7 WAYS TO WEAR THE BOOTCUT

Put away your skinnies- the bootcut is back as Spring’s favorite denim jean. Cropping up on this Season’s Runway from Tommy Hilfiger to Anna Sui, this denim style is making a comeback. This week, our fashion blogger Natalie shows how you can mix and match items from your closet with the bootcut jean for seven completely different looks, one for each day of the week. Whether it’s time to search for your favorite bootcuts from the back of your closet or time to shop for some new ones, these are your “go to” jeans for the year.

MONDAY WORK WEAR

With the right accessories, you can bring the bootcut jean into your workplace this Season. Pair your denim with a tailored blouse and blazer for a sophisticated style. Accessorize with gold bangles and layered gold necklaces, finishing with mid-rise heels for all day comfort and style. Get the look with AC Collection’s medium or dark wash bootcuts paired with Frame Denim’s crisp white top and tailored blazer from Paige. Accessorize with gold bangles from Max & Chloe and black open-toes heels from Moschino for a perfect polished work wear style.

TUESDAY LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS

Segue into a chill lunch with the girls by pairing your bootcut jeans with a blouse and chic leather jacket. Our fashion blogger Natalie suggests pairing the jeans with a cool cotton black blouse top and leather jacket paired with heels and a Michael Kors handbag. Get a similar look with bootcut jeans from Citizen’s of Humanity and a woven black blouse from Asos adding a black leather jacket from River Island and a bright blue handbag from Michael Kors. You are sure to turn heads at the restaurant and “wow” your friends with your chic trendy style.

WEDNESDAY WIND DOWN

Take a mid-week “getaway,” and head to the beach, pool, or park for a little R & R. Revive and rejuvenate yourself by taking a little time away from the busy week to soak up the sun’s rays and enjoy nature. No need to pack extra clothes for your Hump Day break. Take a tip from Natalie and throw on a swimsuit under your bootcut jeans, a white button down tied at the waist, and flat sandals. Get a similar look with Hudson’s signature bootcut jeans, a crisp white button down from Brooks Brothers, and flat sandals from Tory Burch. Shop a wide selection of cute swimsuit tops from Hale Bob for the perfect summer beachside style.

THURSDAY ERRANDS

We love Jennifer Aniston’s simple yet chic street wear style, perfect for everyday errands. Simply throw on your bootcuts, a white tee, and sandals and you are ready for the day. No need for numerous accessories, take Jennifer’s approach and go simple with a straw hat from Selfridge’s & Co and Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses. If you’d like to squeeze in a mid-day workout, pair your look with sneakers and pack a pair of shorts in your handbag. Our blogger Natalie suggests bootcut jeans from Mother with a black Tee and black sneakers from Guess. Get a similar style with Mother’s “The Outsider” bootcut jeans, a black or white V-neck Tee from Tommy Hilfiger, Guess’ “Lanelan” black sneakers and Yosi Samra flat sandals for your post-workout street wear.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC CONCERT

“We flawless, ladies tell ’em. Say I look so good tonight.” Take a tip from Beyonce’s “Flawless” and rock your Friday night with confidence and style. The superstar sports jeans paired with a comfy Tee, black leather jacket, boho floppy hat, and heeled booties. Get “concert ready” with 7 For All Mankind’s dark wash bootcuts, layered with Rag & Bone’s soft grey Tee, and black leather jacket from Topshop. Our blogger Natalie suggests accessorizing with a BCBGeneration black floppy hat and tall booties from Steve Madden for Beyonce’s celebrity style, or go “Boho”  with Steve Madden’s fringed western styled booties. Either way, you are sure to shine like a star.

SATURDAY DATE NIGHT

Get “date night” ready in a flash with a slouchy sweater, heels, and a black and gold trimmed clutch for a simple but classic style. Our fashion blogger Natalie suggests William Rast bootcut jeans, a black silk cashmere sweater from Los Angeles-based designer Madison, and a Michael Kors black and gold clutch. Get ready to dance the night away with chic Loeffler Randall black suede heels or go for a high fashion look with BCBGMAXAZARIA’s caged ankle booties. Natalie says, “Spritz on a little hair gloss from Marrakesh, tousle your hair, swipe on a touch of lipgloss, and you are ready to hit the town in style this Saturday night.”

