Spring Forward..

WOW, it's been forever!!! It's an understatement really.

I almost forgot I made this blog, but just recently I have became so excited about a certain trend for spring that I must share.

This spring I want to go back to where it all started.. well kinda.

THE 70's.

Retro Bohemian if you will.

I first saw this picture from the sart blog.

I.Want.To.Be.Her.When.I.Grow.Up.

I love everything about the new 70's trend. Crazy patterns, vintage color & cuts, ruffled & big shoulder blouses, Big floppy hats & even bigger sunglasses.

It is a DI shoppers dream come true. (yep, hate me for it)

Also this. I kick myself the day I didnt buy these.

Keep an eye out for another pair of floral harem pants for me will you??

Spring, give Logan the memo that your coming okay? Thanx. So excited to see you.

Luv, Chels

ps. My latest purchase that I have to kick myself from wearing Everyday.

Cant wait till spring to wear it with my nautical blue striped keds & ankle jeggings and NOT freeze my fanny off!! till then dear jacket..

Color. Color, Color, Pretty Please!

Maybe it's because of the spring approaching, (you'd never know where we live but hey, patience is a virture right?) or it might be the bright summer clothes creeping into stores in which you think I love this but I can't wear it for another 3 months, or maybe it is just pure boredom.. who knows.. but this past week I have realized that most of my wardrobe is very color deprived. Of course everyone has a couple of those daring shirts tucked away in the back of your closet that you bought on vacation and thought would be a fun splurge, only to return to the states and realize you poke out like big bird at a funeral.
This my friends, is a howling shame.
Why can't people wear colors that pop and not feel self conscious? Who says that we have to submit to this long winter and allow it to suck our souls even more then it has already, ruining all the excitement and anticipation which is spring? I, Chelsea Lynn, stand here and now and say no more winter! I assault you from your dark & cold high horse and rebel against the black and gray. I say down with the blah of brown and tan, and let emerald & canary rise to her rightful platform! I will admit, I have many days here that I will look outside and desire only the comforts of my flannel and boots, (it is Logan, hate me for it!) but let's cast our eyes forward to the springtime and not look back or else be forsaken unto a pillar of salt.

Now, let's take some notes from our friends abroad, and be inspired for springtime and the colors and new trends it is to bring. (how I wish we as Americans would know how to wear color such as our foreign friends do.. but all things in their due time, I suppose.)

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So, this may be a little extreme. Let's be realistic, its 30 degrees outside. But you can definately mix this up. Throw on some jeans and a chunky ring or headband & your golden. I wouldn't suggest the skirt in Utah, unless you desire to freeze..ahem.. everywhere. None the less, the color is just great.

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Listen up, this is a pic to rep the guys. Upon further searching, I discovered this simple fact - Many guys don't wear very much color. Please prove me wrong. Now by all means the leopard stockings are a bit much, let's not get carried away here, but the blue jacket I do love and the little pops of color are so sweet.

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Love this. Definitely want to rock the pink pink lips for spring! Also, I have been born again, into a huge fan of colored eye liner. Please bless your life with fun and get some. Sheer greens, electric blues and romantic purples are flattering on almost any eye color fo sho!

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Please, look passed the fact that this is mischa barton. Can we talk about how much I love yellow and gray together? My friend wore a yellow cardigan this color the other day and she was glowing. So great. Yellow keds/vans as well? Yes, porfavor.

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please love your life. I love everything about this picture.

That's all for now friends until I get my hands around a camera. Colors are fun, wear them & love your life.

Bystander?

"The Natty Bystander" to most may sound judgmental. That is not what we are about. We decided one day that we wanted to give these people we acknowledge a kudos for rockin' their personal style. Most of these people are strangers to us, and we just so happen to run into them at the right place at the right time. These posts are meant to be a compliment to the individuals whom we interview, not criticism. We think they are rad and want to share their radness with you. Enjoy.

Who are we?
I'm glad you asked.
This blog is brought to you with a little taste of Boise and Vegas.
We are Chelsea and Lori.
We attend Utah State University in Logan, UT.
We're both studying art and enjoy fashion, and could never say no to 75 cent grandma earrings at the DI.
This blog is our outside of school continuation of learning and art, through strangers, about everyday fashion.
We're both still adjusting to the Utah scene, it's new to us.
But we're excited to have many adventures with the residences and students and their styles.
We're here to have a good time and meet new characters all over this place.
Join us on our quest
(what is your quest? what is your favorite color?)
ANYHOW!

Referrals of dapper ladies and gents are welcome, we would love to interview them.
Comments are enjoyed as well :D Let us know what you think!