The Northern Southern Belle: Spring trends to help your wardrobe blossom

The Northern Southern Belle: Spring trends to help your wardrobe blossom

The following is a biweekly fashion column, complemented by George Wong’s column LU’s GQ. The weather yesterday was so beautiful and gave me hope for a gorgeous, sunny spring ahead! With the warming temperatures (which will hopefully stick around soon instead of just coming every once in a while!) starting to make appearances again, we can finally begin to put away the chunky sweaters and warm boots in exchange for more springy pieces. With that being said, here are some pieces that can be great transitions into spring. Floral anything I absolutely love most floral prints and wear them all year round, but they’re especially good for spring. They go with the fresh, new vibe that the season brings and are perfect for matching the stunning flowers that will soon bloom. One of my favorite pieces that I have is a thin floral kimono. There are so many colors in it, which provides numerous outfit options. I can pair it with multiple different tops and even solid colored dresses. In addition to the kimono, I own several floral tops and dresses. I find the patterns flirty, fun and calming, and I think that goes along with the season. I have always been a skinny jean girl, but recently I have gotten into wearing other kinds of jeans, too! My favorite pair is a boyfriend cut pair with roses embroidered up the sides. I love pairing them with a solid red top and hoop earrings for a bright look.     Short sleeve dresses! My favorite thing to wear! I love the light, airy feeling of them and the ability to...
Elliott’s Eye (On Fashion) : Lipscomb Street Style Take 6

Elliott’s Eye (On Fashion) : Lipscomb Street Style Take 6

Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee.  Style even appears at Lipscomb University.  These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style.   Name:  J O R  D A  N     B  R U  N  E  L  L  E Year: Sophomore Style:  Easy / Cool / Outdoorsman Inspirations: Thrfting The Great Outdoors Ryan Adams   1. boots-Fossil  2. pants-Levi’s  3. button down-Plato’s Closet  4. graphic shirt- Forever 21     Name: S  A  R  A  H    M  C  G  E  E Year: Freshman Style: Whatever / I / Feel Inspirations: Zooey Deschanel Cupcakes and Cashmere   1. dress- Forever 21 2. shoes-Sperry  3. necklace-Gift  4. bag-Nordstrom       Name: K  E  V  I  N    E  R  W  I  N Year: Junior Style: Relaxed / West Coast / Minimalism Inspirations: Typhography Lunova Labs the moon science fiction novels   1. shorts- Dockers  2. shoes-Toms  3. shirt-Target...
Elliott’s Eye (On Fashion): Lipscomb Street Style Take 4

Elliott’s Eye (On Fashion): Lipscomb Street Style Take 4

Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee.  Style even appears at Lipscomb University.  These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. Name:  P R I Y A   P A P P U Year:      Junior Style:      middle school quirky Inspirations: The Daybook                            Rockstar Daries                            J Crew   1. boots-Hunter    2. skirt-Old Navy  3. shirt- Local Honey  4. jacket-Forever 21  5. belt- J.Crew Name: A L L I S O N   C O L L I N S Year:     Freshman Style:     whimsically feminine Inspirations:  ModCloth Tumblr Ballerinas 1. dress and boots-Urban 2. necklace-ModCloth 3. jacket and tights- Target                                   Name: M O N A I H   S A M Year: Sophomore Style: Sophisticated Hip Hop Inspirations: Dwayne Wade Lebron James Kanye West 1. watch- G-Shock 2. shirt- H & M 3. pants-Karamaloop 4. hat- Lids 5. shoes-...