Create28: Lovely Spring Looks- Pattern Mixing or Sneakers Part 2

Well, I have to admit I made a detour in the schedule Create28 plan. Today, I was supposed to style pattern mixing but I am so pumped about these sneakers that I pulled a little fast one and changed it up last minute. These are my first sneakers! I remember last Spring I kept seeing sneakers with all kinds of looks. I also remember thinking...ummm, NO! I'm not going to cave and buy sneakers because they just aren't me. Fast forward a year and not only did I cave but I think a pair of fun little sneakers are just the thing to transition a little into a few more trendy looks. Here's what I look like when I cave in friends!

I decided to pick up some sneakers at Target because I wasn't sure if I would really like all that much. One day maybe I'll invest in Converse Chuck's but I think I'll wait and see how much I actually wear them. Since they are so versatile, they are fine with this little skater skirt but I really love sneakers with dresses. That might just be a look in an upcoming post. Tomorrow Whitney will be posting a Spring look with bright colors. One of the beautiful aspects of Spring is the emergence of color after a long winter. I can't wait to see what she features. Hope to see you again tomorrow, friends. Have a lovely, day!

 

Create28: Lovely Spring Looks- Sneakers

I mentioned in my last post that I recently purchased a pair of classic, white Converse sneakers.  At first I thought that these shoes were too sporty for me since my style is awfully girly.  However, after admiring them on many of my favorite bloggers, I just couldn't resist their charm.  And boy am I glad that I bought them because I just can't stop wearing them!  They take my dresses to a new, playful level and help me to pull my other outfits together in a casual yet chic way.

Last time, I paired my Converse with fun, spring dress.  This time, I wanted to take them in a different direction!

Over Spring Break I went to my first-ever professional hockey game (you guys, SO fun)!  Of course I had to support my team with some Red Wings gear.  I think that pairing the jersey with my Converse made for a sporty and polished look for watching the game!

I'm already looking forward to my next Red Wings game!

Have you traded your winter boots for sneakers this spring?  Which pair are you wearing and how are you styling them?  Show us on Instagram (#Create28SpringLooks) and link-up with us on Mondays! Next-up in the Create28 challenge is "Pattern Mixing."  See you tomorrow!

What I'm Wearing:

Jersey: Red Wings Apparel (exact)

Skinnies: American Eagle (exact)

Converse: DSW (exact)

Create28: Lovely Spring Looks- Dresses

On top of fulfilling the Create28 wardrobe prompts that Carrie and I assembled this month, I essentially did the first half of this challenge as a capsule wardrobe since I was living out of a suitcase while on Spring Break in my home state of Michigan.  For this reason, I apologize if you are getting tired of seeing me wearing the same pieces in different combinations.  However, if you are new to my blog, I'm a fashion lover on a teacher's budget so mastering the art of remixing is something that I strive for and like to record here on my blog.

For today's dress look, I'm re-wearing this super comfy dress that I recently ordered from Old Navy.  Truth be told, it was $15 and I ordered it to reach the minimum amount for free shipping.  And what do you know?!  It turned out to be my favorite piece in the order!  The shape is flattering, the fit is comfortable and the material!  You guys, it's so soft!

Also new to my closet are these classic Converse sneakers and I just can't stop wearing them!  Typically I would wear ballet flats or wedges with a dress but I love how the sneakers make this look more casual and playful!  This is really stepping out of the (shoe) box for me and it feels good to be creative!

Seeing as today is Monday, I hope you are ready to link-up all of your Create28 looks from the past week!  Show us what you've got!  Also, check back tomorrow for Dresses Part 2.

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Old Navy (exact)

Denim Jacket: Hand-Me-Down (similar, similar)

Converse: DSW (exact)


Linking-Up:
Anne In Residence and Shea Lennon- Your Spring

An InLinkz Link-up