Category: fashion

Spring Dresses Under $150

by Rachel McCarthy

spring dresses under $150

Yesterday was the first day of spring, but you wouldn’t know it here in the D.C. area! We made it through February with about 2 inches of snow but we have already made up for it today. Even with the snowy forecast, it will not stop me from dreaming of warmer temperatures and spring dresses. I have been on a serious hunt for dresses lately. Between weddings, work and vacation, I have been looking for quite a few styles. Can you believe I have had virtually no luck in this dress quest?! Maybe it’s too early in the season, but finding cute and affordable spring dresses has been a challenge. However, I have managed to pull together the twelve best spring dresses under $150 that I have found. From mini, midi and maxi dresses to dresses with cute details like a tie front, here are my favorite affordable spring dresses…

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Dusty Blue Trench Coat for Spring

by Rachel McCarthy

spring dusty blue trench coat

A trench coat is one of my favorite spring layers. Much like the cardigan I shared in Thursday’s post and the utility jacket from two weeks ago, the trench is the third most popular spring layer in my closet. When I spotted this dusty blue trench coat in cabi’s spring collection, I knew it was a must-have for me.

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Must-Have Spring Cardigan

by Rachel McCarthy

grey jeans blush sweater outfit

At the beginning of spring, I shared a list of my 3 must-have layers for spring (post here). I have re-styled the utility jacket countless times (last seen here) and today I am re-styling my favorite spring cardigan. The color, lightweight style and length are just a few of the reasons why this is a must-have spring cardigan.

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Spring Accessories: Handbag and Jewelry Edition

by Rachel McCarthy

best spring handbags and jewerly

Last week, I shared some of the best shoes of spring. Today, I am sticking with accessories to share some of my favorite handbags and jewelry for spring. Shoes are my favorite accessory, but handbags and jewelry are two close seconds. And there are so many styles to love this spring. Here is a round up of the best spring accessories: handbag and jewelry edition!

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Embroidered Floral Blouse

by Rachel McCarthy

green jeans outfit idea

Spring has been playing tricks with us here in the D.C. area. February was warmer than March and I’m so afraid that all these pretty buds could be in jeopardy if this weather continues. Since we are experiencing cooler than normal temperatures, I guess we should just embrace it. Muggy summer temperatures will be here before we know it.

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My Favorite Scents for Spring

by Rachel McCarthy

women's spring perfume review

Besides spring fashion, one of the things I look forward to most about the new season are fresh scents. I love anything with a rose scent and although I use rose-scented products year round, it becomes more acceptable in the spring. It’s hard to beat the smell of fresh flowers, especially roses in my case. Fresh flowers are the quintessential spring scent and an indication that the warmer temperatures are near. With the start of March last week, I am completely on the fresh spring scents train. Today, I am highlighting two of my favorite fragrances for spring along with two rose-scented beauty products I have been using daily (regardless of the season).

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Stepping into Spring: The Best Shoes Under $125

by Rachel McCarthy

stepping into spring intro image

In Monday’s post, I talked about a new, more trendy spring accessory. But today, I am going back to my roots and sharing a huge collection of arguably my favorite accessory of all time: shoes. I am highlighting spring’s best shoes under $125. From espadrilles to slides and sneakers to flats, here are the best spring shoes.

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Spring Silk Scarf

by Rachel McCarthy

casual spring outfit idea

I am a firm believer in accessories. That is, accessories really can make an outfit. Whether it’s making a look casual or dressy or preppy or edgy, it’s all in the accessories. Although some of my favorite accessories are usually shoes, bags, jewelry and of course lipstick, there is a trend that I have been loving since fall: scarves. Now, I have been wearing scarves (more of the larger and blanket variety) for years, but the square, silk scarf is a newer, more trendy scarf for me. And dare I say, oh so chic? This spring silk scarf is the latest in my collection, and you are never going to believe where I found it.

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The Top That I Own in Four Colors

by Rachel McCarthy

pink ruffle top nordstrom

Excuse me as I attempt to dress for the weather over here. One day I am wearing sweaters and the next it’s full out spring. However, I won’t complain because I am excited to wear spring pieces, even if it’s only once a week. If I had to pick a spring uniform to wear for casual days and even date nights, this would be it. I have raved about this top on countless occasions (most recently in yesterday’s post!) but I think I have found my favorite color yet. You know you have a problem when you own the same shirt in four different colors, but this pink ruffle top takes the cake when it comes to the best shade.

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New Series: Most Popular Products from January & February

by Rachel McCarthy

popular products for january and february

blush linen cardigan | ruffled handkerchief top | green parka (also here) | everyday gold hoop earrings | pink mockneck sweater | replenishing face oil

With the start of a new month tomorrow, I wanted to introduce a new bimonthly series here on A Blonde’s Moment. This series will feature the top 6 items from the two pervious month, picked by you! These have been the most popular items over the past two months, and I have to say I completely agree! Here are January and February’s most popular products.

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