Sandy's Motherhood Blog: Food, Fun, Fashion: March 2023

Easter means a lot of things to a lot of people. It has great religious meaning to me, personally, but it also means a day to wear a beautiful hat. I frequently wear a hat to church on Sundays, but on Easter, the hat should be something new and special. If you feel the need for a new "Easter bonnet" this year, it's not too late! Beautiful hats are everywhere, and here are a few recommendations for some beautiful - and affordable - hats that you can still get in time for Easter.

This straw sunhat ($22 from Amazon) is decorated with an organza ribbon and ruffles. Shown in dark purple, it is available in a multitude of hues.

This slightly more casual split back hat ($23 from Kohl's) is available in tan with a pink ribbon, or a more yellowish natural, with a black ribbon.

This elegant organza Derby hat ($10 from Walmart) features a large coordinating bow, and is available in six different colors.

This linen cloche ($24 from Amazon) has a short brim and a coordinating lace hatband and flower, and is available in teal (shown), yellow, lavender, light blue, mint, pink, and purple, as well as other darker shades.

This pale gold hat ($30 from Amazon) features an upturned brim, a satin rosette, and organza accents. Also available in purple, red, and white.

This delicate fascinator ($16 from Amazon) features a small veil, flowers, and feather tips, and is available in multiple colors, including yellow (shown), beige, burgundy, green, peach, orange, pink, purple, red, rose, royal blue, white, green, gold, fuschia, and more.

This basic straw sunhat accented with a coordinating bow ($9 from Walmart) is simple but elegant, and is available in 8 colors.

This elegant cocktail hat ($12 from JJ's House) is available in apricot (shown), white, purple, and dark navy.

Go for a more retro look in this vintage style pancake hat ($33 from JJ's House), available in pink (shown), champagne, or black and white.

This frothy organza picture hat ($29 from JJ's House) is accented with loops of ribbon and a rosette, and is available in royal blue (shown), pink, burgundy, and light purple.

This wool cloche ($12 from Walmart) has a slightly flared brim and a self rosette with leaves.

This pretty pillbox hat ($24 from Amazon) features a short birdcage veil and a flat bow at the back, and is available in pink (shown), camel, ivory, red, and wine.

This simple fascinator ($15 from Walmart) can be held on with either a headband or hair clips (both included), and consists of a series of artistic loops. Available in rose red (shown), red, beige, blue, and champagne.

And to end with a bit of whimsy, this purple butterfly headband ($25 from Village Hat Shop) is a good fascinator option for anyone who doesn't like how they look in hats!

Hats off to you!

My favorite part of changing my wardrobe over from cold weather clothes to warm weather clothes is adding color to my wardrobe! I tend to wear a lot of black, burgundy, dark green, navy blue, and brown in winter, but in spring I like to add pastels and lighter colors, sometimes with pants, tops, or dresses, but often by simply changing accessories, like purses, scarves, shoes, and hats.

So if you're planning to add some new spring pieces to your wardrobe this year, here are some great, affordable pieces that can add some beautiful spring color to your outfits! Arranged in rainbow order, here is a collection of a dress, top, pants, skirt, jacket or sweater, scarf, hat, shoes, and purse in each color of the rainbow. Happy shopping!

Note that all color names are as given in the seller's website. I have added a clarifying description when the color name was unclear.

Pink

Floral eyelet dress in pink, $40 from JC Penney, also available in coral, blue, or green

Cuffed scoop neck tee in pink entourage, $18 from New York & Company, also available in blue mystique, green leaf, orange slice, and summer berry punch (deep pink)

High-waisted skinny ankle pants in flower trail, $45 from Old Navy, also available in better batter (pale yellow)

Pencil skirt in rapture rose, $26 from JC Penney

Denim jacket in peony, $42 from Macy's, also available in bold strawberry, bright pine, and pale pistachio

Sheer infinity scarf in floral print/purple (it looks more like a vivid pink to me), $13 from Amazon, also available in the following floral prints: blue, cream yellow, and cyan; and in red with white polka dots

Cotton upbrim hat in fuschia pink, $18 from Bealls Florida, also available in red, purple, light blue, royal blue, and teal

Stretchy flat shoes in fuschia, $50 from DSW, also available in red

Triple zip small crossbody bag in fuschia, $20 from Amazon, also available in burnt orange, dusty pink, kelly green, lavender, light blue, light mint, red, royal blue, teal, and yellow

