I find early Spring weather (at least on the East Coast) to be the trickiest of the year. I want to wear Spring outfits, and some days I actually get to, but mostly I’m battling a mix of brisk, windy mornings, rain (or even snow…ugh), and mixed up temperatures. While these outfits never made it to the blog, on Instagram I’ve shared the staples I’m relying on lately to get me through these next few weeks.
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When you’re knee deep in the middle of the work week (not to mention that Adam and I are busy prepping to head out on a little adventure this week.. my favorite kind of busy), I always find myself reaching for the most classic items in my closet. The kind of things you can grab and go without spending more than 5 minutes thinking it over.
Yesterday felt like the first real taste of Spring, and I think just about every man, woman, child and dog in New York City took to the streets. I always love the feeling of the city stirring back to life in the Spring after being hunkered down all Winter.. so to mark the occasion I went for head to toe blush pink.
It’s no secret at this point – I’m really craving Spring. But if I’m going to justify a new purchase at this point, it needs to feel like it can work for right now as well as 3 months from now when the temperatures are safely in the Seventies. Here – my top picks for pieces that will take you seamlessly from Winter to Spring:
The Pink Ankle Boot: Sneakers, Flats, and now even pink ankle boots. Subtle enough to match with nearly everything in your wardrobe, but bold enough to put a little Spring in your step – I’m making a serious case for blush pink shoes this season. These go great with a beat up pair of boyfriend jeans, but they’d be just as cool with a floral dress, bare legs and oversized sunglasses once the weather warms.
The Printed Tunic: A definite Spring staple, if you want to pick this up early (and since it’s 20% off right now you probably should), you can layer it with a turtleneck sweater and denim jacket. Then later, shed layers and accessorize with heeled suede sandals and a long pendant necklace.
I’m lucky enough to be able to get away with jeans at the office if I want, but sometimes I want to look a little more polished. In the past that’s often meant a great dress. That is until these wide leg black trousers came along.
