BREAKING THE RULES WEEK: SPRING IN THE WINTER

Well, well, let's just get to it, shall we? It's Day 3 of Breaking the Rules Week here at ke.KE, and today's broken rule is: Never wear spring colors and prints when the weather is decidedly un-spring-like.

Here is my cheeky heedlessness of that unjust maxim (how many more ways can I write this sentence? MANY):



As long as you're warm, I don't see anything wrong with wearing spring prints and colors in the winter. After all, who couldn't use some bright springy colors and patterns to perk up those dreary gray wintry days? If you feel too odd wearing florals and vibrant hues in the winter, try adding some more autumn-y colored pieces to the outfit, like my black tights and burnt orange cardigan. This could help "winterize" any spring piece!

And now some fabulous winter-time spring looks from you guys --

First up, we have Tara (Mix and Match Fashion) with an outfit that makes me yearn for warm, sunshine-y days. The skirt is bold like wildflower fields in full bloom, but the rest of the colors are wonderfully wintry. That blue top and soft gray-lilac cardigan remind me of ice ponds and the color of the sky right before it snows, which are perfect to help "winterize" this otherwise spring-perfect outfit! Also, I love how her cuddly pup is in the background, checking out the passersby downstairs, haha!

Here we have Lisa (Respect the Shoes) sporting a vibrant spring green in the dead of winter. Seriously, how refreshing does this color look now that we haven't seen a single blade of green grass in months?! She topped it off with a warm blazer and snug boots, which works to not only keep her warm, but also to "winterize" the bright green color. I absolutely adore this, and Lisa, you look amazing in green.


Here, we have Allison (Smart and Sassy with Sprinkles) wearing a floral dress at a time when few flowers are in bloom. Still, looking at this ensemble, I don't think, "Why is she wearing a spring dress when it's barely breaking 10 degrees outside?" Instead, I just think, "AMAZING." Dark floral prints are absolutely fall and winter appropriate -- even more so than spring appropriate, in my opinion, despite them having flowers on them. Her jacket and scarf make it an even more cohesive cold-weather look, and I love the rock-and-roll edge this outfit has!


Next, here's JG (Stuff Jewish Girls Like) take on bringing springtime to winter. Her photo even sells that wonderful contrast between barren, snowy weather and a cheery spring ensemble! JG told me that she got this amazing See by Chloe dress for a scant $18 while thrifting -- $18, people. That is unheard of! I really love the colors JG has going on here -- the dark background of the dress, the yellow tights, and that awesome green cardigan all make this look so vibrant against the more muted colors of winter! How could you not smile if you passed her in the street?


And last but not least, we have Peggy (She Hath Done What She Could) wearing a deliciously punchy outfit! Really, these colors look almost good enough to eat, haha! Am I the only one who feels that way about certain colors? (anyone? anyone? no?) The blouse and skirt undoubtedly brighten up a cold morning, while the snuggly socks and boots keep it seasonally appropriate. And as always, I adore Peggy's loose curls. Envious.


So what have we learned about bringing spring into the winter time? Stay warm, think bright, tone down the vibrancy with some more autumn-y colors, and that cutting up 4 pounds of potatoes and celery root for a gratin is hard work without a mandoline.

Okay, that last part has nothing to do with anything, other than that it is true. My hands still ache.

Join me tomorrow for Day 4: wearing a single color head to toe. If you have an outfit for this, send it on over to amy.kelinda@gmail.com!