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.
Trend Watch: Yellow
Finally.
Big bird is having a moment...
It was bound to happen. Minimalism. Normcore. Stripped-back, no-fuss, grey-white-and-black fashion. It couldn't last forever. Of course, color was never truly dead (even if it might have felt that way). There were always people, designers and brands that continued to embrace it. And now, it looks like a burst of light is about to make its way to the masses thanks to a selection of designers at New York Fashion Week who are embracing the color with full force.
Christian Siriano
Bigger. Bolder. Better.
Sophisticated and timeless, Siriano takes yellow and transports it to an entirely different dimension. Who wouldn't feel like a modern day Cinderalla shooting on a star in a floor sweeping golden gown? It is what dreams are made of. The straight necklines feel a bit nineties, the fitted bodies and delicate tied shoulder straps remind me of Cher's Calvin Klein dress, and yet it all maintains a very modern sensibility thanks to the touch of unexpected proportion play. It's yellow. It's bold. It's big. And yet, it feels doable.
Tibi
Youthful. Feminine. Unexpected.
Tibi, by contrast, presents yellow in an entirely wearable way. Yes, it is still YELLOW (and a lot of it) but it's yellow that you, or I, or even our moms might wear. Why not wear yellow denim shorts that reach towards your knee next summer? Why not swap your black slacks for a yellow pair at the office? The subtle variation in hue makes it easier to digest and the best thing is these separates work just as well together as they would paired with a denim jean or a white tee. Tibi is for the modern woman. Sometimes she wants to make a big statement and sometimes she doesn't. But either way, she wants to look (and feel) effortless. She will in these clothes.
If you're a bit skeptical, take your cue from the fashion elite. Pops of yellow are already visible on the streets of NYC this fashion week. And, we all know, if it's happening in street style then it's going to be happening in a store-near-you soon.
How long though until head-to-toe makes an appearance?
I, for one, can hardly wait.
