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Spring…is that you??

So these warm temperatures out here on the east coast has made me feel like the groundhog was totally playing us!  Six more weeks of winter…psych (kind of).  The minute you bust out your sandals for the day the temp drops 30 degrees and then that I imagine that groundhog pointing and laughing with his evil groundhog laugh about how cold I am. Darn you adorable groundhog!

Well, besides my random rant about rodents I wanted to share how to style some of your spring pieces that you have already busted out of storage that you want to wear now, but the temps may not allow for them yet.  The best way to make pieces transitional is all about layering! I have been totally down with the trend of wearing tank tops over basic white tees, kind of bringing that whole Deliah’s vibe back.  Please tell me you remember Deliah’s, I lived for that magazine every time it came into the mail each month!

So for this trend I took a knit crop top from Current Boutique that I snagged for under $20 and paired it with a sheer bell sleeved red top from Nordstrom Rack underneath.  Making sure you are balancing out this look with contrasting materials gives trying this trend an effortless feel!

How do you wear your spring pieces for winter temps?!

Photo Cred: In11Views Photography

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Recreate this look with looks from Eloquii (top photo) or Zara (bottom photo)!

1044029_041_1Image 1 of FAUX LEATHER STRAPPY TOP from Zara

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That one time I bought a crop top…

So I attempted the crop top… and alas my selection was not a win.  Oh but wait, then a thought came to mind!  A wear it two ways theme for my unexpected failed mission in the world of the crop top!  For those of you that may not know what a crop top is, here is a perfect definition courtesy of Urban Dictionary, ” A short singlet that doesn’t quite cover your stomach, popular in the 90’s.”  Indeed the 90’s are over, but slowly making a comeback which makes me clap for joy is the potential for platform sandals, pattern clashing, but let’s leave scrunchies in the past.

Even if you do not have a crop top fail that you need to revamp this look can be done for any top that has shrunk or seen better days.  The colorful neon croptop below is from Target for under $20 and the sheer black tank is from New York & Co. for under $25.  When mixed together this gives a perfect extension to the crop top without having to get rid of a top that is in perfect mint condition!

 

New York & Co. under $25
New York & Co. under $25

 

Target under $20
Target under $20

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