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What spring purchases are you most excited about?

viva

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I've made two purchases that I'm excited to bust out when the snow leaves ... so probably in May. haha, sad but true! It's the white scuba peplum top from JCrew (could wear earlier) and the spotted pointy flats, which I am looking forward to wearing with everything from skirts to skinnies to BFs.

I'm wearing my pinstripe trousers today because I am back in Nashville and the roads are dry, thank goodness!

And on my list?
- a classic trench
- a fitted dark denim jacket
- a day dress of some kind -- shirtdress?
- some kind of great look for a college reunion (will need help)
- and maybe the white JCrew tux shirt (which went back; love it but need a discount)

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AM

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Here are my spring boards (so far). I already posted them as I asked for shopping help. Swimming is becoming a large part of my day (midday) -- and I really just wanted to focus these boards around my lifestyle.

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Elizabeth P

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I finally found one of my HEWI's - a denim shirt dress. So I'm kind of excited to wear that. It shouldn't be a HEWI, but I wanted dark denim, long enough, and I have a hard time with button ups fitting across the chest/shoulders, so also had to deal with that.

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viva

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AM: I love your boards! How do you make them? (Such a novice question, I know.) I especially love the denim-on-denim. Really intriguing.

Elizabeth, I love that dress! How long is it on you (and how tall are you)?

Anonymous

What does HEWI stand for?

I've been excited about navy, dusty blue and coral. These are the colors I'm gravitating towards this spring.

I'm very happy with the blue knit moto jacket I bought from LE, and with the LBD and navy/ivory jacquard knit blazer I bought from Pendleton. These are valuable additions to my wardrobe.

viva

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Bettycrocker: highly elusive wardrobe item. Or something close to that.

I'd love to find something in the right dusty blue.

texstyle

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I ordered some cropped denim and striped joggers from AE to try after really enjoying the heavier weight Gap cargo joggers this winter. I figure I might as well experiment a bit with the jogger style while there's a trend. It fits my super casual needs and worst case they make wonderful lounge wear.

I want to try a different style of shorts this S/S, but I'm not quite sure what that means yet. I have denim BFs, denim slim fit, bermudas, but nothing really super soft and flowy - I'd like to find something that works for me in that level of comfort but with some style so I don't end up just looking sloppy and wrinkled.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I was looking forward to a chambray shirt I ordered from J Crew, but they e-mailed me to say that it sold out. I'm sure I'll find another somewhere.

I feel like at this point I'm even looking forward to wearing my pastel wool coats for a bit, since it's been too cold for anything but puffers lately.

Elizabeth P

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Vivian, it comes right to the top of my knees... I'm 5;6", and I did get the tall. I didn't notice any difference in the shoulder to waist measurement in the tall (although I'll likely get rid of the tie belt, so that doesn't really matter much) but there was a good 2-3" in the length. BR doesn't always have their tall options available in Canada so this was great to see.

I can get a pic tonight if you'd like.

Angie

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I love your purchases, Viv. That's the spirit, and good job keeping your head above all the snow and ice.

I just came back from HK and bought a few fun pieces - all neutral. I'm excited about all of them - especially my new light blue Furla wardrobe pet.

milehighstyle (Linda)

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I'm hoping these loafers work out for me - they are coming this week. I also ordered a pale pink blazer from White House Black Market and hope to find some type of unusually shaped skirt - asymmetric or something like that. Looking forward to wearing all my cotton button front shirts without a million layers over and under them.

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Suz

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Do you know what? I have not shopped since November. And spring is very far away here. (May is probably about right.) Plus, my budget is much reduced. So most of my excitement is going to come from pulling out my old things and wearing them at last again.

That said, I will definitely be buying a new bag. And I'll also be watching Angie's trend report so I can figure out just what I want to incorporate for a bit of an updated feel. I can't buy much, so what I buy really has to count.

Summer

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I'm entirely with Suz on this one. I won't be buying anything just yet, and whatever I do buy will need to be very special.

Karie

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Only two purchases for me, and I am anxious to wear them both (I'm anxious to wear anything that doesn't involve having to wear thermal underwear underneath)! They are the Martie pants and the Regent blazer, both from J.Crew. The only item on my shopping list is a dress or two, which I might just make myself.

