to the maxi

Dress: Nordstrom BP., Wedges: Payless (old), Necklace: Nordstrom BP. (old), Cross Bangle: Local Boutique, Panther Ring: Nordstrom BP., Gold Band: Vintage, Earrings: Local Boutique, Sunglasses: Forever21, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Nails: China Glaze 'Salsa', Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 050 'Berry Smoothie'

Mint Madness

Hello beauties,

Spring is finally here, and what better way to start off the season than with a brand new color palette? Switch out your burgundy, black, and brown colored clothes for pastels, whites, and nearly-neons. Green, or more specifically emerald, has been named the Color of the Year for 2013. But if you aren't into the emerald trend, or you're just not as bold, mint is making a comeback this spring.

Mint is a pastel shade that's in between a light blue and green. It can vary in color, leaning more towards blue or more towards green. Finding the right shade of mint for your skin tone and overall complexion is crucial to pull off this color, so don't be afraid to experiment with different shades until you find the perfect one for you.

Photos from 2012 Spring Chanel Runway

Nail Polish:

Essie 'Mint Candy Apple'

Lacy mint dress from here.

Click here to see a whimsical yet classy mint outfit.


















Try out some mint accessories if you're not too sure about the color...shoes, bags, and jewelry are great ways to test a trend!


I hope you enjoyed this post and I also hope it gave you some ideas on how to experiment with mint this season...I know I will be!

xoxo,
Martha

cargo + crochet

Jacket: J.Crew. Top: GAP. Shorts: Nordstrom BP. Shoes: Sam Edelman. Sunglasses: Local boutique. Necklace: Nordstrom BP. Bracelet: Dillard's. Ring: Vintage. Nails: Essie 'Butler Please' and 'Mint Candy Apple'. 

New York Fashion Week: Spring 2013 Trends

Hi everyone!

Today's post will be about Spring 2013 Fashion, covering part of New York Fashion Week. Yes, I know it's hard to think that far ahead, as Fall hasn't technically begun yet, but there are several key trends that will be in this coming spring.

It seems that pastels, especially baby pink, will be back this spring, along with pretty golds, cremes, and whites.

Another trend I noticed is a tie-dye that looks similar to plaid.

There has also been many pops of turquoise, which I'm so excited for because it's one of my favorite colors!


Black and white combinations have also been common, which I think is a cool, modern, fresh take for spring.

Denim seems to be making its comeback... but not in the way you might think! Most of the denim I've seen so far has been on the upper half of the body. That means denim jackets, shirts, tunics, and vests, especially in lighter washes, will be seen in many collections and stores this spring.

Dimension seems to be a huge inspiration for designers this spring. Ruffles, roses, and beading have taken center stage, particularly on evening gowns and more formal dresses. Wave patterns and designs have been especially prominent, which I really like. 

An interesting trend that I have observed is dimension inspired by Japanese kimonos. I must say that I find it intriguing and different and I absolutely love it!

Two more trends I discovered that I found myself obsessed with are intricate side hair braiding, and three-dimensional nails with extravagant designs. Check them out below:

What do you think of all of these trends? Love them or hate them? Let me know in the comments below!


All photos from here. To follow New York Fashion Week, click here. All photos are from Day 3.

Thanks for reading!



xoxo,

Martha <3