       

SUNDAY DRESS UP

Make your jeans go the extra mile and dress up your weekend look with your favorite bootcuts paired with a delicate lace top and strappy heels. Natalie likes 7 For All Mankind’s dark wash bootcut jeans, layered with Hale Bob’s black lace bodysuit, finishing with strappy lace sandals from Dolce Vida. She suggests anticipating summer’s sun by brushing on  Too Faced’s brand new Little Black Book of Bronzer, a collection of eight exclusive colors catered to any skin tone, and completing your Sunday look with a swipe of Clinique’s new moisturizing lipstick and primer.

It goes without saying boots are your bootcuts’ best friend. Dress “Stagecoach”-style this week with your favorite bootcut jeans accessorized with western cut boots. For a perfect “Country Chic” look, Natalie suggests “The Outsider” bootcut jeans from Mother paired with Hale Bob’s silk chiffon ivory blouse and Ariat Billie western booties. Or, try a pop of color with a yellow beaded floral top from Hale Bob.

We are so excited that one of our favorite denim styles is back and trending for 2015. Celebrities from Jessica Alba to Emma Roberts to fashion designer Rachel Zoe are jumping onto the bootcut trend and sporting the look street style. Pull out your favorite bootcut jeans and incorporate the look into your everyday wear. Whether you prefer AC Collection or Hudson or 7 For All Mankind, your bootcut denim pants will serve you well dressy or casual, morning, noon, and night. We hope you enjoyed our blogger Natalie’s tips and suggestions on how to fashion your Spring and Summer bootcut style. We’d love to hear from you, our readers, on your favorite bootcut look and how YOU will be wearing your jeans this Season. Comment below and have fun with this Season’s trending denim outfit.

SPRING’S JUMPSUIT TREND

From pantsuits to overalls to rompers, “jump” onto Spring’s latest trend. On the runway for Spring 2015, designers brought back the jumpsuit in new and creative ways for the modern woman. Atelier Versace’s Spring Collection featured sleek, off the shoulder flared jumpsuits, accentuating the female’s curves and lines. The Elie Saab Collection opted for a more tailored jumpsuit, perfect for the on-the-go business woman, while Marchesa went for romantic floaty designs. Designers Leonard and Paul & Joe brought back the denim overall, paired with heels for a trendy sophisticated style. Last but not least, the romper is back in a big way for Spring. Designers from Giles to Just Cavalli to Misha Nonoo presented the shorts set in a variety of styles, patterns, and colors. From daytime to evening, let the jumpsuit become a staple to your Spring and Summer wardrobe this Season. Take a look at our favorite picks below, and tell us which ones you’ll be wearing.

    

BLACK PANT JUMPSUIT

If you are a little timid about trying Spring’s newest trend, start with the basic black pantsuit, flattering for any figure and easily adaptable with your current wardrobe. For business and weekday lunch meetings, accessorize your jumpsuit with a contrasting white jacket from Hale Bob and heels from Nine West. For evening, pair your jumpsuit with chic nude heels for a sleek leg and a matching floppy hat from Free People, perfect Summer styling. Carry your pantsuit into the weekend with comfy sneakers and a denim jacket from Sam Edelman. We love Hale Bob’s sleeveless black jumpsuit suitable for any activity throughout the Spring and Summer Season.

                      

FLORAL JUMPSUIT

With big, bold floral trending for Spring 2015, what better way to wear the style than with a flowy flower-print jumpsuit. Get a variety of looks with  Hale Bob’s floral jumpsuits in bright cobalt blue or gold and black. For easy, breezy Summer days, simply throw on a pair of wedges from Michael Kors, grab your sunglasses and you are ready for the day’s activities. For business and evening meetings, take a tip from Miranda Kerr and pair with black leather heels from Jimmy Choo and a matching black leather jacket from Bebe.