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doubleh

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I think I am way behind everyone here. While I won't say "excited", I am not bored yet with my winter clothes (winter came late to VA, but yes, I'm about done with it.) Nothing is super-inspiring yet, but I do think some of the floral pumps look fun. I also have a pair of snakeskin vans I'm looking forward to busting out. I guess I do look forward to saying goodbye to heavy socks.

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unfrumped

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Only a new fine-gauge wool scarf in lighter spring colors!

Seriously, I'm in more of an close evaluation/wardrobe review mode.
The key thing is what will be my go-to 2-3 spring-to-summer pants outfit silhouettes--what shape and styles with what footwear and tops--for work.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I've got some 'spring refresher' options coming this week, from the Nordstrom sale and the Violeta end-of-season sale. I'm hoping a few of them will work, but if they don't I'm not planning on shopping any more until after Easter.

I've already pulled out the spring bin and put up the 'seriously winter' clothes since it's getting warmer here. But I was the same size last spring as I am right now, or ish - it's been a year since the bulk of my weight loss - so I don't have any more excuses to buy tons and tons of stuff.

I wanted to snag a pair of floral print sneakers but the ones I was eyeing at Nordstrom have sold out in my size. Maybe they'll pop back or I'll find another option later in the spring.

Ginkgo

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I'm rejoicing over a flowered shirt from the Loft -- am even pulling it out of the closet and stroking it.

Diana

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I haven't bought much in the last couple of months. Definitely nothing springlike. This seems to happen every year. At this point I'm just excited to wear some footwear that is not my Sorels or my Blondos.

retailgirl

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I bought a great boyfriend cardigan from Brooks Brothers...navy with khaki and orange striped trim and gold buttons. I'll probably wear it with tan or khaki pants and a white shirt. Other than that, I have a blush pink blazer that I got from Talbots last August and only wore a few times before I got into my more wintery things. It was sold as a transitional piece but I think it will be great for spring/summer. One thing I love about our distinct seasons is that my out of season clothes seem brand new when I take them out!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I forgot to mention that I picked up a pair of blue Born flats at Nordstrom Rack the other day - I'd been eyeing them online but they had sold out. That and two bras are the only things I've bought for spring so far.

Anonymous

I normally don't shop for Spring because the colors are usually too bright for my coloring. In addition to color, there's style to consider. This year, the planets were aligned and I was able to find some great things.

The LBD was not a Springtime necessity, of course, but it's difficult to find the perfect LBD. When I found it, and it was on clearance, I had two good reasons to buy.

AM

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viva: I did the boards in Powerpoint so I can plan out the looks I want to style. This is new for me but I wanted a plan (and priorities) based on looks I wanted to achieve. It was fun.

Mellllls

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Viva I love your picks. I haven't even thought about spring shopping yet.

rachylou

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White shoes and a white coat - I've gotten both, so I feel pretty set... for now

On the basics level - I could use some plain cardis and silky collared tees which are regular length. I've got long ones, but not normal ones.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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viva, how's the quality of the JCF flats? I need a pair of printed pointy toe flats and they have several options.

Also forgot I took advantage of the Everlane try on promo and have a few t shirts on their way to me. I imagine most of them will be too small but at least then I'll know one way or the other whether I need to bother with them in the future.

deb

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The Anthropologie Flares are on there way.

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Gennifyr

Most of my spring shopping funds are going into tailoring my clothes (weight loss) but I did manage to order two new items.

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Sal

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Well for me it would be autumn/fall that lies ahead.
I have made two purchases

1) Thrifted black boyfriend style blazer, made of textured silk. I will wear it open with jeans.

2) Black fitted dress. Evening wear.

Both were on my shopping list for the season so I am very happy. Whilst I don't go to lots of parties I decided that my current evening capsule was becoming a little dated (last year also a little tight - thankfully that is not the case now). But when I saw this classic sexy dress I decided to buy it. I cannot find a link online so will have to do a WIW!

Windchime

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It was -10°F here this morning, so like many other shivering Fabbers, I'm going to be thrilled when I can start wearing less layers and put away my much-used Lands End puffer.

I picked up a couple spring/summer tops at the Rack on huge discount; they will both help refresh my spring look. I also ordered the Munro Kimi loafers in white and am going to try white jeans from J Crew.

Spring WILL arrive; it does every year...

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