Now that the sun is finally shining bright, it is time for us style lovers to ditch the winter wear and give a warm welcome to trending summertime looks. It can be a little cumbersome thinking about all the summer styles to choose from, so why not get some help from the runway? Although it is important to develop your own sense of style, seeking inspiration from the leaders in the fashion industry is the equivalent of learning from people who are experts and professionals in their field of study. In other words, utilize the resources that so easily are placed in our hands waiting for our creative touch!
When browsing through the various runway looks, I was ultimately searching for an outfit that looked effortlessly feminine, yet bold. After flipping through a few runway looks, I finally found two collections that created a dynamic look that is both fierce and feminine. First, the Betsey Johnson spring 2015 ready-to-wear-collection was the tangible representation of “the bigger the better,” meaning that the overall trend was very loud and flashy. In order to balance out the dramatic nature of the Betsey Johnson collection, I found another collection that adopted a softer summer look with pastel colors and delicate fabrics.The Juicy Couture spring 2015 ready-to-wear collection was quite the opposite with adopting simple floral patterns and pastel colors. Taking inspiration from two diverse collections results in an outfit that not only is funky and fun, but also flowy and boho.
The Juicy Couture collection successfully created a theme centered around a bohemian style, complete with intricate patterns and loosely flowing tops and dresses with accent pieces. I wanted to take the floral look from this particular collection and turn it into an outfit that can be worn from a lunch out with friends to a dinner with family. I paired a loose-fitting cold shouldered dress with floral print and wedges to create the ideal summertime outfit. I added a slip trimmed with lace underneath the dress for a touch of feminine detail and for extra length.
The most notable aspect of the Betsey Johnson collection was the unique blending of chunky and loud statement jewelry, with sprinkles of floral, feminine touches. I incorporated the same element of sparkle that was repeatedly seen in this runway show by adding two statement necklaces to complete this look. Incorporating unique accessories is a must for summer because it personalizes an outfit and truly makes it your own creation.
This look represents the outcome of stepping outside the box and using trends from two completely different collections. Fashion is about taking risks and seeking inspiration from your favorite designs, but also from designers that are out of your element. Putting together an outfit that has creative roots from the runway is one way to set the trends this season!
Get My Look: 1. Loose, floral printed dress. 2. Simple lace slip. 3. Nude wedges.
