This week, we had a glimpse of beautiful spring weather here in NYC. It’s cold and rainy now, but just the few perfect days we had were blissful. The changing weather has gotten me excited for spring fashion. One of the hot trends I’ve been wanting to try is high waisted shorts. I’ve noticed them in just about every store I’ve walked into lately, and I see people wearing them all the time. They look great, but I’ve never tried them myself.

Luckily, our friends over at College Fashion have put together some great tips on how to wear high waisted shorts. They’ve also put together a bunch of great looks, so you need look no further for your styling inspiration. Check it out here.

Whether it be the latest look of Betsey Johnson’s spring/summer collection, Lauren Conrad photographed glamming it up in Hoboken or seeing that trendy chick in your biology class rock something fresh, there is no denying that spring trends are taking over. Completely over my dry skin, frizzy hair and all this winter weather in general, I have no problem developing an unhealthy addiction to the latest looks. I will be celebrating the first official day of spring in one of my favorite new trends: High-waist, distressed denim shorts.

I discovered the trend in early January as I tried to drown out my winter blues by searching swim suit designers on Etsy.com. For those of you who don’t know about Etsy, it’s a fabulous site serving as a virtual boutique for up and coming designers that create unique, one of a kind crafts, clothes and accessories. Thrift store junkies-this is your haven! While searching wedges, tank tops and swim suit cover ups, I stumbled upon a collection called BajuesBest.

BajuesBest consisted of numerous pairs of denim shorts. Not simple blacks, whites or navy pairs, but gorgeous works of art. Each pair was personalized with ombre dyes, studs and vintage cuts. I immediately fell in love with the fit and fades of unnatural denim colors. I contacted the designer (or should I say artist) Julia, and received a pair of high-waist charcoal denim along with a faded, studded, pink vest that made me feel like a cleaner, more fashionable form of Ke$ha.

(SaboSkirt.com)

The shorts fit snugly against hips and right below the belly button. They are such a fabulous alternative to the classic t-shirt and jean shorts. Slip on a pair, tuck in your tee, add a pair of lace-ups, a bold necklace and you’ve turned your ensemble from June-casual to spring collection chic. SaboSkirt.com offers beautiful pairs for an average of $98.00, but if you’re a struggling college student budget-stylista like myself, go grab a fabulously fitting, great quality and one-of-a-kind pair of BajuesBest for $40.00. If you’ve stuck to your New Year’s resolution of cutting back on the Mickie D’s dollar menu, this is a great opportunity to show off your long limbs and tight back end, as well as your favorite statement wedges. Grab a pair, snap a pic and add your photo to the comments section; I’ll pick my favorite to be featured in an upcoming article of my favorite spring trends.

Let’s be real, the best part of spring break is looking fabulous & getting waisted.

All of the above from BajuesBest

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When I’m out and about – struttin’ my stuff, doin’ my thang – there are two things I’m seeing a lot of right now:

1. High-waisted shorts
2. Feminine/sweet touches combined with a tougher/rocker edge

It sounds like a strange combo, yes, but it’s totally workin’, so for this week’s Budget Stylista I’m bringing it to you. And on top of that, because I like you and want to have you covered for all potensh style situations, I’ve brought you two looks for two trends. One for day and one for night. You, my friends, are welcome.

So let’s start with some shorts because, let’s be real, a good pair of shorts aren’t the easy to find. These black shorts, featured in both looks, are great. What I like about them is that they have a higher waist without being TOO high-waisted (i.e. flattering and not mom-from-1992 looking) and they are short without being TOO short (i.e. sexy without showing off your lady bits). The ruffle is sweet and feminine but there isn’t TOO much going on. And you can wear them day or night. Score, score, score and score! (Yes, that’s my nod to World Cup soccer. Go USA!)

Ruffles in the Sunlight
This look is great for day; the bows on the shirt (along with the ruffles on the shorts) add a feminine/sweet touch. I like it tucked it, but for day you really can get by with either. The bold sunglasses and denim jacket with the removable hood toughen the look up, so you look more fashionable and less “I bought this whole outfit in the children’s section of Target.” While the jacket is $80, it is super versatile (day or night, summer or fall, sunny or raining….) and already looks worn in. I love it and I’m a big proponent of spending a little extra on timeless or high quality pieces, which this clearly is. I added the red sandals for a touch of color and fun. Oh, and this shirt – you really could ditch the shades, shoes and jacket, throw on some heels and wear it for a more casual night out. So there’s that.

Product Information: Shorts – Lulus, $29.00; Denim Jacket – Lulus, $80; Shirt – Forever 21, $27.80; Shoes – Charlotte Russe, $7;  Sunglasses – Lulus, $8

Ruffle Shorts After Dark
Again, tuck this sexy embellished shirt into the flirty shorts and pair with fun sequined wedges for that rocker vibe. Add the bright pink patent bag (I love pink with slate grey!) and the big bow adds the sweet feminine touch that takes this look from totally badass to “a lady in the street but a freak in the bed.” What? Usher said it, not me. Regardless, it’s the perfect mix of hard and soft, plus it’s incredibly comfortable. Can’t beat that.

Product Information: Shorts - Lulus, $29; Shirt – Express, $34.90; Shoes – Forever 21, $25.80; Bag-  Lulus, $26.

When the God Rocker thing didn’t work out, Katy decided to go in a completely different direction.  Her pseudo-lesbian song, combined with lots of boob shots, has put Katy Perry on the cover of Blender magazine as well as on the pages of gossip blogs everywhere.

So what are we to learn from this transformation?  Boobs trump God?  Image is everything?  A catchy beat can make you a star?

One thing we do know is that no matter how much Perry wears them, high waisted booty shorts are never finding a place in our wardrobe.