Chi City!

So I'm currently sitting on the balcony of a Chicago condo overlooking what feels like half the city- and I love it! Chicago is one of my favorite cities and being only 4 hours or so away from Lansing where I live, it's so easy to come down here for a weekend. Just a little photo I snapped from the balcony where I'm sitting!

Back In Time

Something I've been thinking about for a while now is the repetitive nature of fashion. It seems that everything that's trending now is in fact a throwback to 60s, 70s and 80s fashion. The new spin on it is in fact the combination of these three decades that has inspired designers this year. Polka dots + peplum? Hello 60s and 80s! Just a little note on something I've been thinking about...I absolutely love the reinvention of old trends, so this isn't something negative in my mind at all. I just wish my mom kept more of her old clothes for me to steal!!

Spotty Trending

Polka dots are taking over! The former, seemingly childish fashion has suddenly become the new face of couture. Okay, maybe not the face of couture, but you get the idea. Polka dots have been spotted everywhere (pun intended). From clothes to jewelry to nails, polka dots are definitely popping up in every aspect of the fashion industry. 

Spotty Trending by siri1218 featuring wayfare sunglasses

Dorothy Perkins sleeveless dress
$57 - dorothyperkins.com

Ralph Lauren Collection ankle wrap sandals
$595 - saksfifthavenue.com

Brahmin polka dot handbag
$295 - brahmin.com

With Love From CA wayfare sunglasses
$15 - pacsun.com

floral+color

I love floral prints, especially for spring! I think a cute way to play up florals are to add a pop of a different color, like these turquoise pumps. I'm not really a believer in the idea that having one busy piece doesn't mean you can't have another statement piece of some kind. Something like this, without a pattern but is simply bringing another color to the ensemble, works really well! Let me know what you think :)

floral+color by siri1218 featuring a short ruffle skirt

Faith Connexion jersey knit top
€130 - shopmrsh.com

Etoile Isabel Marant short ruffle skirt
€215 - youheshe.com

Pumps
£33 - axparis.co.uk

Blazers, Blazers and Blazers...oh my!

I have to say, (one of) my (multiple) recent weaknesses has been for blazers. I love that they have become such a versatile staple in any closet and they are no longer restricted to the office or any one season. An easy way to take away from the menswear aspect of a blazer is to wear a colored, shorter blazer. From stripes to patterns to trending spring colors, you can find pretty much any style or type of blazer you're looking for! Here are a few of my favorites:

Pim+Larkin floral blazer, Piperlime.com

         

Silence and Noise striped blazer, Urban Outfitters

Coral Blazer, Piperlime.com

DIY color blocking

As we move into spring, color is popping up everywhere! Turquoise, yellow, and pink are becoming the new black, gray and brown we wore so religiously in the winter. While this isn't anything new, the idea of color blocking is and has become extremely popular. I've found it really hard to find color block pieces I really like; color block pieces also become the focus of an outfit when you wear them. I love the idea of DIY color blocking an entire outfit! Your whole outfit becomes the focus, rather than just one piece. It's a tricky trend to follow, but by just picking one or two vibrant colors paired with a more neutral color, you can color block without completely looking like a rainbow.

DIY color blocking by siri1218 featuring enamel earrings

Blonde Blonde sheer blouse
£20 - bankfashion.co.uk

True Religion green skinny jeans
$245 - stylebop.com

ALDO platform high heels
$110 - aldoshoes.com

Miso enamel earrings
£9 - republic.co.uk

Hello!

Simply put, Backyard Goldmine started in my mind as a fashion blog but has evolved into more of a fashion and lifestyle blog to explore my loves, wishes and dreams. I post about anything and everything from clothes to food to travel to DIY, all aspect of self-expression that I love. I hope to inspire and be inspired by exploring the new and old and always remembering to appreciate the little things in life.