History and High Heels: Springtime is Me-time

Ad from Pretty by Elizabeth Arden

The pretty florals in this ad have inspired me for this next post. I ripped out this page from a magazine when in Oxford and hung it on my wall for those dreary days when a dull grey was the only color in sight. I absolutely love florals for they seem to epitomize my idea of classic femininity. This print is very popular this spring on dresses, skirts, shorts, and shirts. (I don't know if any of you noticed how many of the girls in Tuesday's Glee episode were wearing this print!)

So, today's post is on the perfect floral dress. Generally my recommendations for floral dresses is to get one with a small pattern. Big flowers tend to overwhelm the outfit, especially on petite people like myself. Small, delicate flowers make the dress look classy and perfect for a spring tea party or even graduation! (I had to throw this in there since graduation is almost a week away for me and my fellow classmates!) Because florals can tend to be busy, make sure to pair it with simple accessories, such as bangles and earrings, or a fun belt and tights. Shoes should either compliment the colors in the pattern or fade away, like these great nude heels below. A chic blazer or jean jacket can dress up or down this closet staple. Making springtime me-time couldn't be any more simple or cheap! The dresses featured here are all below $150, but you can find even cheaper ones at H&M and Forever21. So go out and indulge in this girly outfit and revel in your femininity.