Spring is the time for medical school conferences, and medical school open houses. The look below is a perfect buisness casual option for any event you will be attending this Spring.

The key to this look is layering, which makes throwing this look together at the last minute simple. My cape is a find from H&M. Capes and ponchos are perfect pieces to add to your closet. They can easily be layered over a button down, are cheap and allow you the opportunity for versatility within your wardrobe when you're a college/grad student with a medically related event to attend weekly.

Underneath my cape, I am simply wearing a pair of black "harem" style pants that have previously been styled on the blog, and a navy blue turtleneck that coordinates with the navy blue in the cape.

Remember, it is important to keep your hair as professional as possible at any medically related event. These events serve as first impressions, especially if you are at your top choice professional school. You want the faculty of the school to remember you for your charm, not because you were the one with the blue hair. While I'll go into more detail about professional hair and your medical school interview at a later date, a few great alternative hair styles include a slick backed bun, or a low ponytail. My hair is huge when it's blown out, pictures don't quite do it justice at revealing how big it is (picture a lion's mane that only gets bigger as the day goes on). For this reason, I always pull my hair back as styled above, to make sure that faculty and staff focus on my face, and personality more than my hair.

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

It's been a while since I posted a Style Guide on The Mod Little Melanin! Here's a step by step guide to easily dress up a simple bodycon dress for a presentable daytime look.

For this look, you will need a bodycon dress (I found this one at Forever 21) for less than $5.00. You will also need an outerwear layer of your choice. I also found my suede fringe vest at Forever 21.

Step One: Choose a bodycon dress in your favorite color to style. This dress was purchased from Forever 21's Fall Collection when deep, rich colors were in season. For Spring however, soft "baby tone" colors are in style. These colors include light pink, mint green and peach. Bright, vivid colors are also popular this season such as royal blue and magenta. As well as your traditional floral print. However, if those aren't your colors of choice, beige or black are in season no matter the weather.

Step Two: Layer a corresponding outerwear layer over your bodycon dress. I choose to add my suede, fringe vest because of the black neckline of my dress. A perfect in season option is to add an oversized denim jacket to your look. Shophopes.com has two options that are perfect for Spring! I am in love with the Urban Desire Jacket in Pink Denim and the Spring Is In The Air Jacket on their website. Another option is to tie a button down shirt around your waist in a corresponding color to match your dress. I love to take flannel shirts for this style trick! You can find tons of flannel shirts on sale now at Rue 21.

Step Three: Complete the look with your favorite accessories. I choose to add a pair of lace up, heeled booties I found at Charlotte Russe during one of their shoe sales, and a crossbody Coach bag. My choker is from Forever 21. A popular trend this season is to pair tennis shoes such as Converses with your dress for a Sporty Chic look. I'm not a big tennis shoe wearer and find all of my shoes for this trend at Rue 21 for under $15.

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin

Happy First Day of Spring! Here's a look that I've been teasing on my personal Instagram page for the past few days that you'll be sure to love as you transition your closet to Spring!

Early Spring weather can be a bit chilly still! If you're like me and love to wear dresses year-round, layering a top underneath your dresses can be a quick fix to help you survive the breezy weather! For this look, I am wearing a blue, spaghetti strap dress found at Charlotte Russe for only $1.99. If you look closely at the detail of this dress, it is more aligned for nighttime wear, than daytime wear. It features a low v-neckline, and an open back. To make the dress more suitable for daytime wear, I layered a navy blue turtleneck (also purchased for $1.99 from Charlotte Russe) underneath! Remember, layering doesn't have to be solely for warmth, it also can be a great addition for making revealing pieces a bit more modest, and is an alternative option to wearing a tank underneath a dress or shirt.

My accessories for this look were kept to a mininum! I simply added a pair of pearl and gold hoop earrings, and added my gold sunnies from Forever 21. I know I am wearing sunglasses in just about every blog picture I post, but I have a sunglass collection and sunglasses can truly make or break an outfit. To me, sunglasses are more than just protection from the sun, they are as important of an accessory as a necklace or a pair of earrings. My booties have appeared on The Mod Little Melanin on numerous occasions and are from Target.

Med School Mondays return to The Mod Little Melanin next Monday! Stay tuned!

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💕