Spring is always an easy time of year to get dressed - pretty skirts, floral dresses, and bare legs all make their comeback; everything gets topped with a denim jacket or trench or some other Amazing Spring Jacket of Cuteness. The Spring 08 runways not only took this formula to the max, but threw in a heavy dose of all things sheer for your viewing pleasure (literally AND figuratively, of course). As always, we thrifted (or otherwise locally resourced) three looks that are so-very-Spring-08 on a $40 budget, and, as always (okay, since last time), shoes were provided by our very best friends at Payless Shoe Source.

This Spring’s florals come in versions from hothouse to art-inspired, but just as relevant are the small, repeating florals of the early 90s (and lucky for you, more than readily available in thrift stores). If you fear looking a little like your sixth grade yearbook picture, choose a cut that’s 40s-reminiscent and break up the granny hemline by twisting one side up and pinning - and remember, Doc Martens are only OPTIONAL. Dress, $8.50 from Yesterday’s Rose ; Electro Lady Pump from Payless’s Holiday 07 collection; stylist’s own belt.

Try layering sheer pieces for coverage, and don’t worry - you won’t lose a bit of sweetness dressing the trend down; the peek-a-boo aspect is inherently feminine. Nightie and skirt (worn together as dress), $9.98 and $5.98 from The Thrift Store of Virginia; necklace by Akemi Kanazaki, contact akemi@tastyandfreshness.com for info; khaki jacket, $6.98 from The Thrift Store of Virginia; American Eagle Confetti Skimmer in “Multi” available at Payless.

Hello, Spring uniform… Skirt (worn as dress), $4.98 from The Thrift Store of Virginia; scarf, $2.98 from The Thrift Store of Virginia; stylist’s own belt and jacket; American Eagle Confetti Skimmer in “Multi” available at Payless.

Styling & Text: Morgan Hungerford.
Photography by Hatnim Lee; more of her work can currently be seen in Anthem, Teen, National Geographic, DC Modern Luxury, Hong Kong Cosmo, at hatnimlee.com, and at her blog.
Hair & Makeup by Cortney Hungerford.
Model: Akemi Kanazaki.
Header graphic by Erik Loften.
Special thanks to Ashley Fulwiler and Svetlana Legetic.

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