Spring Inspiration

Image via The Glamourai 

Was browsing over some of my favorite blogs and I just can't get over how in love I am with The Glamourai's blog. I idolize her style and feel like out of the popular stylists/bloggers out there, I can relate to her style the most. She has an eclectic girly style with a love for prints and embraces all current fashion trends. I feel like her perspective on style is fresh and young.  

Here was an image of one of her outfit posts she did back in March that I fell head over heels with. She's paired floral pants with a light sweater and a white sheer blouse underneath with plexiglass/lucite heels. I mean those Prada heels are tugging at my heart strings. I loved the simplistic yet girly-chic look that she's rocking. 

I had never thought to pair a sheer blouse underneath a sweater like that. It's so modern classic. I must definitely try this ensemble out with my floral pants. I love getting inspired by others. I hope you go out and try this look too! It would be perfect look for a weekend-out or even for a cute date night with some friends. Classic, cool, modern and girly.  

xoxo the SG

Mints, Cucumbers, Forests, and Emeralds

Summer time! It's finally here. The forecast on trends is out. I've been seeing mostly the same elements: florals, brights, lots and lots of neons, minimalism/monochromatic, metallics, and the such. Resort 2013 collections have been strutting their stuff on the runways recently. The color wheel is in full effect for summer, but I spy with my little sparkly eyes, more green than anything (at least that's what I think). GREeN. 

From Vogue to street styles to accessories, the color seems to be everywhere. All shades of green from mints to cucumbers to forest to emeralds are popping up. The versatility of green is magical. It can be quite electrifying, stunning, and mystical.  I'll be honest, I've never really worn much of green but this new trend is making me want to make a splash with this color. This trailblazing new trend is becoming an extremely prominent and popular shade for the summer looks. 

But now don't just think of green clothes, but ACCESSORIES as well. Add a pop of this color to an outfit with a new handbag or a large chunky jewelry piece. Trust me, this trend is coming in so many shades, there is simply no excuse to say 'Oh but green looks terrible on me!' I say 'embrace your inner naturalist'.  Don't be the last one to try the trend out, instead be the trend-setter! Just take a look at some Resort 2013 runway samples from below so you get what I mean (and a little inspiration). 

Band of Outsiders Resort 2013

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013

BCBG Resort 2013

Preen Resort 2013

Bottega Veneta Resort 2013

Bottega Veneta Resort 2013

Chanel Resort 2013

Escada Resort 2013

Karen Elson at the CFDA Awards

Some green with metallic

Natasha Bedingfield 

Oscar de La Renta Resort 2013

All images via multiple sources

XOXO The Sparkle Girl 

Best Dressed

Look at how flawlessly gorgeous Charlize Theron looks at The Today Show in New York, wearing a Lanvin dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. Talk about perfection. That hair, the lip color, the simplicity, I'm awestruck. I'm absolutely loving black for summer. I've never been a fan of the color, but something about it being so effortless makes it a perfect pairing for summer. Keep it simple or dress it up with accessories and shoes. Either way, you cannot go wrong. Now I know why everyone loves the color black so much. I guess I'm a little late to the game ;)