Q: It's time to put away your dark fall and winter colors. Spring is the time when nature blossoms, so look for pieces of clothing that feature flowers, leaves, and pale colors. Additionally, opt for light-weight fabrics like cotton or linen, since the weather is warming up.  Flower prints like daisies or pansies are cute for spring. Similarly, pale yellow, lavender, light pink, and sky blue are great spring colors. Dresses are a classic spring look that never go out of style. Pick a mini or thigh-length dress for a cute weekend look, or go with a knee-length or midi-length dress if you want something a little more dressed up.  Leave your legs bare if it’s warm out. If it’s cool, wear a pair of opaque tights. For extra fun, pick a bright color that plays off your dress. T-shirts are great for spring, but you might also enjoy wearing a cotton or linen top. Pair your top with shorts for an easy weekend look. If you want to dress up your top, pair it with a skirt.  Try a solid-colored T-shirt with shorts, a mini skirt, or a midi skirt. Wear a band or logo T-shirt with denim shorts or a denim skirt. Pair a printed short-sleeved or sleeveless top with khaki or denim shorts or a flowy skirt. A polo shirt looks great for a casual work or weekend look. Choose a polo shirt that’s a bright, fun color, such as a pastel. Wear it over a pair of khakis or denim pants or shorts.  For instance, you might wear a salmon-colored polo shirt, a pair of long khakis, and a brown belt to work. For a fun weekend look, you could pair a bright yellow polo with a pair of denim shorts. Spring is a transitional season, so there will still be cool weather some days. If it’s cool out, cover more skin with a pair of pants. Try a denim style or khakis for an easy option that’s great for spring. Denim and khakis both work for a weekend or casual work look. However, you might also try white pants or a solid pastel color. With the warmer weather, sandals are back in style. Pick an upscale sandal for a dressy or professional look. If you prefer something more casual, go with a walking sandal. Sandals look great with shorts, skirts, and dresses. Sneakers are a popular spring style that pairs great with any casual outfit. White sneakers are a season staple, but you can also play around with colors.  Pair a sneaker like Converse low-tops with shorts and a t-shirt or a solid-colored dress. Wear your white sneakers with a polo and shorts, denim styles, or even a dress. You don’t need to wear jewelry to be stylish, but it can be a fun way to enhance your style. For spring, choose brightly colored jewelry to evoke the season. Play around with necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. If you’re creating a casual look, choose a few pieces to accessorize your look. You might wear a bangle bracelet or a long necklace with a pair of earrings. Since spring brings warmer weather, you’ll likely spend more time outside. Make sure you’re wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Choose a pair of sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection.  Big frames are typically a cute look for spring. Try on different pairs of sunglasses and choose one that flatters your face shape.
A: Choose floral patterns and pastels to celebrate the season. Wear a simple lightweight dress for an easy option. Keep it simple with a top and shorts or a skirt. Pair a polo shirt with khakis or denim. Go with long pants instead of shorts or a skirt if it’s chilly outside. Wear sandals on a warm spring day. Choose sneakers for a relaxed look. Play around with colorful jewelry. Protect your eyes with a pair of sunglasses.

Q: You can find these shells labeled as "lion's paw shells" in an arts and crafts store. You can also find similar shells made out of plastic in a costume shop or a party supply store. Make sure that the shells match up in size and shape. For a child's costume, you can cut two large shell shapes out of felt. You can match the color to your tail, or you can use a contrasting color. For example, if you made a green tail, you could paint the shells purple. Sparkly, metallic paint would work the best, but you can use flat paint as well.  Use acrylic paint or spray paint. Let the shells dry completely, then add a second coat of paint, if needed. Mix extra-fine scrapbooking glitter into glossy decoupage glue (ie: Mod Podge). Paint the glue onto the shells, then let it dry. Apply a plain coat of glue on top to seal the glitter in. If you want extra sparkly shells:  Paint the shells with decoupage. Shake the glitter on top, then tap the excess glitter off. Let the decoupage dry. Apply another coat of decoupage on top. If you still want some bling, but don't want to use all-over glitter, you can draw designs onto the shells using glitter glue instead. If you don't have any glitter glue, you can use sparkly puffy paint/dimensional fabric paint instead. You can also draw designs using regular glue, then shake glitter into the glue while it's still wet. You will be building your bra on top of this. A child or a teen could use a skin-toned tube top or tank top. And adult could use a skin-toned bra, preferably strapless. Alternatively, you can match the color of the top or bra to the color of your shells. Coat the inside of the shells with fabric glue or industrial-strength glue (ie: E6000). Place the shells onto the bra. You can have the bottom edges point towards the center, or you can have them point downward. If you are using a tube top or a tank top, you will need to position the shells where the breast would be. Industrial-strength glue would be the best for this, but you can try using fabric glue as well. Hot glue will work, but it may not last as long. Here are some ideas to get you started:  Apply tiny rhinestones to the ridges on the shells. Glue a mini starfish to the middle of the bra where the bow would be. Add a sequin or rhinestone trim to the edges of the shell. Decorate the bra band with rhinestones or fake pearls.
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Choose two large shells to use as your mermaid bra. Paint the shells, if desired. Consider adding some sparkle with glitter. Add designs with glitter glue if you want something more subtle. Find something fitted to serve as the base. Glue the shells to the base. Decorate the top further with gems, pearls, and smaller shells.