March Madness

For me, March Madness has everything to do with new spring trends, and nothing to do with sports. Ever. 

I'm in love with all the new spring trends - mostly because of the feminine embellishments mixed with boho vintage silhouettes.  If you'll notice, most dresses are a-line, flowy, or fall away from the body.  The fabrics are light and breezy with geometric or floral designs. The solids are far from boring with eyelet appliques or scalloped edges.  And Ruffles. Lots of ruffles. (If you know me personally you know there are 3 things that will make me pull the trigger on something - a tassel, a ruffle, or a cropped anything). I'd suggest hurrying and snatching up the items you love most, I've already noticed some things selling out! 

March Madness by mattisonave featuring a shift dress

Kendall Kylie halter dress
nordstrom.com

Banana Republic petite dress
bananarepublic.gap.com

J Crew shift dress
$115 - jcrew.com

Banana Republic petite dress
bananarepublic.gap.com

Pink Stitch sexy dress
$92 - shopbop.com

Dress
asos.com

Dress
asos.com

Zara white dress
zara.com

Flirty Florals and Sexy Stripes

Happy Friday!

In recent memory, I have not  been a big fan of floral prints (well, not since 1995) but they are back with a vengeance and I must say, I've jumped back on the bandwagon! Florals are a great way to add a feminine touch to your outfit, and if you're feeling bold, mix it with some stripes!  The trick to mixing these two patterns is to watch the sizing of the patterns. Try to be sure that you match the scale of stripe to the scale of the floral print.  Putting a large/wide stripe skirt with a smaller print floral pattern can look too busy, or mismatched. The best part about mixing these items is that there are no hard and fast rules - its all about what you think looks good. Here are some great pieces you may want to consider adding to your closet this spring!


ASTR Drape Back Floral Top - $46 at Nordstrom

My favorite part of this top is the drape on the back.  This top would look great with a navy striped skirt - or you can subdue it like the model with some crisp white pants!

Floral Wrap Top $49.90  at Zara

This printed top has a tropical feel, and in some styles I think it could look matronly.  But I think in this wrap top, it looks modern, young, and chic. 

Flower Print Trousers $79.90 - at Zara

These cropped pants have a light and comfy feel, and pair well with a gauzy top and sandals. This model is wearing them with flats, but I would pair it with a wedge sandal and a slimmer fitting top.  

Boat Neck Printed Dress 99.90 at Zara

Too bad Easter is past, because this would be the perfect dress to wear for Easter Sunday! I'm obsessed with this dress. The boat neck is super chic, and the pattern is to die for.

Striped Dress with Wide Straps $79.90 at Zara

I love that this dress has varying stripe directions and a belted waist.

Striped Dress $79.90 at Zara

Anyone who knows me, knows how I feel about a tent dress. This is my go to style on weekends and trips - it fits any occasion and body type. (and those days you feel kinda fat...)

Layered Print Dress $79.90 at Zara

This abstract floral patterned dress is broken up with loose flowing layers.

 Striped Dress - Boat Neck $79.90 at Zara

Boat neck. Shift. Stripes. Need I say more? I can wear this to work, to church, to lunch with the girls...it's the perfect go-to!

Ark & Co Stripe Maxi Dress with Cut out back $89.00 at Piperlime

My favorite part of this dress, are the cut outs! I am absolutely obsessed this trend - and I love that it adds a little sex appeal with out revealing too much! 

7 For All Mankind Floral Skinny Jeans - $198 at Piperlime

Not gonna lie, this might be my #1 floral pick of the season. Courtney Kerr debuted these gorgeous pants on her blog last week, and I'm still dying over them. Hurry up though, they are selling out fast :) 

Until Later...

xoxo
M

Crop Top Queen

Spring is here (sort of) for the most part, and I for one am already dying over sun dresses, tank tops, and of course, crop tops. For anyone that knows me, they know that when I find a trend I love, I embrace it. Perhaps to a fault at times. So, for those of you that are like me, and obsessed with the resurgence of the crop top, enjoy this blog post :) I did try and find some tops that have greater coverage for those of your who love the crop top, but don't necessarily want to bare it all.
Zara Strappy Studio Top

I love that this top gives you a little more coverage, but has the tied back to show a little visual interest.

Zara Studio Top - I just love the tie part of this top - it makes a plain crop top look absolutely stunning from behind!

Zara Cross Over Top

Asos Wide Stripe Shell Crop Top - I love to pair this top with a pair of green and navy polka dot shorts (see my other postings) This shirt has tons of versatility!