When I think about all of the fashion trends I've experienced through out the years, I can honestly say that I've tried to stay to true to who I am even while dabbling in different trends. However, I can say that there were looks that were NOT me at all but I wore them anyway. The 90s were not kind! Remember such trends set by Beverly Hills 90210 and Clueless? Not really something a Midwestern girl in her 20s should try to sport!
When I get down to the heart of who I am, style wise, I am a girl who's a little Mod 60s and Boho 70s. I love easy pieces that go dressy and casz, sequins for the same reason, and looks that are a little reminiscent of ladies who lunch at the Country Club in the late 70s. You know those ladies. They lunched pool side in dresses, crops, button downs and over-sized shades. At least that's how I envision them.
When thumbing through the latest Land's End catalog, I definitely got that Country Club vibe and couldn't get enough! I dog-eared my fair share of pages and then flipped through three more times to make sure I didn't miss anything. Then I took it over to my parents this weekend and showed my mom everything I loved. Seriously, couldn't get enough! With that being said, I am going to share a few of my favorites with you.
I have become such a dress girl and that's not who I've been in the past. There is something so feminine about a dress and I'm learning how to wear them in different ways. These two are darling! And so simple to style. The little floral dress would be so cute paired with ballet flats or white tennies. I would also switch out the self-belt for a thin one in a contrasting color. The polo dress is so easy to wear and perfect for work or weekend. I would pair this with tennies as well, or sandals for work, and throw on a thick belt to add definition. A denim jacket would be so cute over both for spring!
This cardigan screams Country Club chic! I love the green piping. I think that's what makes this sweater! Cute with khaki's but I would rough it up with boyfriend jeans and wedges. Cardigans don't have to be so serious!
What look isn't complete without accessories. If you are heading to the club, you need a tote to carry all of your belongings. I love this linen and leather tote! It's also perfect for travel or when carrying all your other essentials during the work week. The scarf would make a perfect head tie, a huge trend for spring, and a look that is so Jackie O. It would also be great as a sash at the waist.
Honestly, this is an Andrea look from head to toe. Okay, maybe not toe as I would be wearing my four inch pumps, but the rest of it is so me. A me that I have really moved away from since leaving retail. Over the last couple of years, I've tried to be edgy and on trend, but at the heart of my style file, this is the epitome of who I am. Super classic, super feminine and super cute!
I've always been a huge fan of Land's End, but they have captured my excitement for spring in one little catalog! I can't wait to start wearing these looks. Now, if only the foot plus snow would melt!
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