Loving: Painterly Florals

You don’t get the chance to see me that often, but I’m warming up to the idea of posting an outfit shot of myself every so often. Kinda scary, but I’m ready to go for it anyway, and even decided to be a part of Monday Mingle today.

Shirt: Gianetta, Jacket: Trina Turk, Jeans: Lucky Brand, Sunglasses: Kate Spade, Bag: Kooba

There are bunches of floral prints available this spring and you’ll see them aplenty when you hit the stores. You’ll find the tried-and-true floral prints and also the soft-edged, blurred painterly floral prints that I especially like. Maybe they appeal to me because they have a an abstract art quality to them. They remind me of flowers that have been washed out by a spring rain shower.

Here’s are some knock-out floral prints that I found online – freshly picked and in stores now.

: Sparkle & Fade

: Zara

: Haute Hippie

: Zara

: Citron

: Robert Rodriguez

Sparkle & Fade (Urban Outfitters), $49
Zara printed dress, $79
Haute Hippie surplice tank, $245
Zara Flower Print shirt, $59
Citron ‘Cascading Waterfall’ silk jacket, $173
Robert Rodriguez Silk Printed Tank, $265

Loving the bright colors and whimsy of these prints and think they’ll slide splendidly into a warm weather wardrobe.

xLaura

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Teen Told To Clean His Room Find Winning Lotto Ticket (Scotland)
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14 responses to “Loving: Painterly Florals”

Cecelia Feld | April 16, 2012 at 4:14 pm | Reply

I love your combination of floral and slightly tailored. Not “floral to the max.” I still think florals or any strong print look best on the slim and young (like you).
- bucklebuttonzip | April 16, 2012 at 5:22 pm | Reply
  
  Cecelia,
  Thanks so much! I’ve learned that I can only do smaller prints — the bigger ones completely overtake me.
  xLaura
Diane | April 16, 2012 at 5:09 pm | Reply

Like the personal aspect. Keep the pictures coming!
- bucklebuttonzip | April 16, 2012 at 5:24 pm | Reply
  
  Diane,
  Thanks! You know me, a bit camera shy.
  xLaura
Elisa | April 16, 2012 at 6:27 pm | Reply

You look beautiful! I love how the shadows dance around like the pattern on your shirt….really pretty!

elisa
- bucklebuttonzip | April 17, 2012 at 9:14 am | Reply
  
  thanks Elisa! I just loved that spot in front of the flowering tree. Everything is bloom here.
  xLaura
nicole feliciano (@momtrends) | April 16, 2012 at 9:22 pm | Reply

I’m loving all the florals too!
Jill Seiman (@Glamamom) | April 16, 2012 at 10:21 pm | Reply

So pretty. I love a little pop of floral under the blazer.
gracefully50 | April 17, 2012 at 5:42 am | Reply

Yay Laura!!
Glad to see you in person. How stylish are you? You’re a natural!!
I really love the prints with neutrals…my kind of getup! More please!!!

Jeannie
- bucklebuttonzip | April 17, 2012 at 9:12 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Jeannie, I really appreciate the support on putting myself out there. You and I both love the neutrals! I’m learning a trick or two from you every week. When you push your boundaries, it makes me think I can too.
  xLaura
Kristin | April 18, 2012 at 11:11 am | Reply

Thanks so much for joining us! You look gorgeous! Love that print!
- bucklebuttonzip | April 18, 2012 at 2:43 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Kristen for the Monday Mingle. You’ve got a whole slew of fun bloggers participating.
  xLaura
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