Today’s post comes from guest blogger Jamielyn from
Seams That Way.
As the full two months of “Spring” have come and gone, the city is picking up steam with all things that consume our social calendars of events that force us to enjoy the outdoors. The days seem to grow longer, the hot, sticky embrace of this humid city awaiting with arms wide open. Yes, ladies and gents festival season is in full swing! Personally, it is my ultimate favorite time of year.
What are my favorite things about festivals? The abundance of local food vendors showcasing, brass bands gloriously blaring and the migration of big head
lining acts. It’s the kickstart that sets the tone for a fun summer. Of course I also love watching the sizzling hot fashions on parade as everyone tries to manage through the tightly packed crowds; libations and food in hand. It is a perfect formula for our love affair with the transitional season.
With that being said, as we try our best to beat the heat there’s no denying that at this time of year our inner haute hippie takes over. This look is quite practical , yet we are still well concealed beneath our garments for all the crawfish bread we’ve managed to devour.
For this Spring 2011 Season, the ‘70s have dominated and it’s“THE” trend that everyone can get away with. The best part? There’s two aesthetics to this look we can play with: boho and glam. What more could a lady want? Typically for Spring we expect lots of pastels and the standard floral prints along with nautical stripes, but for 2011 this season is going in a wilder direction. Go bold or go home! The brighter the better.
You’ll expect to see visually intriguing pieces influenced by the hipster chic lifestyle with lots of texture. Crochet, macrame, eyelets, fringes, oh my! It’s also all about the bottoms. Aside from the chunky, bumble stripes, midi skirts to the floor- grazing pleats, the hemlines are getting fancy.
While distressed denim cut offs might be your go to choice, opt for scalloped hems or a tribal print cotton skort-like bottom. You can even try colored denim shorts paired with a cropped tee for a comfy funday attire. Unsure about the midriff revealing top? Try a shark tooth trapeze top. You can’t really go wrong either way.
As some of us may be more into a feminine state of mind, maxi dresses and skirts are here to stay. They’ve definitely come a long way from when we first started taking notice three spring seasons ago and now we can’t get enough. From one-shouldered looks to the deep plunging v-neck lines, again, it’s all about the prints. Let your tribal instict come out with
Native American inspired prints. Throw some
turquoise jewelry or feather accessories into the mix and you get effortless chic at it’s finest.
Whether you choose to get on board with the love child craze or go with the flow of the breezy silhouettes, comfort is key.
“While our inclination with the warm, sunny weather is to go with the open toe sandals, try a closed toe, chunky, rugged bootie. ” says Nicole Hershey, a sales associate of local high-end shoe boutique, Shoefty.
“People are always spilling stuff and you don’t ever know what you might step in”, she quickly adds.
“Also, no matter what, you should get inserts. They soak up the sweat and add support”, on a wise footwear tip. Point well taken. Now slather on the sunscreen. Throw on your wide brimmed sun hat and drinks lots agua and let’s get to lots of fun in the sun! Happy Festing!!
(Images courtesy of LF.com & FreePeople.com)
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