Spring is right around the corner and before you know it you’ll be ditching those sweaters and tights for shorts, little dresses, and tanks. A huge trend right now that is hot and is in full swing till late summer are florals. I am continuing my SAY YES FOR LESS! by showing you how you can create this trend by using three style principles that I follow when putting together any outfit. Here’s how I did it for under $55.00!
LOOK AND FEEL
This style principal is the most important of all 3 rules, because it guides my intuition and ignites my spirit. I incorporate this every time I get dressed whether it be for a casual look to evening attire. I always tell my clients and friends when "one feels good they look good." When deciding where to shop for floral prints the store “Forever 21” screamed out. I went there with a mission to not spend more than $55 from head to toe. As I scoured the store I grabbed several floral items. Of all the pieces I tried on, the knee length floral dress with the mesh cut outs provided the look of sophistication I was aiming for while making me feel feminine too . The dress cost $22.80
BUILD THE OUTFIT AROUND ONE PIECE
Any outfit that I create whether I decide I want to pick an interesting shoe or even amazing necklace to start with I build around that focal point. In this case, I started with the dress. Once I got the dress, I went to the clearance section, and found open toed burgundy wedges that brought out the reddish tone florals. Finally, I went with white/crème floral stud earrings and white leather clutch to balance the whiter florals and create symmetry within the look. Floral Studs- 3.80, Shoes/wedges/- $16.99. Crème Clutch- 9.80.
ADD THE WOW FACTOR
My last style tip when your creating any outfit, trend, or runway look is to add the “wow factor.” I define the wow factor as anything that is going to get you noticed, make a statement, or express your creativity. It could be something as simple as the earrings to an interesting manicure or wearing a striking shoe. In fact, my outfit did have the wow factor because several people last night at the JCorps charity event noticed that I was wearing a spring trend in midst of NYC winter.
by: Michelle Lynn Taubman
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