Winter to Spring

Going from Winter to Spring is always exciting. You get to change out what you've been wearing for the past three and get into fabulous accessories full of colors, a new bright handbag, fun lightweight scarves and of course shaking off those big chunky sweaters for perfect little vests {and of course all that black}.
That being said, here in Indiana, it may be snowing in March and 34 degrees in April. The last thing you want to do is look like your getting off of a plane from Florida in Indiana when your headed out. You can still look like your ready for spring while keep warm.

Here are some great tips and tricks to keep you warm while looking nice and springy.

1. Color
Know what the "new" colors of spring are to easily stay on trend and up to date. Check out Pantone {https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2017}to see the Color of the Year and each This Spring Season {https://www.pantone.com/fashion-color-report-spring-2017?from=topNav}. This years Color of the Year is Greenery. Also try some of this Spring Seasons colors Primrose Yellow, Pale Dogwood, Hazelnut, Island Paradise, Pink Yarrow, Niagara, Kale, Lapis Blue and Flame.

2. Jewelry
Accessories are the key to easily adding a pop of color to your wardrobe.  Try a fun pink {try a Pale Dogwood or Pink Yarrow}, Greenery, or Blue {Island Paradise, Niagara or Lapis Blue} long necklace with a fun trendy tassel OR a great statement piece or a great statement earring with matching bracelet {a great option when paired with a scarf}.

3. Scarves
It's finally time to toss those thick, cozy blanket scarves and grab your light weight breathable scarves. Try one made with lace or one with tassels! It's time to have fun with your wardrobe! This is a great {and so easy} way to add color to any outfit. If its a little cooler out try a larger thin brightly colored scarf so it will keep you warm while you look springy.

3. Handbags
Do away with that dark gloomy handbag and get a great new fresh handbag. This is a great way to start your "spring cleaning". We end up with soooo much junk in our handbags they don't need. Empty yours out and whatever you do don't put it all in your new bag. Lighten your load. Try something fun!

4. Vests & Dusters
A duster is a light, loose-fitting long coat, jacket or sweater - it should hit mid calf to top of your ankle {NO, this is not going to make you look shorter than you are, pairing this with a monotone outfit under it and a simple long necklace will actually make you look taller!}. Adding a pop of color with a light vest or duster on a cooler Indiana spring day is a great way to look and feel fabulous.

5. Booties/Shooties/Ankle Boots
These are absolutely the most trendy way to take your wardrobe from winter to spring. They are fabulous paired with dresses or cuffed skinnies. Go for a lighter color, try and steer clear of black to keep a more springy feel {and before you say you only wear black, YES, you can wear light brown/taupe/stone booties with a black top or dress/tunic}.

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Fabulous Cut Out Booties available at Lyn-Maree's starting 2/27/17 to order call 260.908.1391
{{Left Image, Black, $43.99 6-10 - Right Image, Taupe, $46.99 5.5-10}}

6. Leggings 
Leggings for me are a must. I am always freezing cold and crazy pale {I would hate to blind someone by accident before my legs see the sun}. To help stay warm and covered but look nice and springy ditch the black leggings! That's right ladies, ditch the black leggings. I know they are an amazing staple and yes I am guilty of it too, but try a new color. You don't have to get crazy but try a navy or charcoal to start out then inch yourself towards a cloud grey, taupe, ivory or white. *Please note a LONG Tunic/Dress/Slip Dress is a MUST with lighter colored leggings  even though they are not see though {yes, even if your in amazing shape or 15, your booty and camel toe MUST MUST be covered}.

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Have a Fabulous Day,

Emma, Owner & Stylist
Lyn-Maree's
209 N Main St
Auburn, IN 46706
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What's your comfort zone?

I have a simple question for you! When did you change your hairstyle last? I don't mean wearing a baseball cap or pulling it back as a change. I mean a really new style, not just a trim. I'd bet more than not, you have to really think about it. Why is that? I sugest that it is a comfort thing! Ok, got your hair styles five years ago and have it all figured out how to maintain it, so it is just easier to keep it. This is human nature, nothing to be ashamed of, but something you need to be aware of.
I have another question for you... I may have several, I'm still thinking! Lol. How many of you get your nails done? Shellac, gel, acrylic, what ever, I'll bet you are staying in the same color palette as you've worn for years. Sometimes when asked, women will say, I've always been a pink person... WHAT! Really??? I can tell you that we are never, a fill in the blank, person all the time! I know for a fact, what I absolutely loved when I was 25, I don't much care for now although at the time I though things were the end all. I sometime look at my wedding china choice and wonder what the hell was I thinking!
For our really young readers, I'm sure you can never imagine yourself in an SUV or minivan, swearing that your sporty little car is the only type you'd be caught in! Well, little sweeties, let me explain. Once children come into your life, all bets are off! But this is an example of us actually changing, but only because necessity is dictating us to do so. Again, human nature.

So, why do we fight change so much? Change is something that renews our spirit, renews others perception of us, and opens all sorts of new doors and avenues to explore. Simple changes are the easiest to make. A new hair style, new makeup colors, new accessories that are different than what you've been wearing can open a whole new world of style.

Style should be personal, one no one can exactly duplicate. Make it YOURS! Look at fashion, look in magazine, online ,wherever. Ten pick out things you like about these looks and adapt it to you. I recommend using Pantone.com. There you can get the latest fashion colors, trends and great ideas to inspire your look. Emphasis on the word INSPIRE. Remember, your body type may not allow for some very chic styles, but some part of the look will. Take into consideration your coloring, body type, and age. Pick colors, whether for fashions or your hair that flatter you. Use colors that just aren't right for you away from your face for example. Try a "younger" shade of nail polish. Try high lighting your hair or getting it cut. Keep it fresh and you will find that you too don't like everything nearly as much as you thought. Adding a new scarf or statement piece to an old top can update and renew your style and you. It's not how much you have to spend on new items, it's only that you have to spend some thought!

A Lyn-Marees you can experiment with thousands of combinations and be assured that you are receiving truthful advise while avoiding sticker shock! In an effort to maintain an individual look, we only purchase one of each item, so when you pick up a piece here, you know you are not going to see it on anyone else in town! One less thing to worry about! Chain stores can not offer this unique service, they have buyers that buy in volume for thousands of stores. We handpick each piece and only buy for you. Keep this in mind and get out of that comfort zone and have a very exciting New Year!