{Groundbreaking}

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. 

We see floral patterns again and again, year after year, but it's hard to let go of the print that epitomizes spring, no matter how overdone it is. So, if you are like us and are not ready to get rid of your favorite floral pieces quite yet, try to do some revamping. 

Florals are typically more feminine, but we decided to change things up a bit. By layering this graphic sweatshirt over a delicate floral romper, the look falls right on track with the sports luxe trend that we have been absolutely obsessed with lately.

Pairing the outfit with Nike Air Force 1s makes the look infinitely cooler.

The whole outfit is completed with an Ariana Grande-esque up-do and a pair of rad cat-eye sunnies.

Whether you want to edge up a floral print with a leather jacket and chunky sandals or add some boho vibes with knee-high gladiator sandals and a fringe vest, find a way to make florals your own this season. 

Written by Hally Darnell

Styled by Hanna Darnell

Let the cuffs of the romper pop out of the sleeves to add interest.

WORK IT girl

Knotting the sweatshirt in front gives it some shape.

FREE PEOPLE romper (similar here and here)

ZARA sweatshirt (similar here and here)

NIKE sneakers (similar here)

QUAY AUSTRALIA sunglasses (similar here)

{Gray Space}

After two days of pure sunshine and joy, Mother Earth did a total 180 and brought us right back to mundane skies and windswept hair. We thought it was only fitting that today's look emulated the color of the sky. 

A comfortable T-shirt dress has become a new staple in the wardrobes of street-style bloggers across the map. They are ultra-comfortable and can really be dressed up or down. We the stripe details on this one. 

Because it was a little chillier today we paired the T-shirt dress with a boyfriend cardigan and over-the-knee boots. The boots juxtaposed the comfortable fabrics in the rest of the look, but the low heel and elastic back makes them easy to wear for a casual look.

To accessorize, we kept things in the gray color family with this metallic crossbody bag. 

Written by Hally Darnell

Styled by Hanna Darnell

Love the structure of this bag

Tie a cardigan around your waist to give a T-shirt dress some shape. 

FOREVER 21 T-SHIRT DRESS: similar here

H&M CARDIGAN: similar here

LOUIS ET CIE OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS: similar here

MICHAEL KORS PURSE: here

{Old School}

Summer days are in our near future, but we are just too eager to break out our favorite warm weather dresses. 

Can we just take a minute—okay—this. dress. is. everything. It is crisp and white. Structured and textured. Edgy and timeless. We cannot get enough of this a-line shape, whether it is a skirt or a dress, it is reminiscent of classic 60's style and ultra-feminine. 

Denim is the perfect way to make any outfit casual. This cropped denim jacket is a wardrobe essential and is constantly being reinvented—we will link a few of our favorites under the photos. 

We kept the accessories simple and focused on bringing in pops of color on the lips and nails. 

Small leather backpacks are this year's favorite accessory. They are the perfect carry-all  and completely hands-free. Inspired by school girl style; designers and high-street stores alike, are hopping on the backpack trend—our picks will be linked below.

Written by Hally Darnell

Styled by Hanna Darnell

Small leather backpacks are the new crossbody bag.

Love the texture in this dress, and the cutout makes it oh-so edgy

Bright lips and nails are the perfect accessories.

VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON BACKPACK (some of our favorites here, here and here)

TOPSHOP DRESS (similar here and here)
AMERICAN EAGLE JACKET (some of our favorite denim jackets here, here and here)
STEVE MADDEN SHOES (similar here)

{Lookbook: Siesta Key}

As midwest natives, we have both figured out that the midwest is exactly where we do not want to spend the rest of our lives. When we vacation to new places it becomes clear to us that there is so much of the world we have not explored yet.

This week only one-half of this blog is in paradise while the other sits on the futon in her dorm writing this post. 

Today's look is heavily inspired by the decade of free love. 70s inspired trends have been the focal point for our favorite designers and street-style bloggers.  From fringed accessories to free flowing silhouettes, we —along with the rest of the fashion industry—  have been pining after the perfect pieces to add to our spring and summer wardrobes. 

This crochet beach cover-up is perfect for not only its intended purpose —to cover up a swimsuit— but it would also look perfect layered over a slip dress. 

No other accessory can quite compete with the floppy hat. It is as trendy as it is classic, and it is the optimal way to protect your face from UV rays. 

The rest of the look is accessorized with black wedges —another glorious invention from the 70s— and mixed stone jewelry.

Written by Hally Darnell

Styled by Hanna Darnell

Layered jewelry makes for the perfect photo-op, but be sure to leave them at home before you hit the beach. 

You spent good money on that bathing suit. Let it shine through with a crochet cover up.

A floppy hat will shield your skin better than sunscreen ever will.

ANKLETS ARE BACK OKAY?

(Click on Links)

CROCHET DRESS: similar

VICTORIA SECRET BIKINI: exact

WEDGES: similar

QUAY SUNGLASSES: exact

AMERICAN EAGLE HAT: similar

VARIOUS JEWELRY

{On a Whim}

There is something very whimsical about the transition from winter to spring, and as the Earth comes back to life, so do our wardrobes. Spring is a time to re-invent yourself, even if the 're-invention' does not get past your closet.

In today's post, we wanted to add a bit of magic to our blog. First off; the location. This is the epitome of pure Michigan. There is nothing quite as stunning as a forest slowly coming back to life, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our shoot.

For the outfit, we strayed away from an everyday attire. We kept the colors neutral and light. The differences in length between the duster cardigan and the fairy-like dress added a certain level of complexity to the look.  While this outfit may not be completely wearable, long cardigans are definitely a trendy necessity for the upcoming season (think of it as a warm-weather approach to the duster coat). For a pop of color, we added a thick bohemian head scarf that completed the look.

Written by Hally Darnell
Styled by Hanna Darnell

The shape of this dresses' bodice is unreal.

We love the addition of a snakeskin print to spice up the look.

  

 We are feeling some serious 'Twilight' vibes in these woods.

LINKS:

FREE PEOPLE duster cardigan (similar here)

NASTY GAL dress (similar here)

MICHAEL KORS wedges (similar here)

HARD TAIL head scarf (similar here)