Posted by SanaSakinah on March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

So we’ve finally reached the month of March and spring is fast approaching. However, this weather has truly been much like an unruly 2 year old who just can’t sit still, throwing tantrums all over the place, and making sure to keep us all on our toes. While we’ve experienced summer-like weather in the last month or so, we’ve also plummeted back down to freezing temps, rain, and even snow/ blizzards in some parts of the country. If you’re like me then you’re probably totally over this wacky winter, and all the havoc it’s wreaked over the last few months.

When seasons start to collide and winter refuses to tap out to give way for the warmth and pleasantries of spring fever, one must ask themselves,”what do I wear?”. The end of winter is always quite an amusing time for me to see people who are still all bundled up like they’re stuck in Antarctica to those who are totally ready for the beach, flip flops and all (lol) . It’s the funniest thing ever to see two people in the same vicinity totally dressed for completely different seasons not knowing when to let winter go or totally insisting on skipping spring altogether. However irrational this type of weather may be, it always allows me to get a little more funky and creative with layering which I absolutely love. That’s why I chose this outfit on the blog today.

I knew I wanted to wear this beautiful coral textured and ruffled tank dress/ blouse for this outfit. I absolutely love this piece which I thrifted ages ago. The color is so rich and vibrant along with the textured chiffon like fabric that just falls in this beautiful layered tier of soft ruffles. I have worn this piece many times and it never disappoints any outfit I pair it with. I just adore how romantic and feminine it is!!

So I paired my long hunter green cardgian with this outfit. I just loved how the green and coral paired so nicely together. This is another piece I thrifted years ago, and has been with me for some time now. I just love the never ending waterfall of ruffles all along the collar and down the front of it. I thought the ruffles in this cardigan along with the ruffles of my blouse merged so beautifully together without being so gaudy and over the top.

So because this look is all about playing around with layers and texture, I chose my faux leather bomber jacket. Y’all know this has become one of my staples for sure!! I love the contrast of the short tough leather jacket against the longer and softer feminine layers underneath.

I went with a pair of simple light blue jeans for my bottom. Of course everything else is doing ALL the talking. I didn’t need anything too busy down bottom as well (lol).

I chose this oversized floral printed handbag by Aldo. I just love how this bag merged with my outfit so perfectly picking up the beautiful hunter green in the straps and trim along with the beautiful orange flowers printed all over a mustard yellow/ goldish background.

So, of course, I chose my mustard yellow corduroy flats which I thought went great with my handbag and my overall outfit. Now I love a nice pair of heels, but flats can be just as cute and these worked very nicely and were sooo comfy!!

Last but not least, I chose this nude cappuccino colored jersey hijab along with these coral colored beaded bracelets I used for my earrings. Nude hijabs are a great staple to have in your wardrobe because they can compliment a number of different color combinations.

Welp, that’s it for today you guys!! I hope you enjoyed this late winter/ early spring look of mine. Wherever you are, I hope you’re staying both warm and dry. It won’t be much longer before we all can revel in the coming of spring’s blessings and bounties. Until next time, don’t forget to stay and slay on a budget!!! *Waves*