Three Days, Three ways to style spring floral

Happy Monday everyone!

I hope your week is off to a great start. The sun is shining and the sky is blue and things will warm up this week, so I know it’ll be a great week!

I wanted to do a quick review of the trending styles for this spring. I have mentioned them in various posts, but have seen some of my fellow bloggers posting a list, which is a good idea.  So here it is:

1.  Floral patterns are big this spring, whether on dark or light backgrounds and in many colors
2. Stripes continue to trend in tops, blouses, skirts, dresses, and jackets
3. Off-the-shoulder tops, often in stripes, are hot right now
4. Fluted, bell, cold-shoulder, and other sleeve types are everywhere
5. Blues in all tones, from light to indigo, are found in many looks
6. Blush pink will be seen in dresses, sweaters, tops, bags, and shoes and are also trending for weddings, once again
7. Neutral shades for handbags and shoes are being seen everywhere
8. Mules, loafers, and booties are trending for shoes
9. Denim seems to always be in style, and jean jackets, embellished or plain and in many lengths, are everywhere
10. Jeans are trending in ripped and plain styles, embellished or colored, and with frayed hems. Styles range from low-rise to high-waisted, so there is a style to flatter every one of us!

So, for this and the next two posts, I will be sharing my version of floral for spring.

Today I am styling a pink bell-sleeve top from TJ Maxx.  It has two layers of fabric. It’s made of a soft, chenille-like fabric with cotton slubs, much like dotted swiss. I was afraid it might be too much for me and would overwhelm my figure, but decided I liked it so much I didn’t care! What do you all think?

It’s a little windy today, as you can see in the photos. I am pairing the top with my Loft jeans that I cut off at the bottom. I decided I would be making use of some of my current wardrobe in order to achieve the frayed hems that are trending!

I added a blush pink tote that I also picked up at TJ Maxx for less than $30. I know I can use a tote for all kinds of things. I am also wearing my pink “snake” kitten heels as this top seemed to call for feminine shoes like heels.

I styled the look with sterling silver earrings with pink opals and a silver bracelet I bought in Mexico some time ago.You can see the double layers and the bell sleeves from the back.

After wearing this top for the photos, I’ve decided I really like it! It is such a soft, feminine piece that I felt good wearing, so this is definitely a keeper!

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Warmly,

Darlene