Mint Julep

One colour that has made a triumphant comeback is Mint.  In my opinion, this colour is the quintessential spring/summer colour and can be paired with pretty much anything!  The refreshing light green looks equally fantastic with colours in the same hue (mainly pastels) such as yellow, blue, pink, purple, coral, white, and even other shades of green.  But if you want to play it safe, black will also work effectively.  If you're hesitant about wearing this colour in terms of clothing options, why not try it out in your accessories such as, earrings, a necklace, shoes, or even a bag.  If you're daring, go full on ice cream shop with mint, pink and yellow.  If you want a touch, try out a mint coloured pencil skirt and a white flowy top.  Here are some minty items that I selected for you:

How yummy are those!  Makes me want to run out and buy up everything in this colour.  You can see that there are loads of options, from casual with the runners, tees, and pullovers; to dressy with peplum skirts, blousy shirts and sexy dresses; and I even threw in a swimsuit option.  You can easily add a hit of mint or go all out, but whatever you decide to do, add this colour to your wardrobe and get minty fresh.

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:
Banana Republic
Old Navy
The Gap
Anthropologie
Express
Forever 21
J Crew
H&M
Le Chateau

Which was first: the Chicken or the Egg?

With Easter right around the corner now is a good time to start thinking about how you'll want to set your Easter table.  There are loads of options out there depending on your taste, with modern touches, traditional approaches, and items for the whimsical at heart.  With the cold and dreariness of winter there is nothing more refreshing than to have colour on the table in time for Easter.  It's all about rebirth and new beginnings as well as to welcome in the Spring, so why not go with fun pastels or even bold/bright colours to enhance your Easter spread.  For example, if you want a more subtle approach with a neutral colour palate, use texture in place of rich colours.  If you're drawn to one/two colour palates, use pattern to create fullness on your table.  If you have a passion for colour why not go all out and dress your table to the nines.

Here are some options organized by basic colour scheme and shop:

Blue Easter - Crate and Barrel

Green Easter - Pier 1

Bright Easter - West Elm

Blue and Natural Easter - Pier 1 

Natural Easter - Crate and Barrel

Green and Yellow Easter - West Elm

Natural Easter - West Elm

Yellow and Pink Easter - Pier 1

Orange and Yellow Easter - Crate and Barrel

The basic colour idea has been represented in the items that I selected and put together for you, but you will notice that I have also incorporated other colours into the fold, whether it is a yellowy-green or a reddy-pink you can easily enhance your Easter colour scheme by putting together an eclectic mix of colours.  Don't be afraid to mix and match.  There are no rules to the Easter table, just so long as your family is all together and celebrating happily!

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:

Crate and Barrel

Pier 1

West Elm