I had no idea that when I went to the Michigan International Women’s Show for the first time, I would end up in a wonderland of romantic fashion. Since I did, I’m going to share with you the magic of lace and crochet! They trend every Spring and Summer (which means they are classics reinterpreted every year.) Therefore, you can be sure they will be lasting basics in your wardrobe. Age doesn’t matter when you wear something this classy.
This is an update of my original post reorganized with more outfit ideas.
First, Let’s Enter the Doors of the Show:
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Lace Series, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Lace & Crochet, Layering, Necklaces, Outfit Ideas, Romantic Style, Slip Dress
Aren’t florals a fashion “trend” every year when the flowers are blooming? I can’t remember a Spring when this print was not in style. But it doesn’t have to go away during transitional weather because it can be layered. And in the winter, just wear it in a darker ground such as black or navy. Due to it’s classic quality, age doesn’t matter. So I thought it’s about time to take a look at what we have in our closets and focus on creating some floral outfits for every season. And with all the trending designs this Spring, who knows? You might get tempted to add a new bloom to your wardrobe!
Included in this post are two style tips and outfit ideas for each season as well as some that can be worn any time of the year.
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Outfit Combinations, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Fall/Winter, Florals, Outfit Ideas, Spring/Summer Style, Transitional Style
What’s are dress and skirt extenders? What’s so good about them? And how do you wear them? I’m exploring the answers to all those questions in this blog post. If you love ruffles and lace and frills and a while still being modest, I think you’ll enjoy adding this touch of romance to your outfits. Age doesn’t matter. I hope this helps. I’ll be dabbling in this myself, so I’d love to hear from you!
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Lace, Layering, Romantic Style, Ruffles, Slip Dress
My most popular post of 2016, my first year of blogging, was the American classic: jeans and a t-shirt. Easy, comfortable, casual and versatile! You can change this basic duo into an infinite number of looks, and can wear it just about anywhere. It’s like a painter’s canvas: you are the artist. By changing the colors and shapes of your t-shirt and jeans and adding the accessories that you like best, you could wear this every day of the week to just about any event and always look different. Here is an update on how to make jeans and a tee more interesting.
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Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Denim, Style Tips, T-Shirts
Whimsigoth is a beautiful mix of magical, dark gothic influences with romantic, faerie-like layers of flowing bohemian style. The deep colors, rich textures, boots, etc., are perfect for Fall and Winter. However, the sheer and billowy fabrics, skirts and dresses easily adapt this look to wear for Spring and Summer too. I’ve already covered the basics of what’s needed to create outfits for the cool seasons HERE. In this post, I’m focusing on inspiration for the warm seasons ahead. Age doesn’t matter with this Victorian-based trend.
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Black, Bohemian, Gothic, Spring/Summer, Spring/Summer Style, Stevie Nicks Style, Whimsigoth
