Try This: Mixing Prints

This spring is certainly no time for timid, shy ensembles. Dries Van Noten and D&G have made that very clear by throwing caution to the wind and mixing bold prints together. I'm always for being bold and fearless, and if you are too then you can't afford not to at least try print mixing once.
Try bold colors and floral prints for starters. Or you could go with a mixed print dress and a bold colored belt or blazer! I love how versatile this trend is, and how just about anything goes. I chose not to show you my picks because you'd have much more fun picking your own patterns and prints to mix and match. But please do check out these runway shots from Dries Van Noten and D&G for their spring 2008 collections.






Stay beautiful ladies!
xoxo

Try This: Tortoiseshell

This season, switch things up a little with some tortoiseshell accessories. They always give off a very warm, rich look to whatever outfit you pair them with. Plus, its just a very fun way to try something different! Check out these very cute, very tortoiseshell accessories I found.


1. Serena Gradient Sunglasses; vivre.com, $225.00
2. Tortoise and Silver Bracelet; mychicthings.com, $8.00
3. Tortoiseshell Link Bracelet Watch; nordstrom.com, $140.00
4. Tortoise Resin Bead Necklace; dillards.com, $27.50
5. Large Hoop Earrings; dillards.com, $32.00

Tip:
Try pairing tortoiseshell accessories with warm colors that don't overpower them.

Try This: Wood Accessories

Step into fall with warm wood tones. Add a few wooden pieces into your outfit to give it that bohemian chic look. Wear shoes with a wooden heel or platform, wear a wooden bangle or pair of earrings to create a fashionable autumn look. Check out these pieces I picked.

1. Resin Bangle Watch; dillards.com, $85.00

2. Long Chunky Necklace; bluefly.com, $42.00

3. Wooden Tubes Stretch Bracelet; target.com, $11.08

4. Decollette Zeppa Pumps; Christian Louboutin from net-a-porter.com, $690.00

5. Brown Circle Wood Beaded 'Greta' Handbag; bluefly.com, $153.00

6. Wood Teardrop Earrings; forever21.com, $3.80

Tips: Be sure to pick out pieces you normally would pass up sometimes. Step outside of your comfort zone a little when picking out wooden accessories. Don't be afraid to be different!