Tag: Wednesday Wishes

Spring to Summer Under $150

by Rachel McCarthy

spring to summer fashion under 150

stripe jumpsuit | circle bag | scallop bow shorts | floral dress | floral embellished wedges | earrings | straw hat | crab straw bag | bracelets | neon tie front sweater | stripe skirt | lipstick | tie front tank | lemon espadrilles | sunglasses

With all the up and down temperatures, I get the feeling that our temperatures are going to go from the 40s to the 80s overnight. Since skipping true spring temperatures are becoming more and more of a reality, I’m sharing pieces that can take you from spring to summer and they are all under $150!

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Splurge vs. Save: Spring Trends

by Rachel McCarthy

splurge vs. save: spring trends

Splurge: wide leg denim | pearl sandals | bamboo bag | belt | cork sandals

Save: wide leg denim | pearl sandals | bamboo bag | belt | cork sandals

One of the most popular series on ABM is back! It has been awhile since I have shared a new splurge vs. save, but with a new season, I thought it would be fun to dedicate this week’s Wednesday Wishes to splurge vs. save: spring trends!

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Springing into Yellow

by Rachel McCarthy

springing into yellow

There is nothing like yellow in the springtime. Yellow is one color that seems to be present in spring pieces year after year, regardless of trends. However, this year more than ever, yellow can be found just about anywhere. Purple may be the color of the year, but this bright and cheerful shade is definitely giving purple a run for it’s money. Here is some spring yellow outfit inspiration for today’s Wednesday Wishes…

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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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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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Stepping into Spring: The Best Shoes Under $125

by Rachel McCarthy

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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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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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Shades of Spring: Purple

by Rachel McCarthy

shades of spring purple inspiration

floral dress | colorful statement earrings | nail polish | henley top | bow slides | leather tote | stud earrings | candle | bath bomb | off the shoulder swimsuit | wide leg printed pants | ruffle sleeve top | sunglasses | mules | crossbody bag

There is always a trendy color of the season. And while there are a few that I am loving for spring, it would be difficult to not start with this year’s Pantone Color of the Year. I talked about my love for the new color of the year in this post and the love is still going strong! From violet to lavender and everything in between, shades of purple are everywhere this spring.

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How to Wear Spring Pieces Now…And Later

by Rachel McCarthy

how to wear spring pieces now

coral off the shoulder sweater | gold tassel earrings | printed clutch | black jeans | coral lipstick | suede ankle booties

coral off the shoulder sweater | blush statement earrings | blush lipstick | floral handbag (splurge!) | blush wedges | distressed jeans

I know I have been talking a lot about spring in the past few weeks in my inspiration posts, but I feel like I can almost justify it now: the high tomorrow here in D.C. is going to be in the 70s! I know it won’t be sticking around, but this sneak peek of warmer temperatures makes me so excited for spring. And since I have been looking forward to spring since the first of January, I have already started adding pieces to my spring wardrobe (you can see last week’s post about what I’m buying for spring here). But just because these are “spring” pieces, doesn’t necessarily mean you have to wait until spring to wear them. Today, I’m talking about how to wear spring pieces now and later when spring eventually arrives.

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What I’m Buying for Spring

by Rachel McCarthy

what i'm buying for spring

purple dress | embroidered tee | pink lipstick (hot gossip) | white peplum tee | mint green jeans | stripe ruffle dress | gingham dress | tassel statement earrings | espadrille mules | asymmetrical top

As I mentioned in Monday’s post, this is the time of the year I start purchasing spring pieces to add to my closet. By February, I have had enough of the cold temperatures and winter clothes and the search is on for spring pieces. Today I am sharing a few of the spring pieces I have been eyeing for the new season. From spring trends like shades of purple, asymmetrical necklines and of course stripes, here is a list of what I’m buying for spring.

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