Celebrity Hair Inspiration for Spring 2015

Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. We are turning to celebrities for the scoop on this season's hottest hair trends with an emphasis on styles that are fun, care-free and easy to manage. Last summer, we highlighted the long bob, and are happy to report that it's still trending this season. Celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Lucy Hale and Emma Roberts are all successfully rocking this look. We especially love how they tuck one side behind the ear, which adds a little edge and  shows off their statement earrings.

Taylor Swift was recently spotted at the iHeartRadio Music Awards with a change to her long bob: thick, choppy bangs with lots of volume. Her awards for the night included Artist of the Year and Song of the Year with "Shake it Off" among others. Taylor's music and looks are adored by fans and this night was proof that she still has it.

We haven't forgotten about the long-haired beauties! For long hair, it's all about long layers and subtle ombre (aka, 'sombre'), illustrated perfectly by Minka Kelly (above). 'Sombre' is taking the trendy ombre hair color and making it more subtle and blended by adding layers to frame the face and brightening the ends with a natural color.

Kenza Zouiten is a great example of how long layers combined with subtle ombre can create a care-free, beautiful style for long hair. Bangs blow-dried away from the face matched with a deep side part can help achieve this look.

To get another great look inspired by Taylor Swift, check out our tips here.

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Written by: Katy Abramowich

Get the Look: AnnaSophia Robb's Romper

Soul Surfer star, 21-year-old AnnaSophia Robb took the photo above (which was published in Teen Vogue) while in Florence, Italy. This travel friendly outfit is ideal for spring break traveling and family vacations as we approach the summer months. AnnaSophia's outfit is totally adventure-worthy. With celebrities rocking rompers all over the streets as the weather gets warmer, AnnaSophia wears it best in our book. The romper is a classic piece that has a history dating back to the early 20th century, but is making a huge comeback. Rompers are cute, comfortable and provide coverage while still being cool enough for the summer, or wearable when it's colder in the evenings when paired with a cardigan. We love how AnnaSophia's romper features long sleeves and a button-up look along with a really fun pattern. AnnaSophia accessorizes her plaid romper with a neutral-colored belt, sunglasses, comfortable flats and a long gold pendant necklace. The trick to wearing a romper is choosing one with an interesting pattern or material and having fun pairing it with accessories.

Good news! You can get a look similar to AnnaSophia's, all at Forever 21, and all for under $60.

Romper/Belt/Sunglasses/Necklace/Shoes

We love our Top Buttons photography lead, Elisabeth Huijskens and how she is choosing to rock her romper this spring! For more romper history and details on where she scored her outfit, visit her blog here. Happy spring!

Written by: Katy Abramowich

Jennifer Lawrence: Minimal Makeup Looks for Spring 2015

"I'm a big believer in accepting yourself and not really worrying about it."

Jennifer Lawrence, the 24-year-old Hunger Games star is known for being blunt about the importance of self-confidence. We love Jennifer for many reasons, including her ability to rock completely natural and minimal-makeup looks all over magazine covers and red carpets.

A lot of assumptions come along with wearing makeup– there are stereotypes that girls who wear heavy makeup are self-conscious or vain. However, we love makeup and the fun that comes along with trying a bold, fuchsia lip or a subtle smokey eye.

On the other hand, a minimalistic makeup look lets others know that you are confident in your own skin through your makeup choice. It allows extra time to sleep in, and a fresh face can feel great from time-to-time, especially on long days when you do not feel like reapplying your pretty pink lipstick multiple times.

You do not need to avoid makeup completely (which we definitely do not object to!), but your makeup routine can be oh-so-simple with just a few quick steps. To get a look like Jennifer's, all you need is five or six products.

The trick to being confident with a natural look is starting with a fresh foundation. If you are prone to blemishes, dab a concealer under your eyes and on any blemishes. Next, add a pea-sized amount of foundation all over, including over eyelids and down the neck-line. We love Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation because the clay-base formula makes it wearable all day long, and it also has SPF 15 (we love anything with a little added SPF!)

Eyebrows can make a huge difference when going for a minimalistic look, so once you  have gotten rid of any stray hairs, try lightly filling them in with a shimmer-free eye shadow color that is just a shade lighter than your eyebrow color.

Finally, finish off the look by curling your lashes and adding one or two coats of black mascara and a tinted lip gloss. Trust us-- that's all you need.

Hillary Duff and Katy Perry, prove that a minimal-look can be gorgeous worn in different ways.

One last thing– it is officially spring, which means that lots of fun-in-the-sun is on the way. We can not stress the importance of wearing sunscreen enough. Preserving that beautiful skin is crucial to being able to rock the minimal-makeup look as you get older and wrinkles start to develop (which we know seems so far away that it will never happen– but trust us on this one). Use an SPF of at least 30, pay special attention to the face, and reapply after you go in the water or sweat. We love Sun Bum's Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 30 because it makes protecting your face easy and is compact enough to fit in any bag for those on-the-go pool and beach trips with your girlfriends.

