This season's warm weather style aesthetic is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. Try on a crop top, rock something sheer, have fun with fringe, mix and match your prints and go crazy with color—there are no rules. Spring and summer 2014 fashion is about having fun. If you're ready to step up your spring style check out these looks modeled by Alexandra Armitage, 21, and Morgan Coffey, 21, for inspiration this season.


STYLED BY Katelyn Herlein


PHOTOS BY Zach Boyden-Holmes


HAIR BY Penelopie Beauty Bar


MAKEUP BY Ivy Boyd


First photo above: Kick it with a kaftan


Say hello to the sunshine in style this summer. A kaftan is a must-have item this season. Whether it's a solid color or a printed material like this bohemian floral one, it easily takes you from day to night. Throw it on over your swimsuit for a day at the pool and pair it with a wedge and statement necklace for a night out.


Kaftan: Aimee, $108. Sunglasses: Proper, $250. Necklace: Proper, $420.


Second photo above: Full-skirt fun


Get ready for full-skirt fun, modeled by Alex. The easiest way to feel fancy this spring is with a full skirt. A high-waisted version like this one hits right at your waist, accentuating the slimmest part of your body. High-waisted skirts pair perfectly with a skin-showing crop top.


Styling trick: Glam up your look by mixing prints. The key to getting it right is by mixing a bold print with a more dainty one. That way the prints offset each other without looking overdone.


Top: Aimee, $58; Skirt: Proper, $210; Earrings: Proper, $216; Bench and phone: Poppy and Olive's


Third photo above: Florals and headbands


An effortless way to wear the trend is in dress form. Minor details like a headband can really dress up your look. Don't forget to update your summer shoe collection. This season is all about strappy-happy style. Invest in a gladiator style or strappy block-heel sandal.


Maxi Dress: Aimee, $168; Bag: Velvet Coat, $74; Headband: Forever 21, $1.80; Bracelet: Forever 21, $3.80.


Fourth photo above: Full colors and fringe


Cheers to a colorful warm weather wardrobe. Shop colorfully printed pieces this season. From dresses and tops to headbands and bags, the more color the better. Don't forget to work in fringe and anything chambray.


On Morgan, left:


Dress: Aimee, $215; Bag: Velvet Coat, $74; Headband: Forever 21, $1.80; Bracelet: Forever 21, $3.80; Necklace: Proper, $348


On Alexandra, right:


Top: Aimee, $64; Pants: Proper, $325; Bag: Von Maur, $225; Shoes: Von Maur, $130; Sunglasses: Forever 21, $5.80; Necklace: Proper $420;Earrings: Proper, $75.


Shop the shoot


Proper, inside Badowers, 2817 Ingersoll Ave.


Aimee, 432 E. Locust St.


Von Maur, Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley West Drive Suite 400, West Des Moines.


Style Esque, styleesque.com.


Poppy and Olive's, poppyandolives.com.


Forever 21, Jordan Creek Mall, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines.


Penelopie Beauty Bar, 12931 University Ave. Suite 104, Clive.