May 1, 2013: Paint the Roses Yellow!

Nobody ever said pastels had to be low-key; these roses pack a serious wallop!  The thick black outlines give them a sort of Andy Warhol pop art feel, like someone sketched them out with a pen all over the dress. Yes, this isn't just a skirt; make your wardrobe do double duty with layering!

Instead of just wearing the dress as is, I threw on a see-thru tee over top for a subtle print-mixing look. The polka dots go well with the roses since they make me think of the atomic blonde hair of Roy Lichtenstein's comic book ladies. Marvel at my infinite knowledge of artists! Monet, Warhol, Lichtenstein...does my classiness ever stop? Well, yes, if I ever go insane enough to do something inspired by Dali. That would be fairly terrifying.

For shoes, I went the delicate route with some comfy crochet flats. If you're hunting for some ideal Coachella footwear, these are a great place to start!

Throw in a different flower look with this photo glass necklace. Another piece from the jewelry making aisle of Michael's, I like how it captures the look of those pieces of art people do where they paint over dictionary pages, and the clearness makes it 20% cooler! These magnetic-closing necklace wires are one of the best things invented in history...EVER.

Outfit Pieces:

• Dress - Charlotte Russe, $33
• Shirt - Rue 21, $13
• Shoes - DSW
• Necklace - Michael's Arts and Crafts