Midi Skirts: The 50s Silhouette

It seems that midi skirts are coming back this spring!

I've been seeing an increase of them on my Pinterest feed. Personally, I love this trend. I have always adored the fit and flare trend from the '50s. As someone who isn't in love with mini-skirts (worrying about them riding up) or maxi skirts (I look like I'm three feet tall!), I love that midis are now something you can wear without looking like an old lady. They're a sophisticated, fun skirt and dress length that I'm know I'll be wearing as the weather warms up. 

ASOS Midi Skirt In Scuba with Zips

Great outfit from Elle Apparel Blog

Green Full Midi Skirt

Spring Time Happiness

Long time, no see! Sorry about the leave of absence. I came out of hibernation for the best (fashion) season of the year: SPRING!

Personally, I'm a sucker for spring clothes; the florals, the pastels, all of it. I feel like I can finally shed away the dark colors and heavy layers to keep warm in winter to final come out and see the sun.

Here in upstate New York, however, an April spring day can range anywhere from 80 degrees to the 40 degree weather we had today. With all that variation, it can be difficult to not go back into winter habits (heavy sweaters, thick scarfs). 

The best way to remedy this is to use bright colors and patterns, especially when it's colder. If you're in for a chilly spring day, go with a light washed jean and a light knit pullover. Better yet, ditch the sweater and pair a bright colored a spring cute top.

Cozy Cardigan from F21

Sheer Chiffon Paneled Tee from Charlotte Russe

Make Way for Duckling

Make Way for Duckling by elle-kelly featuring monsoon shoes

Work Fashion for Spring

 

I purchased this mint top and tangerine blazer from Marshall's a few weeks ago in order to prepare for interviews. I am currently working on getting an internship this summer in the public relations or marketing field.

Public relations in a non-profit sector seems to be vastly different than in the business ones, at least fashion wise. Because three of my interviews were for non-profit organizations, one of which was a film festival for sustainable themed entertainment, I went with the more vibrant and colorful look rather than the traditional conservative business attire. My assumptions seemed pretty on point since most of the people I meant in the organizations were chilling in jeans and a button up. 

Inspired: Zara

Inspired: Zara by elle-kelly featuring flat shoes

CYCLE collared shirt
£150 - farfetch.com

Elizabeth and James jacket
$395 - net-a-porter.com

J.Crew short shorts
$45 - jcrew.com

Fred Perry flat shoes
£50 - houseoffraser.co.uk

What I remember most about visiting France last summer were the clothes. Staying with a host family in Rennes helped me learn where exactly long people get their hands on such a great wardrobe, and Zara was a main spot. Although there are Zara stores in the states, I don't live close enough to a store to enjoy it.

This set is inspired by the picture on the left, which is from one of the look books found on their website.