Spring Picks for the Budget Girl - The Mix

The beauty of the Spring Picks list is that you can mix and match these items to create outfits for all occasions. The March cover of Elle showed Katy Perry wearing some of the items on the list. If this outfit is too much of a mix of colors for you, try just one brightly colored piece.

Bold Colors, Obi Belt

Take a few classic pieces but give them a modern twist by adding a funky bangle and neutral booties.

White skirt, Breton Striped Top, Bangle, Cat Eye Sunglasses,
Lady Like Bag, Neutral Booties 

Keep your outfit from looking dated or like a costume by mixing eras. Your bohemian 70's inspired peasant top becomes edgy by adding some big metal bangles and wedge booties.

70's Inspired Top, Wide Leg Jeans, Biker Jacket, Bangles, Neutral Booties

Neutrals like a shirt dress, pants or skirt can take you anywhere. Your shirt dress can be summer office appropriate but dressed down for a backyard BBQ by adding flat sandals and tying the scarf at your waist.

Neutral shirt dress, Bright Scarf, Rose Gold Watch, Lady Like Bag, Bangles, Neutral Booties

A sheer sweater can take a short sleeve or sleeveless dress (or top) from day to evening. By adding an obi belt or sash, it can look intentional instead of like you are just cold.

Bright dress, Sheer Sweater, Rose Gold Earrings and Bracelet, Neutral Booties

By adding a biker jacket to this flowy maxi, it went from "sweet and girly" to a "tough and rocker".  The contrast lends a sense of modern cool to a sophisticated skirt.

Biker Jacket, Maxi Skirt, Neutral Tee, Scarf, Lady Like Bag

With just ten basic pieces and some inexpensive accessories, you can have a spring and summer of mix and match outfits. One of the things 30 for 30 reinforced for me was to be more adventurous. Try new combinations and test your style limits.

Summer Breeze

Well not exactly Summer yet but a girl can dream. On Saturday, I took the opportunity of the sunshine and warmer weather to wear the maxi skirt that my Mom helped me make when she was visiting. Here it is, FINALLY!  We made another skirt and I'm sure I'll wear that one soon. I love this skirt for the flowy properties and the fact that it's silk but only cost $18 and some time.

I styled this outfit using some of the pieces from the Spring Picks list. The maxi, biker jacket, lady like bag and scarf (not bright but coordinating), made for an eclectic mix.


Biker Jacket (faux leather) - Target, Shirt - Old Navy, Skirt - DIY Self Made, Boots - Target,
Bag - Urban Outfitters, Scarf - gift, Belt - Torrid, Rings - Various (see below), Sunglasses - Chanel

Our friend Melissa came to visit this weekend!  It's always so good to see her. When she arrived on Friday, I was blown away by the cool trench she was wearing. It looked just like Chanel. So classic. Unfortunately, it's no longer available. We had a great weekend, catching up, talking, and we even did a little shopping.



Minus the Minx nails, I tried to recreate my Friday inspiration. I think I did a pretty good job using the rings that I have. It did make me want to search out another knuckle ring. I know asos has some others that I love. I'll put them on my list.

(clockwise from top right) Mosaic Ring - JewelMint, Engagement Ring - my Honey, Belt - Torrid,
Knuckle Ring - asos, Filigree Ring - ?