Everything is coming up roses (and daisies and orchids and even daffodils) in 2012. When the floral trend first appeared last year, I was like really? Floral patterns, UGH! It reminded me of Little House on the Prairie and I wasn't digging it....until recently. As the trend has grown, more designers and lines are creating pieces that I actually like...A LOT! From tops to dresses to accessories, floral prints are everywhere....even on shoes!
The fab news is that you won't have to worry about looking for that perfect floral top or dress because the stores are making it easy on all of us...the prints will be everywhere!
Like I always say, keep it simple. Pick one key item and work around it, add simple accessories like cute a pair of shoes, fun nail polish and minimal jewelry. You don't want to look like The Secret Garden.
I put together two outfits below to give you an idea of what I am talking about. As always, they are affordable fashion suggestions and true fashion on a budget. Remember, the bargains always show up at my doorstep.
The first is fancier & dressier. I call it "Jackie O." meets "Pretty Woman" meets "The Girl Next Door". I love the boldness of the dress and the femininity of the accessories. BTW, I found the dress on www.modcloth.com. This website is a dream! Everything on here is so cute, unique, "boutique-y" looking and best of all AFFORDABLE
The first is fancier & dressier. I call it "Jackie O." meets "Pretty Woman" meets "The Girl Next Door". I love the boldness of the dress and the femininity of the accessories. BTW, I found the dress on www.modcloth.com. This website is a dream! Everything on here is so cute, unique, "boutique-y" looking and best of all AFFORDABLE
Now, are you ready for a "Because Shanna Said So" tip? Target has almost the exact same shoes that I have featured below for $30.00. I saw them today and fell in LOVE. I plan to go make my purchase this week! I tried to find them online, but they aren't listed yet.
This next creation shows how you can take two simple floral elements, a scarf & ring, and be current with the trend. This is a relaxed, let's go shopping & have a margarita on the patio kind of look. I bought this scarf at Forever 21 and it can be dressed up or down. Also, you can see that I mixed stripes with the floral....it's okay and will be applauded when you overlap patterns.
So, go out there and start planting your botanical garden because Spring is around the corner and Because Shanna Said So!
Here is an added bonus...extra floral inspirations that caught my hazel eyes. Cheers!
Shanna Schneider
Shanna Schneider
