Friday, March 22, 2013

Fabulous Fashion Friday: Mint Medley, Double the Fun

Never before (in recent memory) has one color craze gone so viral and become the Absolute Must Have color for Spring: Mint Green!  Today, we explore this new rage with a medley of mint styles, mined from our favorite fashion blogs.  And, we're doubling your pleasure by showing this light-as-air color within the newest trends. Have a look and consider adding some mint to your wardrobe, it's so cool and fresh! (For extra refreshment, be sure and read to the end for a delicious, refreshing recipe for Miami Mint Mojitos!)
Mint Meets the Semi Hi Lo Hem Sleeveless Blouse
This pretty blouse is revved up with a metal mesh shoulder inset, wow!
Mint Meets Laser Cutouts (and a Peter Pan Collar)
Navy Blue Hearts and a Peter Pan Collar, how precious!
Mint Meets Tribal Prints with Lace Panels
This Aztec-print dress feels so artsy and ultra carefree.
Mint Crosses Blouse Meets its Match Ups
Lots of cute mint pieces here.  Would you wear them all at once?  We would!

Mint Meets the Mini and Maxi Strapless Gown

Party time!  We'd pump up these pretty mint chiffon party dresses with sky-high pumps and plats!
Minty Scarves
The perfect way to introduce mint into your wardrobe is with a new Spring scarf!  Try an infinity loop, mint camo or a luxurious leopard print to really freshen up your look.
Mint Meets the Sleeveless Peplum!
Look for this darling sleeveless blouse trend with drop-waist ruffle (peplum).  Bonus points if you can find one with lace panels too!
Mint Meets Patterned Denim

Why not pair one of today's mint blouses with one of these beauties!

Mint Meets Texture
This minty trend is all about the textured fabric with cut-out back for a hint of skin!

Mint Meets Boho-Chic
Look at this darling print mosaic dress with hi-lo hem and spaghetti straps!  We could saunter on the beach barefoot in this one!
Mint Meets the Skater Dress
Along with this trendy bow and cut out back, here we're seeing the continuation of stripes in Every-Which-Way.  Would you roller blade around Greenlake in this little number?  We would!
Mint Meets the Lightweight Cocoon Cardigan
This sheer cardi would go with everything!
Mint Meets Tiered Skirt Ensembles
We love a ruffled and tiered skirt to mix and match with prints or solids.  Mint goes perfectly with with cream, too.
Mint Meets the Mini Dress
The studded leather belts helps prevent Cute Overload on this Summertime Essential Mini dress.
Mint Meets CrayCray

OK, there are some crazy but cute over-the-top mint pieces, like these ZigZag leggings. But we love the Referee Striped Silk Blouse and those woven fabric flats!
Mint Meets (My Closet)  Love this Last Look!
We saved our favorite mint ensemble for last! (Expect this stunning dress to arrive at Kick It in early June!)  This whole combination of mints is so right!  We love how the warm tan trim of the handbag complements the dark-orange flower in the dress. And those mint espadrille wedges are so fresh!
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Mint Miami Mojito Receipe
Now that you are inspired to bring some mint into your wardrobe, here's an easy recipe for an extra minty Springtime drink, to mix up with your new looks, Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 oz. rum*
Crushed ice

1 oz. lime juice and 3 to 4 thin lime wedges
8 to 10 mint leaves
1-2 teaspoons Agave syrup
Club soda
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Directions
Place mint leaves, limes and Agave syrup into a glass and muddle (mash up with  a wooden dowel). Add ice, rum and lime juice Top off with club soda and shake. Garnish with mint leaves and limes. *Replace Rum with unsweetened Pineapple Juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Happy Fresh & Minty Friday!
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