Orange/Coral/Peach

Knit maxi dress in hot coral, $30 from Nordstrom Rack, also available in dusty mauve, pine green, denim blue, wine, and dark purple

Eyelet flutter-sleeve top in bronzed spice, $17 from J. Crew, also available in sweet briar (pink)

High-rise wide-legged pants in orange, $32 from Target, also available in pink

Midi A-line slip skirt in orange, $25 from Target, also available in pink

3/4-sleeve ruffle front cropped bolero in orange, $25 from Amazon, also available in grass-green, lilac, pink, purple, royal blue, sky blue, wine red, and yellow

Jersey wrap scarf in peach, $14 from Macy's

Crocheted straw hat in orange, $20 from H&M

Slip-on sneakers in peach bliss, $36 from Amazon

Zippy crossbody bag in magma orange, $38 from Kohl's, also available in yellow gingham, teal, and beach glass flowers (blue)

Yellow

Short sleeve lace midi fit-and-flare dress in yellow, $40 from JC Penney, also available in green

Loose chiffon pullover blouse in yellow, $16 from Walmart

Secretly slender mid-rise capris in Cameron yellow, $19 from JC Penney, also available in scarlet red, Ming jade, super pink, Brunerra blue, and cabaret red

Stretch skort in yellow tile, $28 from Kohl's, also available in red

3/4 sleeve shrug in yellow, $20 from JC Penney

Long chiffon organza wrap in yellow, $10 from Amazon, also available in green, hot pink, lavender, lite blue, purple, red, and royal blue

Baseball hat in Havana yellow, $18 from The Gap, also available in Phoebe pink and purple lotus (lavender)

Wedge slingback sandals in pale yellow, $34 from JC Penney, also available in light blue

Envelope crossbody bag in green believer, $30 from Kohl's, also available in emerald flare and orange hibiscus

Green

Short sleeve floral fit-and-flare dress in green, $40 from JC Penney, also available in lavender, teal, and coral

Tie-neck short sleeve blouse in green floral, $22 from JC Penney, also available in peach dobby, blue floral, and blue gingham

High-waisted ankle pants in glimmering green, $28 from New York & Company, also available in aqua motion, blue eclipse, orange slice, sunflower garden, and vivid coral

Knit A-line skirt in light aloe, $45 from Appleseed, also available in wild iris (blue)

Open front shawl lapel blazer in Kgreen, $30 from Amazon, also available in lavender M, yellow Mul, blush, cobaltblue, coral, mauve, mint, neon coral, neon pink, red, royal, sunshine, turquoise/, coralmulti, blue, lilac, rose, mustard, peach, and fuschia

Lightweight floral scarf in bouquet green, $12 from Amazon

Derby hat with organza bow in green, $34 from Amazon, also available in purple, red, and rose

Slip-on sneakers in green, $18 from Walmart, also available in purple

Small crossbody tassel satchel in mint green, $18 from Claire's

Blue

Twist front ribbed long sleeve dress in mystic creek, $25 from Kohl's, also available in malou green (sage green), and washed grape (pink)

Cowl-neck cap sleeve blouse in pool blue, $20 from New York & Company, also available in berry bliss (dark pink) and green fields

Poplin high-rise wide-legged trousers in light blue, $21 from Forever 21

High-waisted floral chiffon swing skirt in blue, $29 from Amazon, also available in florals in coral, coral yellow, light blue, light green, pink, royal blue, and green yellow.

Knit wrap-front cardigan in light blue, $25 from H&M

Satin floral scarf in blue, $17 from Nordstrom Rack

Packable large-brimmed straw sunhat in blue, $10 from Target, also available in orange

Wide elastic-strap flat slides in blue, $15 from Forever 21

Canvas mini crossbody bag in light blue patchwork, $23 from Kohl's

Purple

Tiered ruffle tie sleeveless dress in twilight purple, $54 from Nordstrom

V-neck bell sleeve blouse in lavender, $23 from Walmart, also available in air blue, coral, and cyber yellow

Mid-rise cargo capri pants in dark plum, $30 from Walmart, also available in cinnamon, dusty jade, lovat (pink), midway teal, and pansy (lavender)

Pleated tennis skort in Ava lavender, $40 from Kohl's, also available in shy green and pink bloom

Hooded tech jacket in digital lavender, $20 from Jockey

Lightweight polyester floral scarf in purple, $9 from Amazon, also available in blue, bright pink, yellow, lavender-gray, light pink, and red (color names by me; most colors are listed as numbers on the website)