  

FLORAL ROMPER

For a “shorter” version of the floral jumpsuit, try a flower printed romper for Spring and Summer style. Copy Taylor Swift’s look with a tailored crisp cotton Tropical romper from Ted Baker. Turn on your feminine charm with a flowy silk floral romper. Our favorites are Free People’s strapless big bold print or Blue Life’s Boho romper with cinched waist and loose long sleeves. Don’t forget to pack your romper for a day at the beach or pool with Victoria’s Secret double-V spring romper, perfect to throw over your swimsuit. Dress up your shorts set with strappy sandals or peep toe heels, and dress down with flat sandals or sneakers during the daytime.

                

WHITE LACE ROMPER

What better way to pair two of this Spring’s trending styles than with a cool white lace shorts set. Not only is a romper easy to pack for traveling, it is also a versatile piece of clothing you can dress up or dress down for daytime through nighttime activities. Get “beach ready” by pairing your white lace romper with Boho fringed sandals by Matisse and a wide brim straw hat from Asos. Meet up with the girls for lunch by throwing on a 7 For All Mankind denim jacket and “Mary Janes”. Accessorize your romper with a gold metal belt from Bebe and nude strappy heels from ShoeMint for the cocktail hour. We love Free People’s white lace romper or get a similar style but different color change with Hale Bob’s black lace eyelet shorts paired with a black lace top from Shopbop.

    

DENIM OVERALLS

An unexpected trend revived this Season is the denim overall. From Rebecca Minkoff to Sonia Rykiel, designers are embracing overalls with an updated silhouette for Spring 2015. Look for overalls in a variety of colors, from light wash to white to black, in a variety of different styles from cropped to boyfriend to shorts. For a touch of 70’s “flare,” we love Frame Denim’s wide leg overalls with a fitted top and loose bottom. Take your overalls from day to night with sneakers and a plain white Tee for morning errands, loafers and a black top for lunch with friends, and strappy heels and a blush blazer for evening dinner. Stay trendy at the beach or pool by adding “shortalls,” overall shorts, to your beach wear cover-up collection.

  

UTILITY JUMPSUIT

Whether beach, Boho, or business, a new look for Spring is the utility jumpsuit. Not just reserved for construction workers anymore, the utility jumpsuit was seen all over the Spring Runways for 2015 and is now making it’s way into designers’ stores and mall shops. Sure to be a hit all year, look for short sleeved or sleeveless jumpsuits in shorts, cropped, or skinny leg silhouettes for the warmer months, and grab a long sleeved utility jumpsuit for Fall and Winter. We love Free People’s soft taupe utility pantsuit comfy for a walk on the beach or paired with nude strappy heels for an evening out. Go Boho for Summer with Free People’s “mechanic” denim shortalls perfect with a black floppy hat. Wow your co-workers with a Ralph Lauren black jumpsuit for a trendy new office look. Be daring and add the utility jumpsuit into your wardrobe collection this year.

  

BOLD BRIGHTS

Unlike basic black, utility neutrals, or feminine florals, carry this year’s bold bright colors into the jumpsuit trend for Spring and Summer style. Spotted at this weekend’s MTV Music Awards, we love Scarlett Johansson’s bright coral long sleeved jumpsuit, a perfect color for Spring. Shine bright in a cobalt blue pantsuit, a trending color on the runways in the Jenny Packham and Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Collections. Forgo the LBD this year and knock ’em dead with a chic red jumpsuit paired with strappy heels and a sleek bun for a sophisticated yet alluring evening look. Try the red plunging strapless jumpsuit from Topshop or go blue with the French Connection’s Miami draped sleeveless jumpsuit. 

