Seasonal Shopping

February 22, 2011

in Personal Style

“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year. Style is what you pick out of that fashion…it’s what you make of it once you’ve learned what to accept and what to ignore based on what looks good on you.” -Lauren Hutton

I love this quote from Lauren Hutton. At the beginning of each season, we are faced with a variety of trends — some we despise immediately, others we are hesitant to take part in, and some we love.

Sticking with Hutton’s mantra, I have set some personal shopping rules for myself this season: set a seasonal budget, write everything in my purchase journal, consider upcoming events, and wait till after fall fashion week shows to see what trends will carry over to the next season. This fall, it looks like fur, chunky sweaters, cropped skinny pants, wide-leg pants, the ’70s look, and winter white will be major players.

Out of all the trends emerging for the spring/summer season, here are some items on my wish list.

Tibi basketweave short coral spring 2011

Tibi shorts

Coral was the color of last summer, and it looks like the color is back again this year. Coral is a great in-between color for people (like me) who are hesitant to wear all pink or all red at once. It’s about time I purchase more than just coral lipstick and nail polish. Whether it’s a great coral dress that can be dressed up or down, or a pair of coral shorts, like these from Tibi, I plan on getting some coral in my closet.

70s flare jeans spring summer 2011 fashion

Citizens of Humanity at Shopbop

Don’t get me wrong, I love my skinny jeans. But the wide-leg pants and the 70s look is really starting to grow on me. I can’t wait to score a deal on some flared jeans this season and pair them with some brown/tan wedges and a breezy floral top.

white neutrals spring summer 2011 fashion

via Shopbop

All white and neutrals. This is where “consider upcoming events” comes into play. This summer, Todd and I are attending a friend’s wedding in Turks & Caicos, and their rehearsal dinner is a “white party.” Great reason for me to pick up a cute white dress to wear all summer and possibly transition into “winter white.”

River Island Asos handbag spring summer 2011 fashion

Asos River Island Beige Frame Bag

As for accessories, I want to look for some long necklaces and a canvas or neutral satchel.

Cole Haan at Piperlime

Cole Haan at Piperlime

Not seasonal, but necessity: New heels in black and beige/nude.

What’s on your spring/summer wish list?

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Carolina February 25, 2011 at 4:26 pm

I need a pair of nude heels, high-waisted jeans, a boyfriend blouse (like MKA Olsen), a pair of leather pants (though it’s not a spring/summer item) and a pair of studded shorts!

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