Written by: Katy Abramowich

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Closet Staple: The Denim Jacket

The jean jacket has been around for…oh, like FOREVER! It’s the one jacket that never seems to go out of style. We reach for it time and time again when we need that perfect lightweight layer that will keep us warm and stylish.  Even though "old faithful" has been around for a while, it seems to be making a comeback this Spring. All over the web, images are popping up of celebrities and fashion bloggers rocking this closet staple. So, if you are looking for a refresher on ways to wear your trusty denim jacket or maybe you've never even purchased one, we have some style inspiration for you.

Denim On Denim 

Wear your jean jacket with your favorite pair of jeans or mix it up by pairing it with colored jeans.

 

Denim With Skirts or Dresses

For a casual day out, add denim to your skirts or dresses.

Denim Dressed Up

Denim isn't just for running errands or laid back days, you can absolutely wear it with a fancy dress, heels and a statement necklace.

Denim And Leather

If you want to add a little edge to your look, pair your jacket with leather.

Denim With Patterns

Denim looks great with not only solids, but it can be paired with florals, plaids, stripes, and the list goes on.

Whether spending a casual day out with friends or hitting the town for an evening out, your denim jacket can keep you comfy and stylish. If your in the market for a new jacket we've got you covered. Check out the links below for four options all under $150.

American Eagle, $49.95 // H & M, $29.95

 J Crew, $150.00 (sale $119.99) // Old Navy, $34.94

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

*Images via Pinterest

Trendy Tuesday: Spring Prom Dresses!

The search for the perfect prom dress is upon us... What kind of styles are you going for? Are you all about the glitz and glam, or do you rock a vintage vibe? In honor of the beauty of Spring, we're obsessing over bright and beautiful prom dresses. Here's a few we found that you should check out:

This sweet baby pink gown from Loving Dresses oozes sophistication... Not to mention the sheer top provides a little extra coverage without being too obtrusive. $130

This showstopping gown keeps it light for Spring in a beautiful light turquoise - and is also available in a multitude of other colors! Again from Loving Dresses, the 3/4 lace sleeves add an air of timeless grace and beauty. $170

This bold hot pink gown is full of sparkle and is sure to show just how pumped and ready you are for prom! The empire waist will flatter many figures, and the cap sleeves add a touch of modesty without being too much! $140

Talk about a princess dress! This modern day Cinderella blue ball gown can be your perfect prom dress - and you don't even need a fairy Godmother! $180

This BEAUTIFUL rose gold dress is feminine and fun, and is perfect if you're looking to shake it up by not wearing a floor-length gown! $124

We know this can be one of the biggest decisions you have to face during the school year... And we hope it's been helpful! Just remember: Keep it Classy, and Be You!

Trendy Tuesday: Holographic Details

Along with the typical and always popular floral prints, lace, and pastel colors that are staples for spring, a new trend is rising up with the flowers - holographic material. Sounds futuristic, right? But holographic clothes aren't just for the Jetson's anymore, it's for all of us. There are two ways to do this trend - go all the way, or just a touch here and there. For those of you who are all in on the holographic/iridescent trend, get ready because the sheen and shimmer of this trend will knock you off your feet.

Urban Outfitters is currently selling some pretty fun holographic woven sweaters that take the boring out of winter/spring transition pieces. You can find this beauty on sale for $70.

Another fantastic sale find - this ASOS t-shirt dress has super fun holographic detailing on the sleeves and hemline. Sale price? $22. Amazing.

This sheer Topshop shirt is perfect for layering, and the embroidered polka dots add fun iridescent shimmer in every movement. This little gem can be found for $64.

For those of you lovely ladies heading down the easier path of integrating this fun new trend through subtle details and accessories - we've got just the thing for you.

This holographic chain bracelet will add a little glitz and fun to your outfit, without overdoing the flashy new trend. Another sweet Topshop find - and only $13.

ASOS again saves the day with a cute little jeans belt just waiting to spruce up your everyday jeans & tee combo. At under $13, can you even refuse?

This sweet Deena & Ozzy cardholder amplifies the holographic material with its quilted detailing. Loving it already? Love it even more for its $14 price tag.

Whatever your preference, holographic accessories and details can fit into your style in a multitude of ways. Whether you consider yourself sporty, preppy, or edgy - that iridescent quality is sure to add a little sparkle to your day! Stay trendy, lovely ladies!

Trendy Tuesday: Smile-Worthy Shoes

With winter wrapping up and spring emerging, it's time to put away those over-sized boots and break out some cute flats that will usher in the happiness and warmth of spring - starting with your toes!

Adorable, right? Chiara Ferragni is a fashion blogger who has designed these funky mismatched shoes. Though each shoe has it's own design, together the pair add a fun and fresh detail that will bring any outfit to life.

