Keds

WHAT: Keds sneakers
WHEN: spring/summer
WHERE: casual daytime outings (picnic, shopping, barbeque etc)
WHY: They're classic and comfortable! They're cuter than most sneakers but still amazing for days when you want to give your feet a break.
HOW: These look great paired with tanks and shorts combinations to keep the look casual, or cute jersey dresses for an interesting blend of girly and tomboy.

See how I style my Keds:

Inspirational Photos:


I love how the laces match the dress--so cute!


These Keds really stand out with the dark palette of this outfit.


This is a nice, retro way to pull off Keds.

For more on Keds, check out...
plainjanemakeup's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtPKts_o47E
lovepeacesparkle's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJbPD2Jo-bs

Tribal Prints

WHAT: tribal, ethnic, worldly patterns
WHEN: spring and summer
WHERE: Tribal prints are found on trendy crop tops, flowy maxi skirts and cute day dresses.
WHY: Tribal prints are colorful and fun, not to mention they're a huge trend for spring/summer 2011.
HOW: Since they're really bright and bold, pair them with neutral pieces, or with items that complement the colors in the print.

See how I styled my tribal print clothing:

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Inspirational Photos:


The deep V of this dress is balanced with opaque tights and conservative heels.


This outfit nicely blends a few of this year's trends: I love the chambray button down with a tribal print top under, and the edgy boots are reminiscent of the "biker" trend.


These tribal pants are amazing! This girl paired them up with black and white basics keeping the focus on the bold print.

Want more? Check out...
lagunabeachlove10's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NcTXRd-Ay8
ohhsamanthaaa's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE-Zjh0v3ZY
ElegantNatural1983's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuztvxkunpA

I'd love any feedback! :)

Crop Tops

WHAT: cropped shirts
WHEN: spring and summer
WHERE: These look great worn over a bathing suit at the beach, or for more daring fashionistas, out to a club or bar.
WHY: They're sexy, comfy, and a cool new trend to experiment with this year!
HOW: Crop tops can be worn with minis for a sexy look, or paired with high-waisted shorts or skirts for a more conservative look. Try experimenting with a crop top over a tight minidress; the look is surprisingly chic!

See how I styled my crop top:

To see more of my fashion videos, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/EssentialStyleTV

Inspirational photos:


I love how playful the stripes are on this crop top. The high-waisted shorts add a nice vintage touch too--they also help make this look more conservative.


Who would've thought a crop top could look so classy? I love how she paired this.


Here's a nice bohemian way to work the crop top. Paired with a tribal-print maxi skirt and denim jacket, this looks gorgeous!

For more on crop tops:
meghanrosette's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yl7GmW7x_U
ribbonsandflowers's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NVpz7zOPxw
stylerut's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6lycuw9G4&feature=channel_video_title