Flirty Spring Fashion for 2014, #ootd

Another beautiful outfit to feature today, that is lively, fresh and full of spring!

Spring Fashion 2014 by sweetstellas featuring a gold necklace

There are loads of reasons to love this outfit. As I have a thing for dresses once the weather turns warm, I was immediately drawn to this beautiful cream and black striped dress. It's one of the prettiest fit and flare dresses that I have seen around in quite a while!

And, as the Pantone Color of the Year is Radiant Orchid, what better ways to make it even trendier than to pair it with a short orchid cardigan, and a jeweled necklace?

The shoes are an offwhite with a crochet overlay, a texture that is going to be pretty huge this coming Spring and Summer so watch out for it. And the clutch! Oh my goodness, the clutch! A beautiful pop of coral for this outfit certainly makes the entire look stand out!

Boho Chic fashion for Spring 2014, #ootd

I have a profound love for gladiator sandals, and a new love for metallic accents. I was always the I never wear gold girl until recently when I realized that gold doesn't have to mean garish. It can mean soft, like rose gold, or old like antiqued.

Then I found other metallics like bronze and copper, and well...the rest is history!

Spring Fashion 2014 by sweetstellas featuring short shorts

There is so much to love about this outfit, even though it's a little more Summer than Spring.

The first item I selected were the bronze shorts from Fashion Union ($16...hello!). The texture is amazing and will distract the eye if you have any issues with showing your legs.

I paired it with a simple black top, something slightly flowy since the shorts are such a stand out piece, then moved right onto accessories.

Cobalt. Blue. Gladiator. Sandals. I absolutely adore these and they are the perfect pop of color to balance out the neutral top and shorts.

For accessories, layered tribal necklaces with turquoise stones and stacked gold and aqua bracelets complete the look. Pops of color all within one color family, then the neutrals. Balance upon balance.

Spring #fashion Trends #ootd

Expect to see lots of soft feminine florals and cuts this spring!

Spring Fashion 2014 by sweetstellas featuring MICHAEL Michael Kors

Green dress
$105 - bardot.com.au

GUESS by Marciano beige pumps
guessbymarciano.guess.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors handbag
nordstrom.com

River Island bracelet
$16 - riverisland.com

I love this combination! The dress is a nod to the cuts of the 50's, but has great detailing with the white nipped collar, and the pattern of the palm leaves. It is feminine and soft, yet unexpected which makes it pretty perfect.

Since the pattern of the fabric is so strong, pair a dress like this with simple nude pumps and a gold bracelet. I chose a bracelet from River Island that has an intricate almost branch like design to compliment the leaves on the dress. At $16, it's a steal!

For the bag, I'm going next to green on the color wheel and opted for a dark plum Michael Kors bag. It also features some gold detailing to compliment the cuff bracelet and nude pumps.

This outfit, in my opinion, would be lovely for a brunch out with your girlfriends, or even a baby shower! Still a little chilly where you are? Add a simple white cardigan, and you're good to go!

#ootd Year In Review

I have absolutely loved sharing my #ootd {outfit of the day, and dang did it take me forever to figure out why all of these people were posing photos of their outfits and using that hashtag...uhm..duh?!} this past year on Instagram, and thought that I would do a little recap of some of my favourite looks from 2013.

Sept 13, 2013 - black leggings, stone suede peep toe booties, long necklace from Amber Bryce, Mustard top by Kristine Cook Designs

Sept 22, 2013 - cardigan from H&M, tank from Joe Fresh, Old Navy Jeans, American Eagle peep toes

June 2013 - debuting my Ardene studded wedges

October 2013 - chocolate moto boots for fall

June 2013 - getting ready to paint in my Dad's work shirt

May 2013 - flowy skirt, Joe Fresh tank and hammered cuff by Ostlund Custom Works

So as you can see, I have a thing for bright colors paired with neutrals. Patterns paired with solids.

and shoes. Oh shoes. My fall moto boots from October are definitely my favourites even if the winter months, and look great with all of my colored skinny jeans. And if I can find a cute peep toe, it will come home with me!

What looks were your faves this year? Did you try out any new styles and discover that you loved it?