Fringes, Florals, & Pastels Oh My! Your Guide To Spring 2015 Fashion

Spring seems like a far way off but really, it's just around the corner! Before we know it the birds will be singing and flowers will be in bloom. Nature comes to life again this time of year and fashion is taking its cue. This Spring's fashion meets minimalism with retro, folkloric styles. We're talking fringes, 70's Bohemian style dresses and big floral prints. But before we get into all that jazz, I'd like to show you the Spring 2015 Pantone Colors.

As you can see, there are pastels, neutrals, & darker more simple colors. Pantone's goal was to come up with colors that speak softly, remind us of nature, & provide simple comfort with the everyday hustle while being truly fashionable. If you want to read more about each color and their perfect color pairs, please refer to the Pantone's Fashion Color Report Of Spring 2015 http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=spring&year=2015&pid=11

Now let's take a look at some of the trends we will see!

FRINGES
Allow for instantaneous gypsy look

Fringed Komono

Classic Blue Fringed Purse

Fringed Skirt, Marsala Purse, & a Sandstone Jacket

BOHO CHIC

Earthy. Lovely. Feminine

Flowy & Floral Boho Skirt

Glacier Gray Boho Chic Jewelry

Custard & Tangerine Boho Sheer Blouse

FLORALS & PASTELS

Delicate. Spring Inspired.

Classic Blue With Strawberry Pink Floral Trousers

Pastel Aqua Dress

Pastel Lavender Sneakers...Believe Or Not Sneakers Are In!

And Last But Not Least...

MILITARY INSPIRED

Allows for simple yet edgy look

Military Style Jacket

Military Inspired Cargo Pants With "Combat" Heels

Wow - Military Style Jacket With Boho Chic Dress - Simple & Stylish

To sum up this Spring's trends, the styles will be simple & fresh. Inspired by nature, these styles will take away the monotony of everyday life. They are easy to replicate and even easier to personalize them to your exact wants and needs. The thing about trends is that they technically aren't "new". Trends come and go, and before you know it they are back again! So get out there & live up the returning styles. Make them your own!

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Made by a Fabricista: A Work Wardrobe with a $50 Fabric Budget

Can you save money by sewing your own clothes? Well, that all depends on a lot of factors! I decided to challenge myself to make a new Spring work wardrobe with a $50 budget for fabric. I know, I know- that doesn't include your patterns, notions and miscellaneous things like interfacing and lining. For me, those are already sunk costs, because I already have them. By ordering during one of Fabric Mart's $2/$3/$4 sales, I was able to make 8 items- 2 pants, 1 skirt, 1 dress, and 3 tops. Here's my exact order: This took me about 6 weeks once I started. I usually sew after dinner for about an hour or two every day. It's my relaxation time. I dove right in the deep end with the jacket first. I absolutely love this fabric! It is so bright and cheery. I made the jacket with Vogue 2957, an out of print Anne Klein designer pattern. The fabric is a Milly Cady suiting which I found challenging to work with. It feels delightful, but it is tough as nails.

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