Maxi & Asymmetrical Dresses

This season we love maxi dresses and skirts! A new twist on the long maxi length is dresses with asymmetrical hemlines—short in the front and long in the back! There are so many options and they’re so easy to wear… a must try for spring.

This colorblock maxi tank dress from C&C California is the perfect dress to start with! It’s casual and the colors are great for a warm spring day. Belt it like the model to give it a little more shape around your waist. Keep it simple with brown sandals. Feel free to accessorize with heavy bangles and bracelets for fun!

Ready to try the new asymmetrical trend? Try this dress from piperlime. The shorter front gives you an excuse to wear those fun, new heels you’ve been waiting to show off! Wedges or pumps would both work great. Accessorize with some long necklaces to complete the outfit.

Another high-low hemline option is this patterned dress found on piperlime, too. The top ruffle, bow at the waist, and pattern all make it a little dressier for a night out. Keep your hair up in a high profile bun and wear a thick, jeweled necklace for extra accessory.

If you don’t want to try the trend in a dress, go for a skirt! The asymmetrical hemline looks great with a fitted tank top or loose fitted t. The solid red color even gives you the option of a patterned or plain top.

Where we found these trends:

C&C California: $98 (Colorblock Maxi Dress)

Piperlime: $79 (Tinley Road Color Block Bloussant Dress)

Piperlime: $308 (Joan Silk Maxi Dress)

Free People: $148 (Pretty Hearts Skirt)

TREND TO TRY: SHORTS

Well, with the past few weeks of warm weather we've had I think it's safe to say spring has officially sprung! Time to pack up those winter pants and pull out your shorts. There are so many shapes and colors to experiment with. Try out any of these styles that we love!

Patterned: We love this floral cuffed pair from Alice + Olivia. Pair it with a solid t and keep the emphasis on the pattern. the print makes it easy to wear casually during the day, or dress up by throwing on a cardigan and cute wedges.

High Waisted: Try this solid black pair of high waisted shorts from H&M for something different. Tuck in a fitted shirt or a blouse and use the bow to bring the look together. Keep your colors on top neutral and wear it with a bright pair of flats or sandals for a pop of color!

Colored: Spring is the time to bring out your brightest colors! This kelly green pair from J Crew is the perfect example. Their new four-inch is a great mid-length between their classic three and five inch shorts. Pair it with a springtime white blazer and you're ready to go!

Denim: Keep it classic with a pair of denim shorts! This cuffed pair from Joe's Jeans is a great pick. Since they can be worn with practically anything, keep them in your closet as a staple piece.

Lace: This pair of lace shorts from Free People is adorable! The lace is playful enough that it can be worn during the day with a casual top or dressed up to go out. We love the coral color for springtime!

Tap: Try out a pair of flowy tap shorts this spring! Belt the top of the shorts at your waist to accentuate the shape of them. Make sure to keep your top fitted since the shorts are loose. Dress it up with some long necklaces and a pair of gladiator sandals to complete the outfit!

Pleated: Another unique shape we like for this season is in pleated shorts. We love the yellow color of this Dolce Vita pair and the skinny belt that comes with them!

Where we found these styles: 

Alice + Olivia: $185 (Floral Cady Cuffed)

H&M: $14.95 (High Waisted Shorts)

J Crew: $45 (Colored Shorts)

Joe's Jeans: $138 (Jean Shorts)

Free People: $78 (Scalloped Lace Shorts)

Free People: $78 (Tap Shorts)

Dolce Vita: $98 (Brynne Shorts)

Spring Style Series Part 1 - National Jean Company

We had a great event last night at National Jean Company!  Part 1 of our Spring Style Series taught fashionable ladies of Columbus how to dress for their body type, and we highlighted several spring trends through a fashion show and the great merchandise that National Jean Company had in stock!  (If you're loving all the color that Spring has to offer, we highly suggest heading to NJC - they have a GREAT assortment of bright dresses, tops, and colored denim!). 

Here are some pics of the lovely ladies who partied and shopped with us last night!

Details of Part 2 of our Spring Style Series coming soon!!

ALL THE WAYS TO LOVE DENIM

Denim isn't just a pair of jeans. This season, try switching things up a bit and playing up denim in dresses, blazers, tops and accessories! There are so many ways to wear it and spring is the perfect time to give it a try.

Jump into warmer temperatures witha  cute pair of cutoffs! They're comfy to throw on for everyday wear, but we also love dressing them up with a blazer and wedges or booties. Pair with a blazer, a v-neck tee and ballet flats for the perfect combination of classy and casual.

Denim jackets are a classic piece that will never go out of style... it's all about the attitude you give it. Wear it with a dress and gladiator sandals for a fun, playful look. For cooler days, keep it edgier with black jeans and boots... or try it with one of the season's array of bright-colored denim. 

We're seeing denim tops in both fashion and classic silhouettes. We're loving this button down paired with the patterned bottoms! Check out our previous post on patterned bottoms to find some great options to try out with this look.

We're obsessed with blazers... a must-have piece for every woman's closet. Love this one in chambray! Chambray is the lightweight cousin of denim. This piece from J Crew can be worn with anything in your closet--white shorts, denim bottoms, colored chinos... the list goes on! We love the nautical touch with the anchor buttons.

Add a hint of denim in your accessories, and try it in a clutch or shoes! Mix these pieces with alternative fabrics like leather or suede to give dressier, serious pieces a more casual feel.

Where we found these trends:

Piperlime: $167 (Citizens of Humanity cutoffs)

Piperlime: $288 (Current/Elliott denim jacket)

J Crew: $118 (Denim western shirt)

J Crew: $158 (Schoolboy blazer)

Endless.com: $99 (Jalda denim leather clutch)

Zappos: $365 (Stuart Weitzman denim heels)