Spring Fling

Around this time of year, we start feeling a little depressed because it almost seems like winter will never end. Mother nature will sometimes tease us with one sunny day over 40 degrees, but then crush our hopes and dreams with another week of below freezing temperatures. I know it's hard to believe that spring is just around the corner, but it will come sooner than you think. If you are one of those people that feels defeated over the seemingly never-ending winter weather, here are some ways to make your winter wardrobe have a fling with spring and brighten up your mood at the same time.

1) Booties: Hopefully the worst of the snow storms are over and we won't need to trek through multiple feet of snow in order to get from place to place, so swap out your tall boots and snow boots for some ankle booties. These are perfect for making the transition from winter to spring flawless and, your feet will be covered, dry, and warm in a pair of shoes you can wear not only now, but also throughout springtime.

Steve Madden

Zara

ASOS

Cut-outs, pastel colors, and brights are a great way to segway your bootie-game into spring while giving you a subtle reminder that better weather is on its way!

2) Color: During the winter we tend to gravitate toward all black everything, especially toward the end, we focus more on bundling up than dressing up. Give yourself a mood booster by incorporating a few pops of spring colors into your end of winter outfits. You don't have to pull out your spring clothes quite yet, but adding a lighter scarf, colored bag, or a spring inspired manicure can be just the right amount of color you need.

Essie

Kate Spade

Forever 21

Adding a small amount of color in the form of an accessory can help you beat the winter blues and remind you that spring isn't so far off in the distance. You can also try a spring blouse with a neutral cardigan over it to balance out the pop of color.

3) Denim: Spring is the perfect time of year for denim, a great way to get out of your winter rut is to opt for lighter shades of denim, like grey, and pairing it with a dark colored top. Try to avoid colored bottoms like mint, coral, etc. because they come off as too spring-y. The look we are striving for is a twist of winter and spring.

Madewell

Revolve Clothing

Guess

Keep your black leggings in your drawer and put on a pair of jeans, this change will make you feel refreshed and help you connect to the season you have been long awaiting. Any medium to light wash, or even white will be a great way to brighten your mood, and give you the perfect mix of spring without looking too out of season.

Although there might currently be snow everywhere you look, winter's days are numbered. Spring is around the corner and you can be welcoming it with open arms. Give yourself a preview by mixing your spring and winter clothes and accessories together. Not only will you look great, but you will feel less weighed down by the dreary, snowy winter, and have something to look forward to in the weeks to come.