Here's the catch - these adorable shoes cost a whopping $211 US dollars. Tears, I know. That was our initial reaction too. Luckily, this sweet trend has taken off and can be found all over the place (and on the cheap, too!)

If you've never heard of ModCloth, get right on out of town, because it is one of the most adorable online shopping sites in the world. Full of vintage and fun styles, ModCloth supplies us ladies with the perfect mix of modern & vintage attire! ModCloth also conveniently has a selection of flats that remind us of Chiara's - but for much less.

These DV8 flats are cute and colorful - and $45!

These Liliana loafers add a SUPER fun detail to everyday jeans and t-shirts - and at $38, your super power could be described as "super frugal"

Though much more simple than any Chiara flats out there, these adorable flats add the same fun of mismatched embroidery without being too crazy (hint hint: subtle Valentine's day reminder?) These simple navy blue flats are $40.

Whatever your style may be like, don't be afraid to let this fun new trend inspire you! (Do I smell a DIY in the air?) Whip out the glitter and scissors and make your own fun and sparkly flats - or splurge on a brand new pair from ModCloth!

Whatever you do, don't forget to stay trendy!

P.S. - Loving this trend? Check out some others - Spring Bomber Jackets, Contrast-Collared Button-Downs

Mix It Up For Spring

Spring is in full bloom with vibrant colors and beautiful weather. It's a time when flowers and new beginnings blossom. As for fashion this season, why not begin trying new trends and experimenting with textures and prints.

We decided to take experimenting a bit further by layering a floral crop top over a lace dress. It is a perfect balance of texture and print. Because crop tops can be a hassle to pair "appropriately," this dress is a great solution. So whether it is styling garments in a new way or updating the old wardrobe, Spring is the time for fresh trends.

 Dress | Jacket | Floral Top | Purse | Bracelets | Ring

Photo Credit:  Moments by Jen

A SHOPPING SPREE WITH PURPOSE

The team would agree that our favorite part of the Top Button's Project is being able to Give Back.  In addition to providing cute and modest clothing styles online for young ladies to get ideas from, we take young women on shopping sprees who would not otherwise be able to do so for themselves!  As our organization continues to grow, we look to offer the Top Buttons Wardrobe Makeover opportunity for young women across the country- and more often.  At the bottom of this post are details on how to collaborate with us on this project if interested.

This month we partnered with The Core; a youth group from Epic church in Lakeland, FL.   Anastasia Malone, the host who nominated the teen chosen to be on this shopping spree, began as a leader for The Core a little over a year ago.  She shared a bit about why she volunteers to mentor youth by saying, “I do it because I have a passion for young ladies between the ages of 12-16 to see, understand and grab hold of what God has called and purposed them to do! I just love that age in general, so why not take time out of my week to just love on them!”

As we have done with shopping sprees before, we took Deni into a shop and filled 2 carts full of clothing!  Choosing clothes for Deni to try on was a fun-filled, group effort.  As the shopping progressed, the “no’s” turned into “maybe’s” and the “maybe’s” turned into “YES!”  We did have to convince her to step out of her box a bit to try on a couple items, but once she put them on, the smile of satisfaction on her face told us how pleased she was.  We enjoyed sharing ideas on how to wear different pieces in a way that would express her personal style, work with her body type, and keep her essentials covered.  After a morning of power shopping, Deni went home with several items to create a new wardrobe with!  This sweet young lady came out of the store radiating with positive energy.

And off to Peterson Park we go for Deni's photo shoot in one of her new outfits...

When asked what her favorite part of the day was, Deni said, “picking out the clothes!”  She shared how she felt honored to have been nominated, and we felt honored to have been able to provide her with this experience.

Anastasia Malone is seen below on the left, then Kenady (our TB teen team member), Deni (shopping spree winner), and Anastasia Jones (our TB Give Back Director).

All shopping sprees are funded through donations given to our non-profit organization. If you are interested in donating funds or services to provide deserving teens with a Top Buttons Wardrobe Makeover, please contact Anastasia Jones-Downing at anastasia@topbuttons.org.

Written by: Anastasia Jones

Photo Credit: Shelby Danielle

Molly's OOTW

In our TB fashion posts, we will still be showing off some styles for cooler weather, BUT we have to face the facts!  Spring has sprung according to the groundhog!  Therefore, now is a great time to break out those white jeans that you have been sobbing about not being able to wear since Labor Day!

Pair them with a cute pink pastel shirt and another solid color jacket for a business casual look great for school, work, or play! Below are the links to find these items at the right price.

For the shoes, I would pair something that would tie in the color in the jacket, like these adorable peep toe wedges.

For accessories, to me less is more. I like these adjustable bracelets because they are inexpensive and they come in so many varieties.

Jacket | Jeans | Top | Belt | Shoes | Bracelet

All of these items were found at Forever21.com.  Forever 21 is a popular store with lots to offer, but not all items are TB worthy.  We will provide our modest picks from this store and others like it with our "OOTW" posts!