Springing into summer!

Can you believe we are in June!!??? The weather has been so amazing and has got me excited about the fun prints, color pops and bold accessories that work in spring and through summer!! So let’s get into a few of my favorite pieces that get me through season to season!

Right now my shopping focus is for summer BUT I love to get a piece that I can see me wearing layered NOW. If you have been following me on IG than you have seen my current boutique obsession more amore boutique in New Haven Connecticut. That’s where I scored this fab green floral print dress! I know this dress will be on rotation this summer.

How about adding a dress with your favorite pair of suit pants! The shorter the dress easier to make into a long tunic top layered with a great bright pant! When the weather turns hot, hot, hot I will add a pair of Bermuda shorts, brunch ready!

Let’s get into prints!! Color pops are always a good idea!!! Pairing together separate, doesn’t matter! You can easily pair the third quarter sleeve with shorts and the pants with a simple tank! So get the fun print and don’t look back!

Go with that neon pop and make it a high neck line and sleeveless! This way for spring it can be layered, under or over with a great puff sleeve or even a sheer sleeve!

Now let’s talk long sleeve and a maxi skirt!!! I LOVE taking a maxi and turning it to a strapless!!! So easy to pair with fun bold metallic accessories! The long sleeve can easily pair with denim anything!!

Kimonos or bust!!!! Do not sleep on long dusters, kimono and robe pieces to layer with jeans to suits to a hot night out with the hubs!!

I hope some of these fab spring finds make a splash this summer in your wardrobe!

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Have a fantastic weekend, as always thank you for being here!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Dresses of spring

What is a spring dress? For me that includes all kinds! From maxi to sun and a little bit of flow…it’s all about the details that you add with the dress to give the title spring!

Great cotton neutral wrap dresses can pop with layers and bigger than life bags!

This white embroidered beauty is from Mexico! It’s absolutely hands down a favorite!! love adding colorful accessories to give a celebration kind of vibe!

It’s not exactly a dress but adding what I call my wrestling belt created a dress vibe! The hot pink knee highs took it to a whole new level!

Loved the way that this yellow popped with the cloudy gray! The shape was fun and an instant mood boost! Gave a bit of royal vibes!

Fairytales are made of metallic fabrics and dainty necklaces! Working in like colors to your earrings and accessories creates a match made in heaven!

Textured lace, Jean jackets and evil eyes will keep the pep in your spring step!

Kaftans and an art show…yes please!! Keeping things easy breezy when on the go!

Denim gives far from the blues!! Pop it with colors from the print. I always find navy to be so flattering!

Love using hot summer day dresses in spring!! Great for layering and bringing in a little hot weather vibe!

Simple cotton dresses can be cinched at the waist to create a great shape!! Definitely invest in a neutral fringed sweater to have through chilly summer nights and well into fall and even winter!!

Grab that white linen dress and add tweed for some great texture!! Pair the look with a neutral! Hats are always a great accessory addition for spring!

So start getting use of your summer wardrobe by layering before spring is over!!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Street wear

This time of year layers are necessary!! I’m not always dressed to the nine. Good comfy street wear is ! What’s my definition of street wear? Fun, comfy, layers and a bit of bling!

Love a great pair of Adidas, some color pops and an unexpected pattern like this Valentino clutch!

These sparkle pants are baggy and loose for comfort! Add a white tee, a little color match head and toe!

Layered large Tee’s are a favorite for sure. I don’t know about you but this time of the year is a time to get off my winter weight and feel good about sleeveless tops , short shorts and bathing suits!

Usually my take on street wear is colorful, but sometimes keeping it dark and denim is the way to go!

Sometimes it’s all about the texture and details!! Layers of necklaces, print pops and matching frames, just as eye catching as a neon pop!!

Grab that metallic jumper that you haven’t used since New Year’s and layer with some fantastic gems like emeralds.  Flip your monogram cardigan to create a patter break in your color pops! Top everything off with a conductor hat and you have an uplifted street style all of your own!

So grab those pieces that make you feel comfy, layer up! Add the bling and bring on YOUR street style!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Suits season

Spring time calls for fun suits to layer on or take off. Let’s explore exactly what does a suit look like in a hinchology world!

Suits don’t always have to be three pieces. This look is for weekends or a dress down day suit vibe! Find a t-shirt with color pops, and grab a suit jacket with one of those bright colors. Scarves, purses and sneaker pops add to the fun.

