Collegiettes at U of I know that Friday is one of the biggest “holidays” on campus. From all the Facebook invites to get Unofficial apparel, many people don’t want to shell out $15 for a green shirt they’re only going to wear once. But thanks to the fashion goddesses, it just so happens that this fun color is not just limited to the month of the Irish.
Spring is the time to see all of the prettiest trends, from bright florals to serious stripes and fun pastels, colors and prints that can finally come out of hiding in your closet. It gets me excited that winter is (slowly) winding down; after all, the groundhog saw his shadow last month and predicted only six more weeks of winter.
One of the biggest trends this season is Mint Green. This pretty pastel is the new neutral; it can practically go with anything.
Whether or not you will be celebrating this holiday, you can certainly add a pop of this bold hue into your wardrobe. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. I would suggest your designated tee, a pair of black leggings, gym shoes or Converse (bonus points if the shoes are green) and a cross-body bag for all of your necessities.
If you want to get ahead and wear this color post-Unofficial, take a look at these picks, all within the collegiette budget:
This bold hue will go great with a pair of pastel pants (as shown in the picture), but also works with a pair of skinny black pants to add a funky vibe.
Pop Color Blazer in Mint, $89, RD Style, available at Piperlime.com
Beautiful with a black cardigan and white jeans for a casual-cool look.
Knot Front Shirt in Green, $24, available at Topshop.com
Pairing two amazing trends in one, this striped top is perfect for lounging on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Long Sleeve Stripe Tee in Jade, $74, Splendid, available at Piperlime.com
Get a leg up (pun intended) on this season’s hottest trend with colored denim.
ASOS Petite Exclusive Mint Green Skinny Jean #4, $57.30, available at ASOS.com
Beat the rainy blues with this adorable bow umbrella.
Teal Satin Bow Umbrella, $30, available at Topshop.com
Splendid, the brand known for its supersoft tees, is now branching out to footwear. These are a cuter version of the Sperrys and Toms seen on campus, and are a great new spring shoe. When it’s too warm for UGGs, but not quite sandal season, these will fit the bill for a midseason shoe swap.
Splendid “Rave Espadrille” Slip-On, $78.95, Nordstrom.com
Green is a great hue for jewelry, and the pretty pastel gets a tough edge with the gold stud for a chic look.
ASOS Leather Studded Cuff, $26.86 at ASOS.com
Because a girl can never have too many scarves, this one will take you right into spring.
Tribal Wrap in Bermuda, $85, Sir Alistair Rai, available at Piperlime.com
Have some (fashionable) fun and be safe this weekend!