Today I’m talking about two popular trends this spring season – mini bags and fit and flare dresses. Worn separately or together they each have something special to offer in your spring wardrobe. There’s no question that spring is my favorite season. I love the transition from a cold dark winter to warmer and brighter days. There’s so much hope to be found knowing that something once seemingly dead can bring forth so much beauty and life. It encourages me to observe how similar it is to my own circumstances in life that seem so hopeless. I can’t think of spring without thinking of hope and that fills me with so much joy from life’s promises! Definitely, something to smile about!
Mini Bags
Perhaps my favorite part about mini bags is it has me thinking of what’s actually necessary to get me through my day. By redefining what my essentials are, I find that I don’t need a large bag to carry around a bottomless bag of who knows what. It seems like the bigger the bag, the more often I fill it with things I don’t really need.
Mini bags are the perfect solution because they force you to decide on what you really need through your day and be satisfied with just a few things! Definitely a minimalist point of view and it’s so refreshing not to carry around the extra weight — that’s what spring is all about!
Fit and Flare Dresses
What better way to kick off spring than with a floral fit and flare dress! This trend is so popular because the style looks great on so many women. It is a very flattering fit as it defines the waist. One of my favorite things about fit and flare dresses is they transition well from day into night. Whether you are wearing it to work, having brunch with your friends, or on a date, it will get you through the spring in feminine and flirty style.
I’d love to hear: Are you loving these two trends? If so, which one is your favorite?
Keep smiling!
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I’m Molly! I live in Seattle and am an optimist, adventurer, and bold lipstick wearer. I created this space to inspire and empower women with words of encouragement known as #MollysWords and share inspiration through my personal style. I always want my readers to leave with a smile and I hope you do!
I love everything about this look- and that location is perfect for shooting that dress! I’m a sucker for fit and flare- they are just always so flattering! 🙂
Emily
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Thank you! The location was totally a fun find while wearing the dress! Yay for getting lucky! 🙂
I just loved all those mini handbags and beautiful floral dresses! 🙂
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Thank you! I’m such a fan of both too!
Fit and flare dresses are the ultimate in flattering dresses!! I own about a million haha.
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A million?! I need to get one my fit and flare wardrobe!!! 😉
This look is amazing! I love that dress; one of my favorite dresses of all time is a fit and flare and I am SO excited to be able to wear it post partum again. I think you’re right, they truly accentuate every body type…I even worse them when I was 40 weeks pregnant and felt great then.
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Thank you Lauren! You are completely right and I love that you wore them when pregnant and felt great! 🙂
YES! mini bags! I’m so into them this season as well! you look beautiful girl
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Thanks Yuka! Mini Bags are totally worth the “mini” investment 🙂
You look so bright and happy!!! I love the mini bag trend so much. Hugs, Kait
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Thanks Kait! Isn’t this trend the best!? I also love how it makes designer bags much more affordable 🙂
YES TO BOTH OF THESE! I’m working hard on finding a fit and flare dress. I just got an adorable one in my last Stitch Fix but it was just a tiny bit too tight in the chest, so I had to send it back. I was so bummed!
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Awww bummer! Hopefully they can find you one that fits better! They are just to cute not to have one! 🙂
Love the bold colors of that print! Great alternative to pastels–they look terrible on me. http://www.lipstickstainsandblackcoffee.com/
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It’s so good to know what colors work for you! Definitely love bold colors myself!
Totally! Trial and error plus honest friends. (and my mom haha she holds nothing back)
This look is amazing! I always have too much stuff for a mini bag!
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Haha I carry a lot of stuff too, but I love how it forces me to consolidate! So refreshing!
I wish I could love these trends. I always need a larger purse with me to fit everything I need in it, even though I should downsize to help my back. I wish I was a dress girl, but I’m not – mostly because I’m too short and they never fit me right. You look perfect though!
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Aww thanks for the compliments Summer! And that’s OK that the trends don’t fit your lifestyle! You make your style work and it’s beautiful! 🙂
molly–i am SO loving these two trends!! the fit and flare is always my first choice and so appropriate for work as well! i think it is such a flattering fit and look on all ladies. and the mini bag is still such a huge trend, esp those from Tory or Kate Spade they keep coming out with them. i only have one and resisting any more mini bags but so hard bc they are stinkin cute! glad to see you back and hope you are having a restful spring break love. xoxo,
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Thanks Janna! I’m totally into both as well! I love that mini bags make the designer prices more affordable! Hope you get another 😉
Gorgeous dress! And I’m all for the mini bags. I got a really nice one but I want another one! Haha, They’re so pefect for spring.
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Thanks Autumn! Aren’t mini bags seriously SO cute?!
This dress is gorgeous on you. From the color to the print to the accessories, everything is perfect! I love mini bags – perfect to carry around without weighing you down 🙂 Loved your thoughts on spring and agree 100%. Keep smiling!
Love,
Monika | http://www.palateforstyle.com
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Thanks so much Monika! I’m glad you love mini bags as much as I do!
Okay this is seriously the cutest dress Molly! I can’t believe I don’t own a fit and flare dress – you definitely just inspired me to get one. I definitely love the mini bag trend, but have yet to try it. And btw you look so good in a bright pink lip! I feel like I can never pull it off .. lol. Hope ur having an awesome weekend beautiful!
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You don’t own one yet? You must! They would look SOOOO cute on you! Thanks for the compliments on my lip color too. I always wear bright lips haha!
Cute outfit! i love how much effort you put into your postings!!
x Merel
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Thank you Merel! You’re so sweet!
Such a gorgeous bright dress! And I love that print!
XO! Kaitlin | Blonde Expeditions
That dress is darling on you. So chic!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
Such a gorgeous dress! Love your style and you are so pretty!
Xo, Christianne
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I LOVE this look! It is so perfect for Spring. The fit and flare dresses and mini bags are a must!
xo, Anna Elizabeth
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