Trend: Casual Nautical

Okay, so I know I did a post a few weeks ago about nautical things...but I found so much more that I like and feel compelled to make another nautical post! Don't forget to check out where to get the look for less at the bottom.

Do you rock the color block?

Up until very recently, I thought I hated color blocks because I thought they looked sort of cheesy. Don't ask why...I have nooo idea way. However, I've definitely had a change of heart this spring as I've been noticing tons of color blocked pieces I would actually love to wear. This first Ella Moss dress (only $104!?!) is my absolute favorite out of all the color blocks dresses I came across online. It's just so sweet...there's no other way to describe it really.

Ella Moss Newport Stripe Dress $104 <3 <3 <3 Why on earth would Saks.com match this dress with those shoes? Ack.

Ella Moss Margot Tiered Dress $295 Usually color blocked things are in bold colors....I love this because of it's earthy colors.

Christoher Deane Celine Mojave Dress $348 Not so sure how I feel about the dramatically puffed sleeves, but the funky bottom of this dress is what caught my attention.

AKA New York Colorblock Dress $279 Definitely cute, but not for everyone.

Mint jodi arnold Print Bow Front Dress $341

Twinkle 12GG Cover Up Cardigan $256 It's like a much cuter version of a Cosby sweater!!

BwithG Lesley Two-Tone Mini Dress $194 Simple and appropriate for so many occations/places. If anyone buys this, SIZE UP!!! It runs very small! I tried it on in a local boutique last week.

Bubbly Girls

The balloon hem mini dresses we've been seeing everywhere are one of my favorite trends for spring! They're fun, flirty, and have sex appeal in an innocenct sort of way. I'm not a personal fan of the bubble tunics because I just don't see them as overly flattering. However, I've noticed that the mini dresses tend to have a little more shape to them...maybe because of the extra fabric to help weigh it down. I've seen a lot of girls wearing these minis with high pumps, but I've been keeping it comfortable with flats and wedges. High pumps just don't look right with most of these bubble minis. Check out my first few favorites that were on BlueFly.com from Romeo and Juliet Couture for less than $100 each. Lovin' the electric blue!!

Don't forget to check out where to get the look for less at the bottom of the post. <3

Seafoam Love.

Has anyone else noticed shades of this color popping up everywhere lately?

All the Rage!

With the nautical look coming in with a lot of white and navy blue it only makes sense that accessories should stand out, and what a better color than red?  It goes perfect with navy and white and just adds that extra pop to the outfit.  I picked out some of my favorites this season :)

                                                  

                                    

Dolce Vita Athens T-Strap Thong in Tomato $77 Loeffler Randall Coco Cinch Flat $360

Kenneth Jay Lane Red Strawberry Necklace  $113 Motif 56 Zara Leather Belt $121

Horsebit Red Italian Suede and Leather Satchel Bag $397,     Monsac Handbags - Patent Kid Framed Clutch (Lipstick) - Handbags $91.95, Smith Optics - Arcade (Red/Brown Gradient Lens) - Accessories $99

Bold Bumble Bee

At the risk of looking like a derranged bumble bee, I love to mix spring's oh-so-popular yellow with black to create bold outfits. It looks adorable to mix black and yellow solid pieces together or go with a print, but I would steer away from black and yellow stripes for obvious reasons!

Print Jersey Dress $52.50 (HOT DEAL!!)

AKA New York Smock Dress $360

Jessamine Blouse $128

PLUS
Susana Monaco 23" A Line Tube Dress PLUS Motif 56 Zara Black Leather Belt $121

 

Malini Murjani Billeyette Clutch $242

Accessory Trend: White & Gold

I'm all for the metallic trend, but I think that accessories of solid gold or silver can be a little too flashy. I'd opt for a combination of white and gold instead because it still reflects the metallic trend, but it's little less over-the-top. My expensive taste definitely got the best of me with this post (sorry!), but I'm still obsessed with everything here....

HANDBAGS

Versace Quilted Couture East/West Bag...This is definitely my favorite handbag. It's got an odd shape to it, but I just love it!!

Goldenbleu Parker Patent Leather Tote

Goldenbleu Luella Patent Leather Tote

Versace Icon Monogram East/West Satchel  

Marc Jacobs Collection Quilted Elise

Marc Jacobs Collection Quilted Leather Wristlet  

 

Elliott Lucca Handbags - Sly Satchel (White) - Handbags

BCBGirls - Monaco - Satchel (White) - Handbags

Versace Runway Croc-Stamped Clutch

SHOES

Juicy Couture Zoe Tumbled Calf Loafer

Giuseppe Zanotti Tiger's-Eye Mule

Maria Bonita Extra Chain Sandal

BRUNOMAGLI - Jamila (Latte Nappa/Patent) - Women's

BCBGirls - Liam (Winter White Patent) - Women's

Franco Sarto - Bambino (Latte Opaco Calf) - Women's

NaNa - Randy (White) - Women's

Spring Trend Watch: Electric Blue

Wild Bangles!

Bangles are back in a big way....but what do you all think of these animal-inspired bangles? These funky pieces seem to be a new little trend for spring. Although it is a bit out of my budget right now, I'm a big fan of the first gecko bangle. Kenneth Jay Lane came up with a few afordable alternatives to this trend as well...

Roberto Cavalli Gecko Bangle eLUXURY $625 <3 <3 <3

Roberto Cavalli Snake Bangle eLUXURY $590

Kenneth Jay Lane Tiger Bracelet $88

Kenneth Jay Lane White Elephant Bracelet $125

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Crystal Snake Cuff $175

Kenneth Jay Lane GOld Giraffe Bracelet $78

<3 Jen

Jump Around

A trend I have not seen since I was a little girl is sweeping back into my wardrobe.  Jumpers are back and cuter than ever!  They are perfect for a day at the beach or a simple night out,

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Scallop Romper $396

Daryl K Charlie Jumpsuit $385

Charlotte Solnicki Rustic Cotton Romper $99

<3 Shanna