Spring Summer Inspiration
My mood has officially moved to spring/summer fashion. Snow is forecast for this week but I’m not having any of it. Bring on the light layers, the bright colors and the slouchy wide legged trousers. This past weekend I sifted through magazines to make a mood board. Crossed legged on the floor of my daughter’s bedroom, together we cut out our favorite pictures to make a collage. My end result was the above image that ended up showcasing what I want to be wearing over the months to come. A list of those things is below.
Tailored separates in loose silhouettes. Can we talk about the resurgence of menswear and power dressing. It’s good.
Silk scrunchies are another must. The scrunchies I’m currently wearing are velvet and, therefore, far too wintery for a springtime look. I must get my hands on some silk ones, preferably in bold vibrant colors. Pictured above you’ll find some by Hermes. This is the dream. I will likely find some on Etsy or do a DIY.
How are we feeling about bucket hats? I know these have been trending for a while and they aren’t anything new but I’m still kind of obsessed with them. Last year I bought a cheap option from Amazon and it was truly horrible. I think the answer might be to buy one that’s a little pricier. Perhaps the fabric composition and shape needs to be a bit more thoughtful to have it truly look good.
Neon. I know, who would have thought. I normally shy away from bright colors but I’m in the mood to wear something painfully acidic (get ready to guard your eyes).
Yellow. Yes, I’ve loved yellow for a long time but this season’s version feels a bit more muted. I like that.
Coordinating sets. How cute is the matching STAUD skirt and top pictured above? I’m not sure if I’m ready to bare my midriff but maybe if I found a set that was quite high waisted and just showed a couple inches of tummy I could embrace this style (on or near the beach).
A summer sandal update is a must and I’ve got my eye on the Big Buckle Birkenstock.
Ladylike accessories. Need I say more? After a year hunkered down in my sweats indoors I’m in the mood to look elevated and put together. Enter pearls, structured handbags and pieces that show I put more than 2min into getting ready.
Round neck t-shirts with short chained necklaces. Yes and yes.
Minimalist beauty. Because if the past year has taught me anything it’s that less is truly more.
Ok, that’s my rundown of must-have items for spring/summer ‘21. I will report back with news on how it goes incorporating these things into my wardrobe. I may just stay in my house like a hermit for the next four months and continue to wear my sweats but I’m hoping I break free a bit and explore the world again in clothes that feel fresh and alive.
After all, it officially time to embrace fashion (and life) again.
