TIME FOR GETTING READY FOR A SPRING WARDROBE

With spring just a few more days away, I’m pretty sure a lot of you ladies out there are already searching up the new trends for the coming season to make sure that your closet is filled with pieces that are guaranteed to give you only the most fabulous looks. Before you get into that, though, you need to make sure your wardrobe is ready to transition from winter to spring first. If you’re already planning on transitioning early, check out these tips on how to start getting ready for a spring wardrobe.

START STASHING AWAY THE HEAVY PIECES – the earlier days of spring are going to be cold but not as cold as winter which means you’ll be needing thick, heavy and chunky pieces in your wardrobe. Get rid of most of the heavy pieces in your closet and keep only those that you’ve recently worn, preferably the really versatile ones that will let you last a few couple more cold winter weeks.

SLOWLY GET RID OF YOUR WINTER ACCESSORIES – once spring comes, you won’t be needing those gloves anymore and that chunky knit scarf isn’t going to be as useful either. And those snow boots? Soon, they’ll be nothing but ‘too warm’ for your spring-giddy legs. Slowly get rid of the winter accessories that have taken over your closet to make way for the new spring accessories you’re about to load it up with.

KEEP CORE ESSENTIALS – don’t be too quick to discard of everything in your winter wardrobe, though. There are pieces that can be worn all year round and these are called the core essentials or the ‘basics’. These will stay in your closet for as long as they’re wearable so make sure you’re well-stocked up on these. Core essentials include jeans, plain shirts and special occasion dresses among other things.

TAKE IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURGE – how often do you really go through your stuff to see which ones are still good, which ones are still usable and which ones aren’t? Not as often as you should, I bet. If you think you have too many clothes in your closet (and you probably do), take this transition from winter to spring as an opportunity to do a closet purge. Really take the time to take everything out and toss them into keep, toss and donate bins.

LAYER USING SPRING ESSENTIALS – now is the perfect time to start re-introducing your spring staples to your closet and using them with many of your looks. How do you pull off wearing spring wear in winter, you ask? It’s easy! Just use them to create layers in your outfit.

START WEARING MORE COLORS – the usual winter wardrobe is filled with dark, dull and muted colors and one great way to get your wardrobe ready for spring is to start adding more colorful pieces and start wearing more fun prints.

Keep styling

Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

(credit: Loren R.)

Falltrend: 60’s mood

The mod look is one of fall’s biggest fashion trends to make a comeback. We’ve seen lots of it on the runways as well as on magazines and quite a number of our favorite fashion bloggers are starting to master this look from back in the 60s. Sporting the mod look can be a little tricky. You’ll want your outfit to end up looking classy and timeless instead of tacky so choosing which items to mix and match is important. If you want to take on this resurfacing trend, check out these mod fashion wardrobe must haves.

Shift dress – a shift dress is a definite must have in any mod wardrobe. Its versatility makes it a piece worthy of some closet space. If you want something that you can wear along with other looks apart from mod, go for a shift dress in a plain, solid (preferably neutral) color. If you intend to use your shift dress solely for your mod looks, on the other hand, feel free to go crazy on the colors and print patterns on it.

Bright colors – another must have in any mod wardrobe is color. Lots of it, in fact. Anything fun, bright and vibrant is welcome in the mod girl’s wardrobe. Be bold and don’t hold back on choosing the loudest colors you can get your hands on. If you know how to do the color block, that’s even better. One of the things you should aim for with a mod wardrobe is an upbeat look and that’s where all the colors really come in handy.

Geometric patterns – the 60s mod look was a combination of a lot of things and one of the things that stand out among these is the print pattern that consists of geometrical shapes and lines. Florals, polka dots, stripes and all that jazz were, somehow, just in the background during the mod period and geometric patterns were front and center when it came to print styles. 

Boxy silhouettes – as with any look, balance is what makes the mod trend fab and stylish and, since you already have all your bright, bold and loud colors to make up the most of your look’s color palette, one way to achieve balance in the mod look now is to wear simple, boxy silhouettes. This will keep the whole outfit looking sane and wearable.

Vintage accessories – of course, they weren’t considered vintage at the time but if you’re doing the mod look today, the accessories that completed the look back in the day are essential. Round sunglasses, capes, knee-high boots, tights, and funky chunky jewelry – these are just some of the accessories you’ll need for a mod look.

Keep styling

Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

( credit: L.R.)