spring trends 2015 with neiman marcus

I had the pleasure of attending two great Neiman Marcus Fort Worth Spring Trend Events this year!  The first was a fabulous runway show, hosted by the even more fabulous blogger Katey McFarlan, which I unfortunately arrived late to.  But I did get to meet Katey and let her know what an inspiration she is to me!  She is a total sweetheart and was looking amazing as always!  I loved her print and color mixing!!  Be sure to check out her blog and follow her on instagram!

Get Katey's complete outfit details and shop the look HERE!

  The second trend event was a TCU Alumni Event that I attend each spring and fall.  As always, Neiman Marcus Fort Worth put on great events with yummy bites and sips and lots of amazing fashion.

So today I'm sharing pics from the runway show and from around the store to highlight spring's biggest trends!  We're seeing tons of white... all white outfits as well as black and white... transparent/sheer clothing layered, pops of color and floral, and lots of bohemian chic print mixing with fringe accents!

hello yellow!

Hooray sunshine!!  We're having another sunny day in Fort Worth and it's making me super happy!!  I'm finally feeling like spring is, well, springing!  So let's talk about a bright, super spring-like color, that actually I haven't been that fond of in the past, but am loving right now... HELLO YELLOW!

Yellow is SO HOT right now.  We're seeing it everywhere and not just pastel, but bright, attention-grabbing, saturated yellow.  I happen to be wearing a gorgeous yellow dress in about a week when I'm a bridesmaid for a dear friend!  Go girl, you're so on trend!!  I can't wait to see how she has incorporated this color into her wedding!

I've rounded up a few yellow favorites below!  Shop them by clicking the small thumbnails at the bottom!
Happy almost-Friday!!

Yellow may seem like a tricky color to wear, and yeah, it can be.  I personally have a little bit of a hard time because my skin tone is definitely more on the pale side.  My advice is go towards the opposite saturation as your skin tone.  So if you have paler skin, go with a bolder, more saturated yellow, like canary yellow, or mustard.  If you have a darker skin tone, feel free to play more with the pastels.  That's not to say you can't wear pastels with lighter skin and vice versa, you just have to play around and try on different things and see what works for YOU. 

If you're still nervous about wearing head-to-toe yellow, opt for a pop in your handbag or shoes, or even just a belt.  When you wear yellow, you're sure to brighten your day as well as those around you!  You'll also be seen!!  Did you know that yellow gets the most attention from people?  Think about it... warning signs, school buses, taxis... there's a reason they're all bright yellow!  So if you're wanting to stand out, yellow is for you!  What's your favorite item?  

SHOP THESE ITEMS:

Outfit Art

My style is pretty simple usually.  I like a lot of black and white and I really love pops of bright color!  Many times the bright color is infused throughout my outfit, but today I went black & white all over with my accessories being the only color.

 I've had this shirt for years and I honestly don't remember where I purchased it.  My guess would be Kohls or Target... just playin' the odds ;-) It's one of those super soft t-shirts that you could live in.  And I just love the graphic on the front.... a sassy lady with her handbag.  Looks like she's going shopping to me! And these pants! UH-bsessed! The houndstooth pattern gives the pants a solid look from afar and they are so comfortable and easy to dress up or down.  They are from Stein Mart.  I LOVE Stein Mart because it's like shopping boutiques but with sales and coupons and a much bigger selection.  Every time I'm wearing something extremely unique and people ask where it's from, the answer is usually Stein Mart. 

 The leather bag is Coach and it has become a staple in my wardrobe over the last year.  This bag was a  post-Christmas purchase with gift cards last year.  I went into the Coach store with the intention of buying a neutral leather bag... like black.  Everyone needs a black bag.  Well true to form, as soon as I saw the color, I was done.  This bag's color is "persimmon".  Chris makes fun of me because he called it "salmon" the other day and I corrected him.  (I mean, c'mon, NOT even close to salmon lol... MEN!) But I fell in love with this color and I debated in the store, by myself, for probably an hour.  The poor sales girls didn't know how to help me HA but I finally opted for the bright bag over black.  And surprisingly, it has served as a neutral in my wardrobe.  It just seems to go with everything! Well, except my neons! I love the mix of the orangey-red with the purple suede shoes.  The heels are Guess.

 

 Chris and I had a great time at our first DMA Late Night event!  It's rare for us to venture to Dallas, but we're always up for museums and free events.  It was definitely right up our alley!  Live music, drinks, food, and free art!  I think art gallery events are my favorite because they bring together all of my loves!  And I really enjoy discussing art with Chris.  We learn from each other and get to know a side of each other that doesn't come out every day.  We will definitely be going back!

P.S. THIS HAIR! How much longer can I hold out from cutting it?! I'm sweating over here! ;-)

Purple stripes & Pink roses

I feel like the plain white tank, or "wife beater" if you will, has been a huge staple in my outfits lately.  I guess when it starts getting hot in Texas, you feel the need to strip down to as little clothing as socially acceptable.  So here's the most recent outfit featuring the beloved tank!  And no, it's not some fancy $50 tank... it's Hanes and it's a men's undershirt ;-)

I was feeling colorful and eclectic in this outfit.  I like the contrast of the more dressy skirt with the casual tops.  My wedges are also denim, just a darker denim than the chambray shirt.

{full outfit details below}

{photobombed by Mr. Wilbur}

 

Chambray Shirt: Croft & Barrow from Kohls // "Wife beater" tank: Hanes from Target // 

Striped Skirt: Express (old) {similar} {similar} // Bag: Old Navy (old) {similar}

Wedges: Dana Buchman {old but available via ebay} {similar} {similar}

May flowers for fashion & home

Today, I'm all about the florals!  I have to admit, it's taken me a little while to jump at the floral trend this spring... reason?  Well, get ready for a flashback...

When I was in elementary school, I went through a black phase... as in black clothing, head to toe.  No, I was never goth or anything like that lol (can you picture that?? me either) BUT I went through a time period when I couldn't stand floral prints and I felt like everyone was trying to force them.  I significantly remember receiving a gift from family friends that was a long sleeve cotton shirt with a small floral print ALL OVER IT.  I hated it!

Even though that was just a phase, I think of it A LOT.  I remember not being happy with lots of outfits... things that I thought were too girly and just not "me".  I was kind of a tomboy... always playing outside, playing competitive soccer and keeping up with the guys.

BUT as we all know, time passes and our tastes change... things come back in style and it's a whole new ballgame when you're in your 30s.  Now I embrace the girly, the pretty, the floral, the all-over prints!  If I love flowers so much, why can't I love floral prints??

Chris and I went to the botanical gardens the other day, for the first time this year.  We strolled around for hours, admiring the spring blossoms and sunshine.  At first, we were just walking and talking.  And then of course, I had to bust out my camera... because there were just too many beautiful colors to pass up!

The flowers were gorgeous and so bold... so I started thinking about ways to incorporate floral into fashion AND home decor!  Check out these really fun spring florals!  What's your favorite item?  Shop these looks below!

May Flowers by texassass