Spring Essentials

Spring is finally here and you know what that means?! WARM WEATHER.

A change in season calls for fresh, new styles and trends. So I stopped by to fill you in on my top 5 essentials for the spring that will make your wardrobe one to remember.

The Essentials

Frayed Denim

Frayed denim has been trending since the winter season and is still standing strong! This effortless detail adds just enough flare  to any pair of "plain jane" skinny jeans. You can either go full on frayed to the point where it almost looks like fringe or keep it cute and simple, similar to the pair worn above.

Daytime Look:

• Tee shirt and sneakers

• Leather jacket and pointed toe flats

Night Out Look:

• Silk blouse and heels

• Light knit sweater with funky ankle boots

Pastel Colored Shoes

Pastel colors are the new neutrals! If you thought you couldn't wear a lavender sneaker with any outfit, you thought wrong. To make it a little easier, try matching your shoes to your bag or your jacket.

Daytime Look:

• Monochrome look with any color pastel sneaker

• Joggers and a bomber jacket

Night Out Look:

• A midi dress and the perfect pastel pump

A Statement Jacket

If you were browsing for a new spring jacket, I'm sure a light blue leather wouldn't be the first one you'd grab. Believe it or not, a statement jacket like this one can easily be worn multiple ways. If you're having trouble, try finding a statement jacket that has more than one color in it. That way, it's a little easier for you to pair it with a bunch of different items.

Daytime Look:

• Simple white button up and jeans

• Cargo pants and an oversize tee shirt

Night Out Look:

• LBD and a simple black pump

• Sexy jumpsuit

A Denim Skirt

Season after season, denim has been and always will be a wardrobe essential. Denim skirts on the other hand are back and even better than ever. Whether you're going for an edgy or a sweet look, denim skirts are now deemed appropriate.

Daytime Look:

• An oversize button up with a suede bootie

• Light weight sweater layered with a trench

Nigh Out Look:

• A denim top and matching skirt (denim on denim)

• A fun printed top and a melatic block heel

Fun Accessories

I'm not really big on accessories but I've learned that a fun necklace or a dainty clutch can definitely complete a look. The silver jewelry and accessories worn for this outfit accentuated the silver details on the jacket. When deciding between what color metals to wear, I usually feed off of the hardware on my shoes, outerwear or handbag. Even though some people like to mix metals, I try my best to avoid doing so for a cleaner, more put together ensemble.

Daytime Look: 

• Bouquet necklace

• Silver studs

• Watch

Night Out Look: 

• Tassel earrings

• Choker

• Bangles

Look 1:

Baby blue leather jacket: Forever 21

Silver top: ADaynJune

Distressed jeans: H&M

Perspex heeled sandals: Gift (Similar shoe)

Jewelry: Sky Mints

Blush/silver clutch: Old

Look 2:

Green bomber jacket: Forever 21

Sheer army fatigue peplum top: Zara

Denim mini skirt with buttons: ADaynJune

Fishnets: Local Beauty Supply

Lavender Pumas: Foot Locker

I hope these easy fashion tips help to make your winter wardrobe transition a lot smoother. What are some of your favorite spring essentials for the season?

All looks styled by: #sophisticatedchic

Photographer: Eliza Romero @aestheticdistance

Jewelry: SkyMints @shopskymints

Model: Morgan Evans @_forestb