Get a “jumpstart” on your Spring and Summer wardrobe with the latest jumpsuit trend. Whether basic black, floral, utility, denim,or bold brights, you’ll feel like an “A List” celebrity with your own pantsuit style. If pants aren’t your thing, you can always go for a romper in floral, neutral, or denim. You are sure to turn heads with this Season’s newest trend. We’d love to hear YOUR opinion. Comment below which jumpsuit trend YOU can’t wait to try.

COUNTRY CHIC

With fringe, floppy hats, and cowboy booties trending for Spring 2015, it’s time to add a little “country” into your wardrobe this Season. From Emilio Pucci’s fringe to Diane Von Furstenberg’s gingham, country style chic was all the rage on the runways for Spring 2015. As the weather warms and we move into the Spring and Summer months, chill out, relax, and adapt a bit of Southern charm to your style. Take a look at some of our favorite “country chic” outfits and accessories that we can’t wait to try this year.

DENIM AND LACE

A quintessential “country” style is pairing lace with denim. Look through your own wardrobe and pair these two items together for perfect Southern style. Or get to shopping with Hale Bob’s white lace tunic paired with Citizen’s of Humanity’s denim shorts. For chillier Spring nights, top your lace tunic with “The Chelsea” skinny jeans from Joe’s Jeans. Complete the “country” look with a pair of Boot Barn’s “Shyanne” western boots with an embroidered floral pattern for a touch of feminine charm.

Switch around your lace and denim with lace on the bottom and denim on the top for a completely different look. We love Hale Bob’s cool cotton ivory crochet maxi dress paired with a light denim top from J Crew. Accessorize with a turquoise necklace, bangles, and K. Jacques fringed flat sandals from Neiman Marcus and you are ready to hit the trails.

PLAID

Another look to add to your denim shorts is a checkered plaid shirt. With checkers and gingham hitting the runways this Season, now is the perfect time to bring out the plaid. Pair your cut offs with a red plaid shirt from J Crew or go sleeveless with Hudson’s soft blue plaid button up. Just add a pair of Born Torrin booties from Macy’s and you’ll have the perfect western “country” style fashion for Spring.

DISTRESSED FLARE DENIM

Nothing says “country casual” more than distressed denim jeans. Update the look for Spring 2015 with this Season’s trendy flare wide leg style. To get the look pictured above, we love True Religion’s distressed “patchwork” denim jeans paired with wedge sandals and a graphic tee from Free People. For another distressed style, go with 1921’s light wash flare jeans paired with a plain white camisole topped with Free People’s silky duster for perfect summer styling.

TUNIC DRESS

A quick, easy solution to achieve chic country styling this Season is the tunic dress. Simply throw on the dress, pair with booties by Kate Spade and you are ready for any occasion morning, noon, and night. Check out the great selection of Hale Bob tunic dresses online and grab a few for fashionable Spring and Summer styling without all the fuss. Perfect for those busy days when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare. The tunic dress will have you staying chic and fashionable with a touch of that “western” flare.

FLOPPY WESTERN HAT

A simple way to add a little “country” to your everyday style without changing your entire wardrobe is to accessorize. The floppy hat easily pairs with any of your wardrobe staples and is a cost effective addition to your Spring fashion. By adding this one accessory, you can bring a whole new look to your usual outfits. We love San Diego Hat Company’s floppy western hats in a wide variety of colors and styles. Try pairing your floppy hat with black stretch leggings from Hale Bob and a sheer lace black tunic for a little feminine touch. Add a pair of black suede booties from Sam Edelman for the perfect finishing look.

EMBELLISHED HANDBAG

Another easy but stylish accessory to add to your “western” style collection is the embellished handbag. Look for an oversized clutch or over-the-shoulder purse decorated with silver, turquoise and coral, quintessential “country” gems. We love the embellished beaded clutch from Berry or the beaded cross body handbag from Street Level. Check out the great selection of authentic “southern” handbags with unique leather beaded designs, including this year’s trending fringe, at Cimarron River Company.

