Completely revised spring/summer shopping list

A girl has the right to change her mind, yes?

Forget my previous shopping list post (can't link cause I'm on my phone). Based on some revelations over the last two weeks in what makes me feel good, Suz's brilliant post on how she is looking at 2014 trends and all the wise responses, Angie's reminder in how we should wear trends in a way that is right for us, and the past three hours playing in my closet and trying on pretty much everything I own in every possible way, my revised needs/wants are:

- Okala pumps (not sure yet on the color way)
- refined loafers in a light color
- olive green slim cargo pants (just dressy enough for work but also can be casual)
- 2-3 light weight drapey tops in light colors
- floral pencil skirt

These few items will work with what I already have and am keeping. No need for anything more. I'm thrilled with my few dresses, white jeans, blue jeans, toppers, sandals, handbags and accessories that I already have. Plus I have my pastel suit and earlier today found MY perfect fluid ankle length black dress trousers (to be revealed when a bit warmer). They have just the right amount of slouch with tapered legs so no overwhelming volume.

I'm excited for spring - now the weather just needs to cooperate!

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Isabel

Veteran

That sounds great and I can totally picture it with your evolving style. It will be wonderful. Personally, I would LOVE a blush jacket of some sort. : )

MsMary

Shannon, you will love the olive slim cargoes. I have two pair, one darker and one lighter, and I love love love them!

deb

It sounds like you have things all sorted out. Good for you. I have yet to begin.

Caro in Oz

Nice. Up till the time you buy it's called refining your list

carter

Great list! I agree with Caro...nothing wrong with continual refinement!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Wooohooooo. Looking good, Shannon. And you can revise over and over again......nothing is cast in stone. xo

Deborah

Shannon this sounds great! Refining is fun;). And you can add other spontaneous purchases if you so desire. And planning is good if we are that way inclined. I find I am making less mistakes and loving everything in my closet. Can't wait to see the new black pants xx

Suz

This is a great list! I am in the process of refining my own list as well. It's fun -- and no reason not to revise! After all, where we sit, spring may be several more weeks (months?) in coming. So we have lots of time to think it through, LOL!

Transcona Shannon

Isabel - I hope you find your blush jacket. I tried on a blush top the other day and the color was horrendous on me.

MaryK - I remember some of your cargo outfits and will be looking to them again for inspiration.

Deborah - I think you're going to like the black trousers when you see them

I know for me, it's easy to think I need more things for a new season and to get caught up in the excitement of everyone else's new purchases. I was really pleasantly surprised with my existing wardrobe today when I played around with it a bit. And making a list, even if it changes several times, at least gives me a starting point.

Thanks all for chiming in:)

Jewell

Sounds great, Shannon! I've made a number of revisions as well.

Jaime

Of course revision is the important part! Can't wait to see you put it all together!

Beth Ann

I like the new list! I'm still having a hard time visualizing the spring and summer -- in weather or wardrobe -- so seeing lists like yours is helpful!

shedev

Very nice list Shannon.

Lisa

Kudos to revising your list, fashion always changes, our personal styles always change, of course a wish list should change often too!

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