Bring your suit alive with fun tie dye! Pull a light color from the dye and add some white basics with pants, skirts and shades!! Silver is always a go to for me when I need a basic!!!

Tweed and stripes are a bright unexpected fun pop!! Adding neutrals like cream and tan to have the attention put on the color fun.

Go neutral with pink and peach while letting the print be the star of the show!! I loved how this drop off box for used clothes matched my look. 

Love, LOVE my silver mini shopper by Telfar!! Get on board with this amazing brand!!  The quality and comfort is like no other!! I have my eyes set on a medium shopper next!! What color to get what color to get!?  Pair a large and small print in the same color family and you can never go wrong!!

 

Accessories Accessories Accessories…..I know that saying that you should take off the last accessory you added, that’s why I am always sure to add six brooches! Remember that your style is just that YOURS!! There are no rules to when it comes to what YOU like!

An oversized suit jacket, some tulle and a belt….feminine power!!! 

A simple white shirt, black pants and a super fun tie!! Works every time!!

So suit up with confidence, determination and some fun takes on suit styles!

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Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Animal Instinct

For me animal print is fun all year round!! It just changes to each season.  The color pallet, multi prints and details change as the weather changes. So here are a few takes on how animal print will be seen from me this spring!

Adding a small print with a big print helps to create a great balanced look!! Simple neutral accessories pop!

How about keeping the print focused on the feet and legs. Adding a light pastel keeps the attention on the print!

Go BIG or go home!! Keeping everything large and in charge!! This kind of combo is not for the faint of heart!! It’s a whole mood…I say go for it!

Go the head to toe of the exact same print!! I love a literal take on animal print…like an actual picture of the animal..not the design of their fur!!

Layer your prints with light textures and colors!! A great take on classic meets print!

Neon comes together with tan and brown so well, so why not throw in an amazing easy and comfy kimono from www.Gibby.cc!! Remember no need to keep the kimono how it is advertised, I wore it upside down, tucked and crossed!

Love this silk skirt! Goes so well with all light pinks! The trick to having a great wardrobe is to be able to reinvent the way you style your pieces!

Loved this animal color block look!! Added some silver pops to show off my beautiful small Telfar shopper!! Silver is a definite basic to pretty much go with anything!

Pj look alert!! Ever get pj’s that you think to yourself I could rock these as an outfit?  These are from Hot Squash and I am OBSESSED!!  I split the set and loved how adding a bit of color in the accessories helped your eyes travel neck bow to purse!

Excited to see how you keep the wild in your prints this spring! Tag me @hinchology #getahinch #hinchology to connect with others in my stories!!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Layers into next season!

Layers to me are a sign of the next season to come!! Of course being a New England native, go Pats, yes Massachusettes, I adore all the seasons of the year!! But spring…OOOHHHHH SPRING!! It is my absolute favorite!!! I love the warm breezes that start to come through, colorful and gorgeous flowers and more skin!! I could go on and on!! This fashion season I am MORE than excited!!! The color pops that walked the runway during fashion week were right up my alley!! So let’s see how layers can keep you cozy but if those warm winds come, there’s a layer to peel off!!

Love a peach and pink vibe!! Spring is full of pops! But they can be pops like painted watercolor marks on the blouse! The flower socks through the mesh boots created a cute little surprise!

A little cotton candy tie dye and fringe? Yes please!! Black faux leather panel leggings with what I hope will be the last we see of the black puffer coat until next winter…lol I don’t know about you but I am ready for the warm weather!!

Love layers, adding different prints..like hounds tooth and stripes!! Find similar colors from your sweater for layers like this peach blouse. Add some great details, like a blinged out brouch or a little ribbon from a gift box like the ones you get from Gucci!

Layering sweats? Find a neutral, pair it with a color and voila…notice something on the pants…thats right..tie dye affect!! Adding accessories, like this hat, is always the cherry on top!

Layering light knit sweaters with a cotton Pj bottom!! Whoot whoot!! The rust color details from bag to sweater and then back to the pants, it’s a vibe!! Don’t forget a pop of cheetah!!

Purple and pink have always been a favorite combo!! Matching it with a simple collared shirt, cute hat, a little neck bow..school girl vibes! Black boots, black bag!!