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Spring Trends | April Stylish Monday Link Up

April 11, 2022 / 37 Comments
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho

Fashion trends change as quickly as the seasons do. Except where I live, the trends change much faster than the seasons. Yes, we are still experiencing winter weather as we begin our Spring Break. And Spring Break is the time to start showcasing your favorite spring fashion trends.

It was snowing yesterday but we are expecting a high today of 60˚F (15.5˚C). That’s a big jump from the sub-freezing temperatures I woke up to this morning. Once again, I am curled up in my fleece leggings and a sweatshirt with a giant blanket scarf wrapped around my shoulders to stay warm because heat is expensive with these crazy gas prices. And it is almost the middle of April, for goodness sake, one shouldn’t have to keep cranking up the heat in the house. Considering that my clothes are already paid for, I will just keep wearing layers instead of turning up the heat and having to pay more for that, too!

See how easy it is to justify my ever growing wardrobe? It’s cheaper than heat!

embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho

Anyway, the fabulous ladies of Stylish Monday decided to share our varied approaches to spring trends. Since we all live in different parts of the country and the world, there is sure to be much style inspiration for everyone.

According to Forbes’ 7 Runway-Approved Fashion Trends For Spring 2022, fringe and “little tops, big jackets” are two ways to transition from the runway to real life. And Cosmopolitan’s Spring summer 2022 fashion trends to know also lists fringe and “bras as tops” as two trends to wear this season. Refinery 29 also included bra tops in their recent trend report, These Are The Biggest Fashion Trends Of 2022-Here’s How To Shop Them. Glamour calls them “micro tops” and also includes platform shoes like clogs in their list of 17 Spring 2022 Fashion Trends to Try—and Buy—Right Now.

When it came time to style a spring trend look, I knew immediately that I wanted to share this festival outfit that I bought at an adorable little bohemian boutique, called Indigo Sun, in Asheville, North Carolina, on my recent road trip.

I first spotted the yellow fringed cardigan and actually showed it to Becca as the color is much more suitable for her tones. Because she lives in North Carolina, she didn’t really need or want a new sweater as her weather is already springlike. So I put the sweater down and then I saw the green bell bottoms with the beautiful floral embroidery down the sides. When I realized how perfectly the sweater coordinated with the pants, I ran off to the fitting room and then wasted no more time purchasing the whole outfit.

I added a navy blue bralette, a green floppy felt hat, and my old brown clogs to keep in tune with that festival boho vibe. My new horn necklace from Traveling Chic Boutique in Asheville paired with my upcycled earrings from Big Earrings also make an obvious hippie statement. I also just got new green framed glasses which matched wonderfully with this outfit. And y’all, I am now ready for festival season to begin! Bring on the great music, the great friends, and the great feels!

embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho

I had dinner plans with a friend after shooting these photos and I had to change out of the bra top because it was just too cold to have a bare midriff. I slipped on a navy blue tee instead and as I walked out the door, there was a package in the mail from Anne (SpyGirl) which included this gorgeous patchwork scarf. She ran a giveaway and I won this lovely handmade creation of hers. It was absolutely a perfect match with this cardigan so I threw it on and off I went feeling a little extra spring in my step! Thanks, Anne!

embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho

Well, that’s enough about my look. Now let’s check out what fun spring trends the rest of the ladies are sharing this month!

Stylish Monday is a monthly series published in collaboration with a group of international fashion and lifestyle bloggers. It is another opportunity to be creative with our personal style as we join together each month with a style prompt or theme. We also host a link party where anyone is welcome to add their personal style posts. 

We fashion bloggers love style prompts and themes! They keep us on our toes and they keep our creativity blooming. They force us to think outside the box and try new things. They push us out of our comfort zones and really great things tend to happen when you step out of your comfort zone. 

For lots of inspiration from around the world, you are bound to find something that appeals to you. Be sure to visit each of these amazing women for not just fashion inspiration…each woman in this group brings different and interesting elements to the blogging community.

Amy of Amy’s Creative Pursuits
Amy’s Creative Pursuits
“As a Wisconsin Gal, every spring we have to deal with frigid temperatures, leaving me in quite the conundrum as I want to wear spring clothes but I can’t. How do I solve the problem? By wearing bright colors in warm winter fabrics.”
Julie of Fashion Trends and Friends
Fashion Trends and Friends
“The current spring 2022 trends include: pleats, bright colors, halter neckline, statement suits or cutouts. Additionally, feathers and wearing bras as a top are trending! You know my mantra: Wear what you love or what speaks to you and you’ll always look great! Can you guess which of these appeal to me the most? Hop over to my blog to see if you guessed correctly!”
Lucy of Lucy Bertoldi
Lucy Bertoldi
“Bright colours make my heart sing and I’m in complete dopamine styling mode when I see the Spring sunshine. Is it just me or are other Northern girls itching to pull out the sandals (even if only for a photo moment)?”
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
Nancy’s Fashion Style
“It has to be tiered dresses. I already bought last year several and I am still very much in love with this design. In fact I already ordered a few more! These two are my favourites from last year. I actually like it better to wear them without a belt, but these two are very bulky. They would have been perfect if there were pockets in it. I will show my latests tiered dresses soon on the blog!”
Nicole of High Latitude Style
High Latitude Style
“The trend to invest in this year is fringes if your personal style is Bohemian or Rock’n Roll. This is due to fringes being a perennial trend. Even if your personal style is not one of the two, a fringe clutch may be worth it when your most frequent travel destination is a beach resort. It’s perfect with a beach dress or resort style.”
Suzanne of Ask Suzanne Bell
Ask Suzanne Bell
“Secured at the back of the neck, a halter style dress or top highlights your shoulders and is an incredibly flattering silhouette, yet many of us shy away from this style due to not knowing what type of bra or support works with this style dress/top. Fortunately, the halter is my all-time favorite silhouette, and I’ve got you covered underneath with styling solutions + bras and bralettes, on the blog…”
And Me!
embroidered bell bottoms, fringe cardigan, bra top, Shelbee on the Edge, boho
“Bra tops and bell bottoms are two trends together that appeal to my hippie soul. I found these amazing embroidered bell bottoms and the coordinating fringe cardigan at Indigo Sun, a funky little bohemian boutique we visited in Asheville on my recent road trip adventure. And now I am officially ready for festival season!”

What spring trends are you embracing or looking forward to?

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Outfit Details: Pants and Cardigan-Indigo Sun / Necklace-Traveling Chic Boutique / Bralette-Torrid / Earrings-Big Earrings / Scarf-Anne M. Bray Original / Clogs and Hat-Old

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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