Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Trends to Try: Spring 2016

This week is Fashion Week in New York. While designers are debuting their 2016 Fall/Winter collections, (so jealous and would totally love to attend someday) I'm just over here in MN trying to forget all about Fall & Winter. I'm totally looking forward to Spring, you guys!  (However, that's not to say I haven't been stalking my fav models and designers on Instagram & SnapChat to get sneak peeks... because I have!)
Walking into Mainstream Boutique in Savage this week was completely refreshing. After a few weeks off due to vacation with my family on Sanibel Island and then a week of trying to get back on track at home, I was due for my Midwest fashion fix and there no place more perfect to get it than Mainstream Boutique in Savage!
Some of the top Spring trends for 2016 are lightweight denim and fringe (both of which have carried over from previous seasons) and, of course, the classic white shirt.  Whether it's a crisp button down or a soft tee with a great fit, you can't go wrong with the classic white.  Orange/tangerine in a variety of shades is also a go-to hue this upcoming season.  Pick it up in a wedge, a handbag or a pretty statement necklace for a simple pop of color.
If you're a girly girl you are in luck because Victorian era influences are hot this Spring! Think ruffles, floral, & lacey eyelet dresses... extremely feminine.  *sigh* This makes me super ecstatic because I'm a total girly girl at heart.
Dyana, owner at Mainstream Boutique in Savage, knows what's up and follows the trends carefully to bring her shoppers what's in style season to season.  In fact, you can find a beautiful floral dress below as well as a lightweight denim shirt dress with a coral tank that brings a lovely pop of brightness.
This past week I met up with my dear friend Amy Lindquist of Lindquist Fashion & Image Consulting. (www.lindquistfashion.com) and together we came up with some must-haves to be stand out darling this Spring.


*A great wedge heel.  Dress them up or down, you'll find you'll wear them a ton!  (Bonus if they are orange and worn with the denim shirt dress from Mainstream Boutique in Savage.  You're welcome.  That's a perfect outfit idea right there.)


*A fabulous, amazing handbag that you just can't live without.


*A new dress.  One that flatters you perfectly.  One you can dress up or down.  Shirt dresses are great for a slimmer figure while a pretty sheath dress compliments many figures.  If you are curvier or if you have a shorter midsection, a tunic style dress may work better for you.  Be sure to pick one that hits right above the knee to show off those legs!  (But ladies, if you are going with an above the knee dress be sure to go with a cute boycut panty or shorts so you don't show off the goodies!  Getting out to pump gas on a windy day while the kids are in the car begging for treats and your butt is showing to pumps 1-5?Not fun. For real.)


*A swimsuit. I know... finding a great suit is like finding a freaking unicorn.  But it IS possible! (the swimsuit.  NOT the unicorn.) They have so many options to choose from and you just gotta ignore the crappy, unflattering dressing room lighting and find what's best for you! Underwire?  Padded or no? Tummy control?  Soooooo many options!
While you're at it grab yourself a fab swimsuit cover up.  You don't need to necessarily shop "cover-ups." An adorable maxi, sundress or tunic are great options to throw over a suit if you need to run an errand or the like.


With all that said, it may be cold and icky outside, but my heart is singing a Spring tune.  My closet is saying, "dresses, tunics, skirts and sandals... please!" Who am I to fight it?
Check out my personal favorite Spring finds this week from Mainstream Boutique in Savage and shop these looks by stopping by the store or by calling (952)440-4020


This top... my goodness!  ALL the heart eyes!  The necklace is gorgeous.
Jeans: $89.50, Shirt: $68, Necklace: $56, Scarf: $24



I absolutely love this mustard top with the denim.  These cropped white jeans are a great fit and while destructed, they are patched as well which is good for those of you who aren't fans of the actual holes in the jeans.
Jeans: $99.50, Shirt: $54, Denim Shirt: $78, Necklace: $36



Pretty much the perfect spring outfit.  It hits the denim and the go-to hue trends and I'm a total fan.
Shirt Dress: $88, Tank: $36, Scarf: $24



This. Is. Fabulous and I love everything about it.  Plus the necklace says "calm & focused" which is TOTALLY me.  HA!  Kidding!  But it's a great reminder, right?! Dress?  Perfect. 
Dress: $42, Belt: $18, Necklace: $54



My favorite.  For real.  Both the dress and belt came home with me because I loved it so much.  (No worries though!  You can still call and get one!) The floral was gorgeous and the neckline detail was totally lovely.
Dress: $66, Belt: $18






I hope you enjoyed looking at these outfits as much as I loved putting them together and posting them for you to check out.  If you see something you love, stop on by Mainstream Boutique in Savage if you're close by!  Experience that unbeatable customer service first hand.  Otherwise, give the ladies a call at (952) 440-4020 and they're more than happy to help you out and ship you your purchases.  Not only are they sweet... they're quick to ship because they know you're excited to get your new stuff.
 You can also follow them on Instagram @mainstreamboutiquesavagemn
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