THE COWBOY BOOT

This Season designers brought back western wear’s iconic cowboy boot. From Felder Felder’s knee highs to Gucci’s suede to Louis Vuitton’s booties, be sure to add this shoe into your wardrobe collection for Spring. For a classic cowboy style, we love Shepler’s. The online store allows you to shop your own boot style according to toe shape, height, material, and price for a “personalized” shopping experience. If you are less inclined to adapt full western wear, Steve Madden’s fringe booties are a perfect option, great to pair with your summer shorts or cropped jeans.

LEATHER VEST

Adapting the “country chic” style this Season can be as simple as throwing on a leather western vest over your outfit. The leather vest is a great layering option for chillier days, and perfect to pair with your evening attire for cool nights. You can dress up your western leather vest by layering over Hale Bob’s pink floral maxi dress or dress down by pairing with your favorite denim jeans and a tee. We love AC Collection’s “Kim Leather Look” vest fitted perfectly to hug your feminine silhouette.

  

FRINGE

If all of our favorite “western” styled fashions just seem a little too country to suit your taste, stay in style with a bit of fringe. A huge trend on the Spring 2015 Runways, fringe is cropping up everywhere from handbags, to skirts, to dresses, to jackets, to shoes. Or take a tip from celebrities like Jessica Chastain and Rose Byrne with a new “fringe” haircut fresh for the Season. We are loving this trend so much that one of our staff just bought a fringe handbag for her Spring and Summer purse. We love the bright blue Rebecca Minkoff fringe handbag from Neiman Marcus or try a suede fringe skirt from Cusp. Stand out in style at the beach or pool with a chic fringe bikini top from Free People, perfect to pair with a maxi skirt or shorts for summer styling.

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Spring is the time to kick up your heels and hit the trails with “country chic” fashion wear. Whether it’s pairing lace with denim, shopping for a plaid shirt, wide leg pant, or tunic dress to add to your wardrobe, or including an accessory like a floppy hat, an embellished handbag, boots, or a leather vest to your outfit, be sure to incorporate a little “western” touch this Season. Be on the lookout for our favorite fringe trend this Spring and Summer, and include into your fashion collection.  Have a little fun this year and find ways to adapt to the best in fashion while modifying different elements to suit your style and taste.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: FEMININE BOHO CHIC INSPIRED BY SPRING’S MUSIC FESTIVALS

Take a little fashion inspiration from Spring’s most popular music festivals across the U.S. With Ultra Music Festival wrapping last weekend in Miami and Coachella in Indio, California gearing up to start, we’ll show you some of our favorite “Boho” styled outfits to take away with you. Release your inner “hippie” and get set to start shopping the “Boho” trend.

TIE DYE MAXI SKIRT

Tie dye gets a softer, more sophisticated look this Season. For Spring, look for a muted tie dye pattern not just on shirts, but also maxi dresses, skirts, handbags, and scarves. Designers from Miu Miu to Rodarte are taking the tie dye to a new level with neutral pastels and soft browns. We love Hale Bob’s neutral tie dye silk maxi skirt or go for a pop of color with Hale Bob’s selection of tie dye jersey maxi skirts in an array of colors. Pair your skirt with a floppy hat from Topshop and trendy gladiator sandals from Steve Madden or go with a cowboy styled hat from Free People and American Rag boots. For the beach, wear your tie dye maxi skirt with flat sandals from Nine West and Karen Walker rounded sunglasses for perfect Spring fun.

PRINTED MAXI DRESS

A simple yet chic “Boho” option is the printed maxi dress, easy to wear and comfortable yet stylish for all day fun. No need to pack an extra outfit with you. The printed maxi dress can carry you through all your activities- morning, afternoon, and evening. For daytime, pair your dress with sandals, wedges, or booties from Shopbop for a casual, comfy look. Segue into the evening hours with Michael Kors’ caged strappy heels and a matching Rebecca Minkoff leather clutch and you are ready to dance the night away. Check out the great selection of exotic printed maxi dresses from Hale Bob, one to suit your every mood.

