Pink is My New Mint

The biggest color trends I have been seeing for spring is, of course, black and white, and I'm seeing a lot of pastels, a trend that was really hot last year, as well.

I have seen lots of mint, peach, and yellow (especially yellow and gray) and tons of pink.  So with all of this cold, dreary, rainy weather, I thought I would throw some pink your way.  It might cheer us both up.

I have already blogged about some of the pink I have seen.  Let me refresh your memory with some pink from a past post on Payton Rose:

And this cute sweater from the Fashion In Motion Truck:

I saw a whole rack of pink separates at bevello in Deer Park last week:

I thought this top at bevello was particularly alluring:

Here is a great sweater that is on sale at the GAP right now.  It is called the waffle-stitch sweater:

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What else do I particularly like in the world of pink?

Well, I broke the bank and went for the Genetic Brooke Crop Skinny in petal from Bloomingdales.

These jeans are a blush color, which is a pretty soft muted pink with a hint of lilac.  I was drawn to these because the fabric is so soft.  I plan to get a lot of use out of these come spring and summer as you can cuff them up or roll them to many lengths.

I have eyed the Tory Burch "Stacked T Book Bag" in ballet pink and quilted Tory Burch "Ariana Swing Pack" in the blush color many times .  I love both of these because they are cross body and look easy to carry.  Also, they look easy to get your wallet, keys and phone in and out of.   I find that the ease of getting what you need into and out of a bag is a major selling point for me on any bag I contemplate.

Also, I came across these pink Kurt Geiger "Match" sandals in a magazine and found them on the Nordstrom website.  They are simple but a good way to add a splash of pink to your outfit.

The best thing about pink is that it comes in many shades: blush, light, deep, fuchsias and hot pinks.  I found pink everywhere from boutiques to department stores to work out wear.  Check out this cute pink top I found at lululemon:

I am not sure if this exact top (called the "RUN: Swiftly Racerback") is still available, but there are a lot of pink tanks in many styles on the lululemon website.

Pink is a great color to wear at any time whether you are at work, working out, going out, going out to lunch, hanging out or even just waiting out (in the carpool line).

Fashion In Motion Truck's Grand Re-Opening

Last week I blogged that the Fashion In Motion Truck, Chicagoland's first mobile fashion truck, was having its Grand Re-Opening.  The truck made two stops in Libertyville, IL this past weekend.  On Sunday, I caught up with the Fashion In Motion Truck at Rockland Plaza in Libertyville.



It was a breezy day, but the Fashion In Motion Truck was loaded with the latest Spring styles and adorable fashion that I have not seen in every store I go into.

This sweater below is perfect for the in-between weather days, and the cut out arm style (that's what I call it) is very popular.

Here are some great black and white options that can be paired with a skirt or even jeans.

I though this sweater was really cute, and this is just the back.  The front of the sweater is in the second picture below.

Here is a nice, light spring sweater.  Very versatile!

I call this (below) the skirt "department" on the truck.

Here are my two favorites:

 And, accessories, of course!  Can you believe these displays are on a truck?

The truck has lots of new accessories, including a new line of purses by Lexi Wynn Designs, a local handbag designer.

And, if you want to try on that which catches your eye on the truck, never fear because there is a dressing room, complete with a curtain on the truck:



Stay tuned to my blog for more updates on the Fashion In Motion Truck's next stops this Spring and Summer.

The Fashion In Motion Truck is On the Move Again

To all my local readers,

For those of you who have given up all hope of ever seeing a 72 degree day again, and for those of us who are so taunted by the spring merchandise and freshly stocked sunblock aisle at Target, here is a sign of spring.  The Fashion In Motion Truck is Back!  This weekend (April 5 and 6) is the Grand Re-Opening of the Fashion In Motion Truck.

In case you missed the truck last year, now is your chance to check it out!  The truck will be making two stops this weekend:

April 5:  Bodyworks Fitness and Spa at 510 1st Street in Libertyville (9am-1pm)
April 6:  Rockland Plaza (Corner of Rockland Rd and Milwaukee Ave) in Libertyville (10am-2pm)

They will have all new Spring and Summer styles.   In case you missed my posts about the truck last year, you can see my "old" posts dating back to July 24 and July 30 (just scroll down or click "Fashion In Motion Truck" on the right under "Labels").  The Fashion In Motion Truck is Chicagoland's first mobile fashion truck.  I plan to visit the truck on Sunday and will report back on what's new for this year.  It's supposed to heat up to the 50s this weekend so it should be a nice weekend to shop the truck!

For more information see the Fashion In Motion Truck Facebook page and their website at www.fashioninmotiontruck.com.

The Fashion In Motion Truck Stops Again!

Yesterday, I met up again with the Fashion In Motion Truck, the only mobile fashion boutique in the Chicagoland area, at Rockland Plaza in Libertyville, Illinois.  For those of you familiar with the area, that's the plaza right across from the Libertyville Dairy Queen.

They had this adorable top.  Pair it with white denim for a night out, and add a great necklace.  Check out the back.  The color is a cobalt blue, which I just read in the August issue of People Style Watch Magazine is a hot color trend for this fall.

I have received some feedback that putting prices on the blog would be helpful.  I completely get it so I will try to do more of it.  I am always open to feedback so please provide comments to my posts as often as you want.  For the (anonymous) person who wants prices...Check out these tops from the Fashion In Motion Truck, all under $40...

These cute hi-lo tops are great for everyday wear and are priced below $30:

While at the Fashion In Motion Truck, I had the opportunity to meet Kathy Horton, of Kathy Horton Designs, one of the designers whose work is available on the fashion truck.  I saw some of Kathy's beautiful freshwater pearl jewelry.   Each piece was so unique and perfect to wear everyday.  Her prices were very reasonable too (in the $30-$40 range)  Isn't this necklace gorgeous?  It would go great with almost anything!

If you haven't checked out the fashion truck's website to see where they will be next, go to www.fashioninmotiontruck.com.

Fashion In Motion Truck

One of my favorite parts of summer is when the ice cream truck comes riding through my neighborhood.  It reminds me of my childhood, and I think it is so cool that in the days of Costco and Sam's Club (where you can buy the same ice cream cheaper in bulk), this piece of small-town America still exists.  I think that the new trend of food trucks popping up in cities across the country is also a great concept, but I have yet to see a food truck in my town.  But, that's okay, because what we do have in my area is something even better.  What is better than food...fashion!  Yes, we have a fashion truck in town!

The truck is called the Fashion In Motion Truck, and it is the only mobile fashion boutique in the Chicagoland area.  They just had their grand opening at the end of May.  According to their website, this month the truck will be at various locations in Vernon Hills, Libertyville and Grayslake.  The website says that the idea of the Fashion in Motion Truck is to bring the latest trends in fashion to your front door.  They host private parties, fundraisers and corporate events.

I visited the Fashion In Motion Truck last weekend.  The converted step van was parked in the Bodyworks parking lot in downtown Libertyville, and I was welcomed inside.

Such an amazing concept!

There is a dressing room in the corner:

Inside, there is lots of great trendy fashion, and a lot of novel tops and dresses that I have not seen anywhere else.  The styles are hip, and the prices are reasonable.  There are also lots of accessories from handbags to jewelry and scarves.  I saw a few necklaces that I had to hold back from buying.

One of my favorite tops on the truck was this one.  Loved the colors, and was told they may be getting this top in mint green!

The Fashion In Motion truck is definitely something you should check out.  The truck's schedule is listed on the website, or if you decide to host a private party on the truck, invite me!