casual style

The shirt for spring 2014

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One of the hottest trends for spring 2014 is the crisp, classic shirt. This menswear inspired piece has always been a mainstay in almost every women’s closet. But, for spring 2014, this timeless top has taken on a new life and become one of the hottest “must-haves” of the season.

The shirt for spring 2014 offers crisp styling, a starched collar and a slightly body-conscious silhouette. No boxy shirt allowed! The slightly body-conscious silhouette of spring 2014 allows the shirt to look feminine without being overly sexy. This means the shirt can easily be worn to the office during the day or unbuttoned a little bit for an evening occasion. Day into evening, love!

Shirts for spring 2014 are being shown with almost every bottom you can imagine. The shirt can be worn with trousers, midi-skirts, pencil skirts, denim and even shorts. Any shoe will do! The sleeves can be rolled up for casual looks, or to cool off on hot days; which adds versatility to this timeless style.

There are so many styles of shirts for spring 2014, it would be impossible for me to list them all! If you are looking to add a classic shirt to your wardrobe this spring season, look for solid colors in pastels or brights, chambray for casual days, or neutrals such as black or beige for versatility. You can also find prints on the market to spice up a solid bottom or jeans!

I found a few fabulous shirts around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Comfy and casual spring day

 in General Fashion  tagged bcbg / casual fashion / casual style / chanel / gap / joie / outfits / sneakers / spring 2014 by

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Photos: Earrings: Stella & Dot (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Brigitte” / Shirt: BCBG / Leather Wrap Bracelet: Tory Burch / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar here) / Bangles: JCrew & Ippolita (similar) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Belt & Buckle C Wonder / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Joie

The weather is starting to warm up and spring activities are in full swing for my kids. This means I need comfortable and casual clothing for the weekend which is easy to wear at a Little League game, soccer game or by the pool. I get bored always wearing regular jeans so these bright skinnies from the Gap are the perfect way to break the boredom of plain ol’ denim. They are also comfortable and on-trend color-wise. Love that!

I am also a huge fan of the current slip-on sneaker trend. I love how sneakers this season are being made in leather and other unexpected fabrications. It makes a comfortable shoe more interesting and less “frumpy” than just wearing plain ol’ sneakers! This pair from Joie is soft and comfortable; the perfect combination!

How are you staying comfortable and on-trend as spring kicks into gear?

Street Style Trends for Spring 2014: slip-on sneakers

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged casual style / sneakers / spring 2014 / street style trends by

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Photo: Slip-on Sneakers: Joie

The casual flat has a new rival for the spring 2014 season; the slip on sneaker. This skate-style sneaker began emerging on fashionable feet last fall and for the spring 2014 season has been the ultimate go-to casual shoe for style-savvy women everywhere. Fashion editors and insiders alike were spotted at New York Fashion Week attending shows in, gasp!, slip-on sneakers! This was not due to the snow; slip-on sneakers do not grip the ice and are not ideal for snowy conditions. These casual shoes were worn for show and comfort.

Slip-on sneakers are so hot for the spring 2014; they are flying off of store shelves! Designers such as Prada, Christian Louboutin, Lanvin, Saint Laurent, Philip Lim, Alexander McQueen and more have designed their own version of the traditional skater shoe for the spring 2014 season; and they feature pricing which rivals fine leather flats! It is clear on the street, and on store shelves, that the slip-on sneaker is the ultimate casual shoe of the season just out-pacing the flat d’Orsay shoe; another hot spring 2014 footwear style.

Spring 2014’s slip-on sneakers are fabulous shoes for Fashionistas who need a comfortable walking shoe on casual days. Since designers have created their own versions of the skate shoe for spring 2014, even the most discerning shoe lover will find a style on the market which suits her discriminating taste.

Slip-on sneakers are adding a little bit of street edge to the spring 2014 wardrobe. Traditionally, this shoe is associated with teenage boys on skateboards who hang outside coffee shops and turn outdoor stairways into skate parks. This season, expect the fashionable feet of 20-somethings, 30-somethings, 40-somethings and older to be spotted in the same shoe style as any die-hard skater near the local high school campus. Of course, the teenagers will be wearing Vans while Fashionistas will turn towards Prada, Christian Louboutin and the like.

Of course, in every fashionable crowd, there is a women looking for 100% authenticity. Do not be surprised to see a 40 year old woman wearing a Marc Jacobs top with 7FAM jeans and a pair of Vans. After all, Vans are the real deal and it does not get more authentically street than that. 😉

I found a few fabulous pairs of comfortable and beautiful slip-on sneakers for the spring 2014 season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