Today is the first day I’m wearing shoes, not boots, since… let’s say… November. This has been the most miserably cold and snowy winter I can remember. A friend recently posted a pic of flip-flops on her Facebook page with the caption: “Remember these?” I honestly had to stop for a second and conjure up the idea of flip-flops. Although we are into the second week of April and the sun was shining this morning, I must admit that I did feel a little chilly without my boots, but I’ve had enough of winter and felt like it was about time to embrace Spring. I am inching my way into spring fashion, I suppose, and it did wonders for my mood! I’m not quite ready for the flip-flops and tank tops yet, nor am I in the market for a whole new wardrobe, but there are a few things I can do to keep this upbeat spring thing going for me while I wait for it to actually feel like spring.
Color! I’m going to start wearing more color, maybe even some floral patterns, which is a trend for this spring and summer season. Even if I still need a sweater, a sweater in a happy color should put me in a spring frame of mind. And nail polish- nail color is a great pick-me-up. Pink, light blue, lavender: all great spring choices. I read that yellow is going to be hot this spring, so go for it, all you brave souls! A new lipstick can accomplish the same thing- give you a fresh new look and make you feel happy. The new color for spring is orange; if you’re feeling bold, definitely try it. If orange is too much for you, try a tamer coral. A great hot pink or pearly baby pink on your lips also shouts: “Spring is here!”
Accessories can also refresh your look and give you a lift. Wrap a flowery scarf around your neck and you carry spring around with you all day. Sunglasses have got to be the ultimate spring accessory. Try on different styles until you find the one that suits your face shape best and has a color that complements your skin tone. Make sure the lenses have UVA and UVB protection so you can be safe and look fabulous all at once. And until it’s flip-flop weather for real, colorful ballet flats are a fashionable option and certainly a far cry from snow boots. So hang in there- it looks like spring might actually get here, and with a few easy fashion tricks, you can start feeling it.
