Spring 19' Trend: Yellow

It’s Taylor and I’m back talking about my favorite spring trends! Whitley and I are drooling over this Spring’s hottest color: Yellow. If you read my All Dolled Up blog post, you already know I hinted at my obsession, and yes, I did order that amazing A.L.C dress. The best part about a clear color trend is that you don’t have to wait to buy it, or, in the back of your head you never wanted to throw away that “ugly” yellow sweater you swore you would never wear again! Ahead, check out the cutest pieces to start incorporating into your wardrobe NOW!

This super cute Striped Linen Skirt for a dinner at the beach, Paulina Rouched Bikini Top and Mid- Waisted Bottom, Throw on a pair of sandals or wedges with this Marietta Maxi for comfort + class, Super Lunar Sunnies, I bought a throw on yellow cardigan last summer like This RtA one, and I wear with everything! Bring style to the office with this Sleeveless Midi Coat, Little expensive but boy do I NEED this Floral Embroidered Tank, These Neon Joggers, So happy platforms aren’t going out of style anytime soon, put these Paloma Barcelo Sandles in my cart!

I am too excited to switch over my winter closet to spring and summer, fingers crossed it gets warm FAST! I hope these pieces help you start incorporating yellow into your closets!!

Have a great week!

xx Taylor

Spring '19 Trend: All Dolled Up

Hello Everyone!! My name is Taylor Riley. I am a senior at Charlotte Country Day School and Whitley has given me the honor to guest write on her fabulous blog! I am excited to explore my style and share it with all of you. Right now Whitley and I are obsessing over this spring’s top trends, and specifically the All Dolled Up edit. If you know anything about Whitley, you know she loves pattern mixing, florals, bold colors and all over statement dressing. These extravagant dresses from your favorite designers may not be in your price range, so we’ve discovered some look-a-likes in this spring’s most on trend patterns and colors. 

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Dolce & Gabbana is hitting the spot on the Runaway with all these frills and colors. What’s more Whitley than funky florals and chunky layers? 

Although you can’t find anything better than D&G’s luxurious gowns…click the links below for effortless class.

1. Cold Shouldered Ruffle Mini 2. Floral Ruched Maxi 3. Solace Dress 4. Florentina Ruched Mini

Is it just me or does anyone else get mad Jenny Humphrey Gossip Girl Vibes from this retro Gucci dress? Yellow can look good on about anyone, especially with a golden tan, making it my favorite spring color.

1. This Asymmetric look-a-like masterpiece 2. For Chic, Silk, & Simple click here 3. I am LOVING this A.L.C cutout gown from Intermix. Seriously considering this piece for Prom! 

Marc Jacobs is making me feel like a fairy princess in this voluminous-sparkly fantasy. Rose gold isn’t going anywhere, and neither are sparkles!

1. This Bell Sleeved Sequined mini is to DIE for 2. The sleeves. Enough said. Ruched Silk Satin Maxi 3. This Two Toned Sequined Mini is sparkly and ready to party!

I hope these gorgeous spring trends got you craving! Check out 100 more on Harper Bazaar’s hottest trend list. Hope you all have a fabulous week & thanks for reading!

Whitley & Taylor 

Could I Be The Breakthrough?

People.  Do you know how old I am?  38 years old.  AND a mama to two crazy boys.  Do you think I am too old to be playing dress up and sharing my outfits here with the rest of the world?  Probably, but one thing is for sure, I know I will never stop it with the playing dress up.  I feel 25.  I am going to be on the pages of one of Ari Seth Cohen's Advanced Style books when I am old and grey.  Just you wait. In the meantime, just like my Grandmother and Great Grandmother did, I get so much joy from putting outfits together.  It's an art that fills my soul!

So, one reason I keep sharing my outfits here is because readers like you make me feel really good. You say things like "Love ya from head to toe, but even more on this inside", "You are our very own Carrie Bradshaw of a new era!", "Thank you for making our hearts sing", "Thank you for sharing your love with us" and last but not least, "There is only one you!"  Your readership and your kind words make me feel like Sallie Field when she accepted her Oscar for one of my all time favorite movies, Places In The Heart. "You like me!  Right now, you like me!"  And, so I guess part of the reason I keep sharing my passion for playing dress up with you is that I think it brings you joy.  And, that brings me joy.

A long time reader sent me an email about H&M calling for the next Breakthrough Fashion Blogger of the Year.  Can you imagine?  It seems a little comical for a 38 year old mama of two boys to hold such a title, but what the heck!  If you keep coming here and giving me Sallie Field moments, I'm gonna keep playing dress up.  So, here it goes... the below outfit is one of my very first posts.  Charged with the challenge to create an outfit of all yellow using only pieces in my closet, this is what I put together, styling a great little pair of yellow linen shorts from H&M, and to this day one of my favorite scarves, also from H&M.  So, what do you think?