Monday, March 21, 2011

Dress For Less: Spring Trends Part 1

Since yesterday was the official first day of Spring it's only fitting to talk about hot Spring trends! This edition of Dress for Less is going to be a bit different from usual.  I'm going to pick a few of the key trends for Spring 2011 and show you how you can get those looks for less in a series of posts!  For this post I chose Color Blocking and Jewel Tones. Next up is Seventies, followed by Girly.  If you guys like this you can suggest more spring trends for me to do this with! :)

Color Blocking and Jewel Tones:  Color blocking is pretty simple, all you need to do is take a bunch of separates of different colors and wear them together (or a dress can work too).  And it doesn't have to be with bright colors like these, but Jewel Tones are another trend so I figured I would kill two birds with one stone.

You can wear these pieces all together or mix them with other pieces in your wardrobe if it's too wild for you.

55 comments:

  1. SIMONE AND SJANNAMarch 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oee love al the colours!!

    Haha cooking at home is also fun. My mom is always happy when i cook :) haha

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  2. Jean-JeanMarch 21, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    these colors are so amazing! i love bold colors :D

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  3. LauraMarch 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Oh I LOVE it! I am so excited to try out some bold colors this spring. I would love to wear the blue skirt and pink top together!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Blue Skirt = Need. It. Now!

    x

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  5. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    i've been buying up color left and right. LOVE these picks!

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  6. Marie a la ModeMarch 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I am LOVING all the bright colors for Spring! My favorite color to wear is turqoise. I love that blue skirt!

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  7. Style With KMarch 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    nice ideas!! the items that you selected are factastic!


    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

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  8. AndreiaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Blue skirt and yellow purse are amazing!!

    makingfashionnotwar.blogspot.com

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  9. ruxandra d.March 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    The cardigan and the pink top are my fav.
    Kisses.

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  10. ryanMarch 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I really love the color block look, and I am soooooo glad spring is here!

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  11. mary louiseMarch 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    i love that cardigan!
    thank you for the birthday wish :)

    http://styleaccordingtome.blogspot.com

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  12. annaa.March 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

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  13. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love the colour blocking trend.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    im so loving the blue skirt! and color blocking is one of my fav all time trends! have a great week!

    <3 megan
    Come check out my Giveaway!

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  15. HelppounohtaaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I like much of those colours <3

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  16. RachelMarch 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love the jewel tones! It's great to start seeing such vibrant colors again!

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  17. GIAAMarch 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Great post! Love all the blod colors, gott try the color blocking trend right :)

    xoxo

    G.

    http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Love the clutch you picked!

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  19. LyddieGalMarch 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I do love these brights! that pink blouse is adorable!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  20. hannbokhiMarch 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love this powerfull colors! They will be perfect
    in summer.


    lefleurbleu.blogspot.com

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  21. MichaelaMarch 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Love the colours you put together! I love brights!
    http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/

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  22. modanista junkieMarch 21, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I'm loving all the vibrant colors. I really like the cardi and skirt.

    xoxo,
    melrod

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  23. Courtney ErinMarch 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I'm in love with the yellow clutch that you found! Perfect!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  24. BlunettesMarch 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    love the bold colours! the blue skirt is really pretty.

    love, Claudia

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  25. emilyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    i love that skirt! the color and cut are amazing.

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  26. YajairaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    love these bright vivid colors

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  27. MarellaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Loooove Gucci's collection!

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  28. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMarch 21, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    That yellow clutch is out of bounds amazing! xx

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  29. Subversive LulúMarch 21, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Amazed with bright colors combinations!.
    Love your blog!
    xx
    http://subversivelulu.blogspot.com/

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  30. Kimberly BernardoMarch 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    great colours! love it :D

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  31. lizzieMarch 21, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    can i just say how in love with your blog i am? so happy to have found it haha :)
    and love love love these bright colours, though i'm not sure if i'd regret spending the money on something so bold! :) xx

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  32. AmberMarch 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    i definitely need to try out this trend

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  33. this free birdMarch 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    i just love that yellow clutch and can't wait to incorporate more color for spring!

    xo,
    carrie

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  34. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    cute skirt and clutch. i'm so damn into the whole colourful thing right now

    X Zoe X
    http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com

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  35. Prutha RaithathaMarch 21, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    love that pink sheer blouse ..its fab!!

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  36. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    love at first sight with the clutch and the skirt!

    xXx

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  37. Kaleido MindMarch 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    camilla belle looked GORGEOUS in that second gucci look!!:D

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  38. JessMarch 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I'm glad you made this post because I'm "color blocking challenged" hahaha. Great looks!

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  39. magicMarch 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    the neon colours are amazing, aren't they? :)

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  40. Ashley [Free Honey]March 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love the jewel tone color blocking! It's so bold. This is a fun type of post - more like this please!! I love to see how people shop to recreate runway trends.

    xo, Ashley

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  41. Just Another ShopaholicMarch 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    The yellow clutch is absolutely wonderful!

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  42. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I can't wait to add some jewel tones into my spring wardrobe. Great picks :)

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  43. ZarnaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    i LOVE color blocking! one of my favorite trends!

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  44. DeppaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Im so obssessed with this trend! So Ill try to throw away all my black and camel clothe right now!! lol
    See you :)

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  45. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMarch 21, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    That skirt is totally in my happy color. Love it!

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  46. ilikestuffMarch 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I am so very on board with mixing unusual colors (fuchsia and rust, green and gray) this season. I just need to start finding and collecting separates like this!

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  47. The white cabbageMarch 22, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I'm not obsssessed with the colour block trend !
    I find it clownish!


    ciao ave

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  48. Lisa Lisa LisaMarch 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    This is a great dress for less. I love, love the yellow clutch!

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  49. jamesMarch 22, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    i love these colors <3

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  50. MargaretMarch 22, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Great Dress For Less, such lovely color blocking : )

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  51. verotronikMarch 22, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    i am dying for bright colours!!!!


    Veronica
    blameboogie.blogspot.com

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  52. Miss WoodyMarch 22, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    LOVE

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  53. bravegrrlMarch 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    i'm not much of a "trend" dresser, but i think i'd like to experiment with this one... maybe a bold clutch or some shoes that pop...

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  54. ariMarch 25, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    love your dress for less sections! especially this color blocking one!

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  55. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Nice pictures!
    Like your "Dress for Less" posts!

    -Lulu
    http://fashionflirts.com/

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