Truthfully didn’t we all know it was coming before it was officially recognized? The Recession that is. Spending is down and belt tightening is up – both literally and figuratively. But all of that cutting back doesn’t mean you have to look like you are wearing Depression era clothes and accessories!! (Although some vintage clothes are fabulous!!) What is a frugal fashionista to do? If you are looking for great ideas on what to wear and where to find it on the cheap – check out http://fabfindsunder50.blogspot.com for great ideas and links to other ladies with even more great ideas. I recently started following Kimberley and am so impressed with her fashion sense.
Drawing from tons of different sources; here are 5 of my top 10 picks for Spring 2009 (other 5 to follow shortly.)
1. Stick with the Basics on the bottom: denim, black, white, cream, navy, gray, brown, khaki or camel are perfect colors for skirts and pants that you can mix and match with a wide variety of tops and jackets. These colors should also carry you through more than one season unless you purchase a style that is ubber trendy.
2. Invest in a few Really Great Blazers: You can add a pop of color here but pick colors that will complement more than one of the solid color bottoms to give you a greater deal of versatility and variety. Coral is a hot color for Spring 2009 don’t be afraid to pair it with camel, khaki, cream, chocolate and even jeans if you have a kicky heel to wear with it! For some reason I am really drawn to green this spring and am so delighted to see it popping up all over. Don’t be afraid to Go Green this spring!
3. A Trench Coat: Again you can’t lose with a basic black, navy, or khaki but it you want to add some everyday color look for red, yellow, coral or another hot trend for spring 2009 – a floral pattern! Check out this cutie http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=137&productId=8834, Here is a link to my favorite black trench that is anything but basic! http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=364237&CategoryID=35150
4. A Wide Belt: They are back and nothing can whittle your middle like a nice wide belt. It not only defines the waist but accentuates the feminine form. Here’s a pretty floral belt http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=36097205&index=3&gp_coll_id=7516&gp_cat_id=7517&nav_cat_id=7698&category_id=7699 Of course if you are truly on the pulse of high fashion you might want to try an obi belt.
5. A Scarf – pick a great springy color and fabric. A punch of yellow, or pop of fuschia. Not sure what to do with a scarf? Again Kimberly at http://fabfindsunder50.blogspot.com/ always seems to have a new and innovative way to wear a scarf. And if she doesn’t her followers certainly do and are showing off their creativity with Kimberly’s sisterhood of the traveling scarf program. What a fun and fabulous idea!! I may have to stealborrow the concept myself.
Stay tuned for my other top 5 picks for spring 2009!!!