WIDE LEG PANTS

We are loving the wide leg pant, trending for Spring 2015. With just the right accessories, you can easily dress up or dress down these versatile pants. For daytime activities like a music concert, shopping, or the beach, pair your wide leg pants with a cropped lace top or flowy tunic from the Johnny Was Collection. For the evening hours, top with an Alice + Olivia creamy sheer chiffon blouse or loose sequined silver top from Revolve. For a perfect comfort and fit, try AC Collection’s wide leg pants in black. Be sure to add this trending pant style to your wardrobe collection this Season.

WIDE LEG SILK PANTS

Another “wide leg” fashion staple spotted at music festivals across the country is the silk pants. Capture the same look as celebrities like Emma Roberts and Sophia Bush with your own pants outfit. We love Hale Bob’s blue wide leg silk pants paired with a simple Hale Bob ivory tank and flat sandals. For the evening hour, top your wide leg silk pants with Hale Bob’s flowy ivory silk top and wedge sandals from Schutz Dominick. Wide leg silk pants are a perfect option for daytime or nighttime, warm or cold, casual or dressy occasions.

WIDE LEG LIGHT DENIM

A third “wide leg” option trending this Season is the light denim jean. With a nod to the 70’s, designers like Marques Almeida are bringing back the vintage flare jean. Get groovy with Hudson’s “Ferris” flare jean in light wash paired with Hale Bob’s pink drop waist tunic and Naya platform sandals, accessorized with Christian Dior 70’s sunglasses and a iconic straw floppy hat from Bloomingdale’s to complete your vintage look.

DARK WASH BOOTCUT JEANS

If you are a little timid on going for a complete 70’s look, get in on the trend with the bootcut jean, a pant with slightly less flare. The bootcut jean flatters any figure with a fitted waistline and leg, opening into a slight flare at the cuff. Try 7 for All Mankind’s dark wash bootcut jean paired with a cute striped top from Rag and Bone and comfy leather ballerina flats from TOMS. Or go a little more 70’s-style with Hale Bob’s ivory silk cotton embroidered tunic and flat sandals.

LACE CROCHET MAXI DRESS

Add a little feminine touch to your “music festival” wear with lace crochet. This Spring look for lace crochet vests, skirts, tops, and our favorite, maxi dresses. We love Hale Bob’s ivory lace crochet maxi dress in cool cotton for a fresh breezy feel. Wear with simple flat sandals or accessorize in style with Betsey Johnson “Queen Bee” beads and Robert Lee Morris bangles, adding a light lace sweater from Michael Kors for chiller evenings.

CROPPED SHORTS

As the weather warms, cropped shorts should be a wardrobe staple for your Spring and Summer “music festival” style. We love Citizen’s of Humanity’s “cheeky” ivory cut off shorts paired with a Free People cut out tee, comfy sneakers, and a flower headband for true “hippy” flavor. Do not be afraid of carrying your cut off shorts into the evening hours by styling with a chic flower print short sleeved sweater from Farfetch, strappy heels, and a sequined clutch from Leo. Celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Taylor Swift have been spotted recently sporting cut off shorts with heels, so why not give it a try this Season.

TEXTURED SHORTS

Try something different this Season with unique textured shorts in a variety of patterns and styles. Look for shorts patterned with geometric shapes, floral, lace, and animal print. As shown on the runway for Nicole Miller at L.A.’s Fashion Week, patterned shorts are definitely a trend that’s here to stay. We love the great selection of textured shorts from Liberty Garden paired with ABS crop top and lace shawl from Wildfox Couture for the full “Boho” effect, or top with a loose tunic from Anthropologie for a cool Spring feel. Forgo the regular denim shorts, and put some pattern in your style this year.

Whether you are attending any of this Spring’s music festivals or just enjoying them from the comfort of your home, free up your life this Season and add a little “Boho” to your style. Shop for wide leg pants or a flowy tunic or patterned shorts to add to your existing wardrobe. Or simply add a few bangles, long necklaces, or a flower hand band for a simple yet trendy “Boho” effect. Adapt the music festival motto this Spring and “live fun, fresh, and free.”