Fresh Faced Florals

As Meryl Streep's character says in The Devil Wears Prada, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking..." And we get it, it's a bit overplayed and cliched, but there's a reason for that! Large floral prints remind us of Kelly Kapowski -- effortlessly beautiful, carefree and casual. If you don't want to look too Laura Ashley, then dress down your look by mixing prints, throwing on a military jacket, or adding a pair of lace up boots. Otherwise tousle your hair, put on a charm bracelet, and in no time Zack Morris and A.C. Slater will be vying for your attention.

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XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Spring Fever

Dolls, rejoice! It's officially spring, so let's celebrate the season with some lovely floral looks available this year.  While floral prints usually exude all that is soft and feminine, it's easy to make these pieces more hip and edgy, or glamorous and stylish.  It's all about the attitude and accessories.  Here are some ideas:

A soft floral printed dress, like this belted dress from Forever 21, can be worn with a light colored cardigan, flats, and soft curls for a very sweet ensemble. But add some stockings, military boots, and eye liner, and all of a sudden you're Little Miss Grunge-Shine, à la Angela Chase.

Who said florals are for kids? Throw on this gorgeous sparkle necklace from  J. Crew, and you'll dazzle even Edward Cullen.  It would look great with a crisp white blouse and pencil skirt for some major style at work, or with your trusty LBD to make a major statement out on the town.

 We consider this dress to be our Dream Dress, as both of us separately fell in love with it on Mod Cloth and are still dreaming of excuses to purchase it.  The soft floral print, lovely pastel colors, and perfect vintage style fit is exactly what we dream of in a springtime dress.  The only downside is the price, but if you have an event in mind to wear this too, then there should be no stopping you.

The wonderful thing about Target is that they tend to have the cutest shoes and accessories, even if for only a limited time. These floral flats by Xhiliration are one of the cutest shoes we've seen at Target for a while, so make haste and grab yourself a pair before they're out of stock.  Saira's already invested in a pair, and for $19.99, so should you.

This floral skirt from Top Shop is so Kelly Kapowski, and we love it. While we don't suggest wearing this with a giant scrunchie, rolled down socks, and keds, we do think this would look great with nude colored peeptoes and a racer back tank, with maybe a long necklace to complete the ensemble.

Crossover bags are very in right now, and we can see why.  They're a nice change of pace from our oversized bags that can be used as a miniature weapon, resulting in an accessory that has both form and function.  If you plan on traveling this spring, or just don't want to feel weighed down, then go for this tapestry crossbody bag by Ecote.  It's just the right size to fit your cell phone, camera, lip gloss, and a pack of tissues (if you have nerdy allergies), and has a rustic tapestry print that is perfect for the spring.

A floral, flowing mini is pretty much our go to outfit for warm weather.  Just wear a plain tee or tank, and you're ready to go.  Delia's has a few nice choices, just remember to go for a size up because we're no longer 16!  Forever 21 is also a great place to look, as they have a number of different prints and colors available, the majority of them for less than $20 a pop!

Just because you're stuck indoors all day doesn't mean you don't appreciate seasons!  For your work wardrobe, incorporate florals with a simple patterned cardigan.  This would look lovely with a pencil or full 50's style skirt and is seasonal but subdued, perfect for a stodgy office. 





Spring is in bloom!



XOXO,



Jen & Saira

Dress Shop: Flirty Florals

Dress shopping can be a fun, all-day event with your girlfriends. But more often than not, it's something you do after work or online in between drafting emails, going to meetings, and reading gossip blogs. So, to help make life easier, we thought we would share some of our favorite dresses for all occasions with you, our lovely readers, starting with some of our spring favorites:

We are obsessed with this vibrant, fun dress from Anthropologie. It has a vintage look to it, and is perfect for a lunch with the girls or dinner out with your man. Plus the full skirt is perfect for twirling.

Or, check out a slightly more traditional floral print with this great spaghetti strap dress from Arden B.  This dress is so extremely feminine with it's dainty print & romantic colors. And the details like the tiered & ruffled top, faux rhinestone buttons, and pleats make this dress even cuter!

Sophisticated and pretty without being boring, this dress from J.Crew is what every girl needs this spring. Add some flavor to your work style by topping it off with a blazer, or show off your tan with bangles and sandals.







Not looking to make such a big color splash at work? Nordstrom offers a more subdued alternative that is professional and fashionable. The floral print is a nice addition to the traditional sheath dress, and the patent leather belt emphasizes the hourglass silhouette.

If you want to keep up with the trends but floral prints aren't really your thing, play it safe with this chic dress from Ann Taylor. The colors are muted and the floral pattern is very subtle. This dress can be extremely versatile and would be a great piece to spruce up your spring wardrobe.

While we usually try to share pieces that are affordable, this floor length gown by Theia, (available at Bloomingdale's,) is something we would definitely splurge on if we could! Sexy and romantic, you're sure to be the center of attention at any event... just ditch the tulle headband.



Thanks for reading!



XOXO,

Jen & Saira