikini weather but regardless of the temperature we're excited to be embracing these brighter more fun Spring 2014 trends!
