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Tie sleeves for spring

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged express / gucci / outfits / spring 2018 by

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wearing: bold white tassel earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black tie sleeve top / Gucci Marmont handbag / Chanel spring nail polish / striped boyfriend trouser jeans / Gucci mules

Did you love the cold shoulder trend last year? It’s baaaa-aaaack! The cold shoulder trend was all over the runways for spring 2018, and it has returned to store shelves, and the streets, for the warm weather season in 2018. Love that!

The cold shoulder top trend was so much fun last year. It added just the right amount of sass to otherwise ordinary sleeves; spicing up outfits with ease. For spring 2018, we are seeing cold shoulders, plus the return of statement sleeves, and tie sleeves.

I love tie sleeves for spring 2018. It is such a fun way to wear the cold shoulder trend this season. The ties add a re-fresh to the cold shoulder trend which gives last year’s look an update. The tie sleeves are also a flirty way to make a casual outfit more fun then an everyday jeans and tee ensemble.

In addition to tie sleeves, and cold shoulders, designers are giving us statement sleeves with volume, sleeves with multiple cut-outs, and sleeves with cuffs. To be blunt, ordinary sleeves are out this spring. Look for something special about the sleeves on your spring clothing

What is your take on the statement sleeve trend this season? Is this something you will wear again? What about tie sleeves? Do you like the look?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Corset tops for spring

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pictured: bold white dangle earrings (under $20!) / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black and white striped corset top (spring 2018!) / blue faux fur teddy coat (last seen here) / black cropped trouser jeans /  white Gucci bag / Chanel spring nail polish / black boots (old, similar pair here)

Corset tops have been creeping into style over the past couple of seasons, and I finally decided to jump on the trend. Corset tops offer something regular blouses and tops don’t; a cinch waist.

The cinch waist on corset tops is key for creating a silhouette. I love how you can adjust the strings on the corset, and create a waist; making the top fit perfectly.

I love this black and white corset top for spring 2018. It is a great piece for transitioning from winter into spring. Since the color is dark, it can pass as a winter top when paired with jeans and a jacket. For spring, it will look cute paired with jeans, denim cut-offs, or a pencil skirt; and high heel sandals or slides. I also love how it offers a body conscious silhouette without being tight and inappropriate. Love it!

If you are looking for an easy way to rock a spring trend before the weather warms up, I highly recommend snagging a corset top, and pairing it with your favorite jeans. It is a great way to elevate an otherwise casual look for the winter season; plus you will be ready for spring! Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day while out with my kids, and my two youngest took these photos. They’re getting pretty good at photography!

What are your thoughts on the corset top trend for spring? Will you be rocking it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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A touch of resort during winter

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wearing: bold gold and purple earrings / Bobbie Brown “Lilac” lipstick / resort 2018 sundress c/o Tart Collections (save 20% off your purchase with code BAFASHIONISTA20 now through Feb. 23, 2018)  / denim jacket / round bamboo bag / Chanel spring nail polish / wedge espadrilles

This is the time of year when it is just plain cold! In addition to being cold, the trees are bare, and the sky is dreary. What we all dream about is a sunny vacation, in eighty degree weather, at a fabulous resort. Unfortunately, not all of us can break away from our kids activities, or work, at this time of year and go sleep on a beach. <sigh>

Thankfully, we can bring the look of the resort to our wardrobe! Love! If you haven’t noticed, Tart Collections has released their fabulous resort 2018 collection, and it can instantly transport you to the resort of your dreams! The collection is filled with beautiful prints, and designs, which are perfect for an exotic beach getaway.  Of course, we have a trick for taking those resort designs to city streets when we can’t actually be on a beach!

This beautiful dress for the resort 2018 season by Tart Collections instantly caught my eye. It has a flirty tie back, and empire waist; making it ideal as a swimsuit cover-up, or beach-side dress, for an exotic getaway. Since I can’t get myself to a beach getaway at the moment, I brought the look to my local city street.

You can wear resort-wear in the winter! I paired my resort 2018 dress from Tart Collections with my classic go-to denim jacket, and city-street-worthy wedge espadrilles. The espadrille portion of the shoe matches the vibe of the dress, while the wedge adds instant street cred. To complete the look, I paired the dress with this vacation-ready bamboo circle bag. It adds the perfect vacation vibe to the overall look!

Since it was forty-seven degrees out when I wore this dress over the week-end, I had to keep my jacket on. I cannot wait for our spring weather to start in the middle of February; this jacket will come off, and this dress will be perfect alone! Now. . .about that beach resort getaway I am currently dreaming of. . . <sigh> At least I have a dress which gives off a beach resort vibe!

You can grab your own piece of a beach resort online at TartCollections.com. You can also save 20% off your resort-ready look with coupon code BAFASHIONISTA20 now through 2/23/2018. Their fabulous resort collection will transition seamlessly into spring 2018. Love that!

Did I mention Tart Collections is based right here in the San Francisco Bay Area? Love!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Tart Collections. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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