Here we are again! June has officially started, I'm closer to being a year older, summer is beginning soon and life is moving along as quickly as ever. When I was thinking of what I wanted to start this month with, I was going back and forth between an idea that I had come up with for May, but never got around to finishing. It's an interesting theme and one that I've not talked about before on Mostly Lisa. Since I really enjoy talking about trends and how they relate to each season, finding ways to talk about this one has kind-of put me into a loop. The idea was how to incorporate maximalism into a post about fashion, even though it's mostly used in the artwork world. Then I instantly thought, "well, isn't fashion art?" and so here we are today.  Maximalism is defined as, "a reaction against minimalism,  an aesthetic of excess and redundancy. The philosophy can be summarized as “more is more”, contrasting with the minimalist motto "less is more". 

I am definitely not someone who thinks about more is more when it comes to fashion, but I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and think about ways that I could be that person. Getting inspiration from Dries Van Noten, Gucci and Jackson Pollock really helped get the creative juices flowing, and I've slowly realized that when it's done right, this aesthetic can be really beautiful. I've also noticed that maximalism has been taking over the runway lately, starting just a few seasons ago. Designers are being bold when it comes to mixing patterns, creating layers of different fabrics to cohesively serve one another and unexpected colors are getting mixed together. When I found the inspiration from Gucci, it was like the heavens opened! For real though, go check out their Spring 2016 RTW collection for all your maximalism needs. Enjoy my take on what this trend means for me, and shop all the links below!

This past weekend was one of the laziest I've ever had. I'm not complaining about this though, I had two on-calls for work and for both I was cut, which in turn made me feel completely lazy. The weather outside is not helping as it is, SNOWING IN APRIL and there is no chance of it ending! So what is more perfect than staying inside and lounging around the house in your favorite pair of pajamas?! My favorite pair of PJs include black sweats, a comfy t-shirt with extra room, and a pair of super soft socks. But after seeing several street style photos of women wearing pajamas as their outfit at Fashion Week, I'm rethinking what I should actually wear to bed.

Stylist Caroline Sieber was seen at the Paris Fashion Week out in public wearing this gorgeous blue pajama set that I'm sure was extremely luxurious!  Now I though, "why can't I have something like that just to wear in bed?" So I set out looking on different websites for some great deals on PJ sets and was not disappointed. These are just some of my favorites, and I am going to be saving up for the J.Crew sets the most.

What do you think about the Pajama trend for everyday wear? Would you incorporate silk pajamas in your outfits? Let me know!

Hey all! Hope your week has been going great. I've been busy with school and working, still fighting those winter blues but hoping to get out of the funk soon. One thing that has been helping is the magic of black and white. I know, I know, it's really a no brainer. These colors have gone together since the beginning of time and it really never goes out of style. This Spring though will have a little more clarity with stark contrasts of graphics and patterns. Inspiration from the 1950s and 60s bring looks full circle.

One of fall’s several guilty pleasures is buying new shoes. While a woman can never have too many, there are only a few basics you'll need for this year. The first one is a loafer or flat, these easy and comfortable shoes are a must have for any wardrobe. You can have classic black loafers, or to add some drama, you can find ones that have studs. These trends that will stay in style and will not break your wallet. Another practical one is the boot,  whose length falls right under the knee. Be on the look out for styles loaded with embellishments. You can wear boots with skirts, skinny jeans, or comfy shorts. There is also nothing wrong with some sexy ankle boots/booties to show off your legs, or to wear underneath jeans or pants. These can be anything you want them to be. Classy, sexy, modern, 60s, etc. Since weekends in the fall are for shopping, you want to also make sure you have comfy, athletic shoes as well. So make sure to pick up some sneakers or walking shoes. These must haves can be fashionable too!

1. Over the shoulders
   
   Noticed this a lot during every Fashion Week, but almost every person who was photographed had some type of coat or jacket draped over their shoulders. It’s a simple, yet chic accessory to have. It’s such a simplistic touch to an outfit, but damn these women look good.

2. Cropped pants

We all get sick of those Winter blues, especially here in Minnesota, our Winters can be long and arduous. Luckily this year we haven't had that much snow, but mix in cold temperatures and anyone can get annoyed by being bundled up all the time. ISo, I figured I'd talk about Spring! It's one of my favorite times of the year and the trends for it are always a lot of fun. But what can we look forward to this year? I've noticed pops of orange, and other bright color schemes like greens and blues. We'll find these in garments and makeup. Floral details, geometric patterns that go on everything (i.e; dresses, pumps, scarves, etc.), studded loafers for women that make any outfit sophisticated. Braided up-dos are by far my favorite trend that I hope to see a lot of this Spring.