How to dress for Spring when it's still obnoxiously cold!

Photo used with permission from Collage Vintage

Here's the deal: I live in Minnesota, also known as The Coldest State of the United States. And I mean it when I say it was literally blizzarding this time last week, but I've been desperately trying to incorporate spring-y items into my "winter" wardrobe. Some of you may want to skip right over this article because it may well be warm where you are, but to my ladies that are still freezing your asses off, but want to spring up your wardrobe, this is for you!

Necklace, Boots, Jeans

This option is perfect for a day in class or running errands about town! It may be too soon to rock a crop top on its own, but that doesn't mean they can't be layered! Pair it with high-waisted pants and a loose-fitting sweater, and you'll be good to go!

Floral dress, Oxford heels, Cutout boots

These options are perfect for a night out with your girls, or even if you just feel like dressing up a little on a normal day!

Boots, Skirt, Sweater

This outfit isn't dissimilar to what I wore today! Super simple, and comfortable, but still put together! 

Anyways, hope my ideas helped you! Getting on polyvore definitely helped me :)

xoxox

If it's not Baroque, I don't want it!

Watching the latest A/W 2013 shows, my art history heart has been all a flutter. Almost every collection I’ve seen has been capitalizing on a trend that was brought to our attention in A/W ’12, but is full-out saturated now: Baroque-ism.

Both Carravagio

Almost every collection has been rich in color, detailing, and fabric choices.

Marchesa went all out with this trend -see above. They even went as far as directly sampling fabricpatterns from the late 16^th century!

Gucci and Prada both approached it on a more subdued, grey toned scale, but the fabric choices, detailing and silhouettes all scream BAROQUE!

This is definitely the most excited I’ve been about a trend since the revival of the 1920s flapper girl a few years ago.

And now Georgina Chapman is working on a line with JCPenney’s? Eek! 

Amanda

xox

21st Century Girl

Ever since I read The Great Gatsby, my obsession for the 1920s has grown tremendously. In just a few months (Now set to be May 10^th, but that’s the 4^th date in 3 different months I’ve heard, so we’ll see) Baz Luhrmann’s much anticipated version will be released! Inspired by his interpretation, I’ve collected a virtual closet Ms. Daisy Buchanan herself would fawn over.

Elie Saab lilac gown for one of Gatsby’s infamous parties.

Zuhair Murad for a dinner out with friends.

And Elie for lunch in the city.

Georges Hobeika for a picnic in Gatsby's gardens.

On the rare occasion she’d go out to the city to run errands on her own, she’d only be seen in gowns like this blush-toned Georges Hobeika number.

A “simple” nightgown.

And last, but not least, a detailed corset the color of her eyes for a very special night in with her man.

(and I couldn’t resist this mourning gown for Jay’s funeral)

If you’re looking to emulate Daisy, remember these things

•  Blush tones and pastel   
• Heavy embroidery
• Shear OR structured fabrics
• And modest necklines, for the most part, that is ;)

Xoxo

Amanda