Spring Essentials

Spring is fast approaching, thankfully! Although that never means much for people in England as the cold weather continues, but there are some essentials needed to make the transition from winter to spring. Firstly, look through the old clothes in your wardrobe, as the recession has most probably made an impact on the spending one can do. Re-creating and changing up clothing is best way to get new clothes and save money. Plus no-one will have it either.

1. The Light Jacket.

This is essential to keep you warm but not too hot. On the colder days of spring, a jacket is needed to cover up and still look chic. The trench coats were big in Winter 09/10 and I think they will still be around in the up-coming seasons. You can get ones without much lining so you can still wear them in the summer and winter (with a hoody underneath).

2. The Ballet Shoe.

This is the type of season between boots and flip-flops. Ballet shoes are the way to go in comfort, price and look. They are all over the place, so whatever your style there will be the perfect ones. And there are very suitable for walking around town or going out if you need a break from heels.

3. The Flowy Skirt.

On those days where it feels that it could be summer skirts are a good call. They make you look girly and fun [but make sure it isn't too short otherwise you may not feel very flowy]. There are so many different patterns that there are ones to suit every type of mood.

4. The Boyfriend Blazer.

These are still in fashion, which you can tell from the celebrities wearing them. They can be worn on a night out or for a casual day shopping. Paired with heels and sunglassess makes you look very chic. Or downplay it with boyfriend jeans and gladiator shoes.

5. The Jean Shirt.

I love these. Put it over a tank top and shorts [in the hotter days of spring] or over a dress and tights in the not-so-hot days. The big trend on the runways was to pair jean items together, so you could go with the jean shirt and jean bottoms to look very high fashion. Make sure the colour of the jeans match, the tones need to be different to pull off the look. Maybe roll up your jeans [the trousers] to make them ankle swingers.

6. The Perfect Purple.

Purple always seems to be in. It is very versitile and just a nice colour. It is an essential to have, in partiuclar the designs above. The magazine clutch is very similar to the one Rihanna has been seen to have, so the more out-there mood. And the one beneath it is very typical, but is useful and can be the perfect accessories to a light looking outfit.

I found this top when surfing topshop, and just fell in love. I thought I would share [:

What are your spring essentials? What did you think of the amzingly vintage topshop top?

Sorry for the gap between posts. Will get back on schedule.

Love Eloise xxx

P.S I am having trouble, with this. How do you put a space between lines. I press enter may a times yet it doesn't come up on the post? Anybody know?