Suntiger, I also more intuitively wear lighter colours in early spring even if the temperatures are often the same here as in winter. I am going to try to make a short term capsule with scarves now for cold spring and create some complements around these scarves.

Katerina, You have killer style and it is wonderful to see your WIWs. I like to change things up a bit from time to time. What brought me to YLF was a desire to change up my style from a classic and neutral heavy wardrobe that felt boring to a more fun and trendy style. Injecting some new items that do not need to have longevity but are fun may help you enjoy your amazing wardrobe and style more. I love how you were able to pair your wide leg jeans with your blazers and scarves to create fabulous outfits.

Just chiming in to say I've been reading this thread with interest , but don't have much to add. I always feel like I'm in a style rut One thing I do know from experience, is when I feel that way, I have to be careful as I end up buying stuff that ultimately doesn't work and goes unworn. I usually end up cutting or colouring my hair when I feel like this - and that's a less expensive and less permanent solution

You have a strong signature style that seems quite well-defined, but if I were your personal stylist, I would perhaps start with tweaking your hair, just for fun. Layers, movement in your bangs etc - could be interesting !

Okay. I'm going to throw down the gauntlet with a challenge. Create a week of outfits without using black, grey, navy blue or dark brown. Lighter neutrals and dark colours permitted. Bonus points for colour-on-colour outfits!

I know this will be a challenge for you because you use black to bookend your hair. Dark colours acceptable as part of a print, but not as a solid garment! I'm sure your closet is up to it!

Bijou, thank you for the compliments. Having seen your WIW:s and you colourful style now, I could never believe your wardrobe was neutral heavy. Your style is amazing - classic, fashionable and fun.

Lisa P., thank you for popping in. I agree on the hair part, it is just that I have changed hair in this state of mind in the past and it was not good. The latest such change was three years ago, when I wanted to “add some interest”. After discussing with my hair stylist, he suggested “discretely cool highlights in pink”. It Was supposed to be subtle. He bleached highlights and colored them red. It was neither subtle, nor discrete and it drove me crazy. See the picture I coloured it back to my usual dark brown after a couple of weeks. Have not changed since, lol. So I am a bit careful about bigger changes, but the fringe or some movement would feel nice.

WOW, Runcarla, that is BRUTAL :-))
A challenge indeed. I will do that. Not sure I manage a whole week though, but will do my best.
Thank you so much for this wonderful idea and the challenge!

Now, who else is in? Runcarla?

Sure!

Katerina, I felt like it was a little too early for cold spring with bitter cold temperatures and snow on the ground, so I am doing deep winter a little longer. I plan to switch to cold spring as soon as we get back from a trip into the mountains. If I can pack enough warm spring colors, it may be earlier. I need some whitish or light grey snow boots. My white booties are too open to walk in snow, even with socks.

I think you have fabulous style, very elegant and distinctive. But I completely understand. Feeling very similar myself, bored with my work uniform of dark neutral pants, layering sweaters and blazers.

Thank you, Anchie. It is the late winter, I guess.

Katerina I rather like that pic of your hair from 3 years ago !

Jenni, really?

I wonder if you have a curling iron? Maybe you could try some soft, very loose waves in your hair? I find it gives a totally different look.

I agree with Jenni, I like the fun hair too! Yes to adding wave to your hair for an occasional change, or what about different updos?

I love your scarf collection.
You might try styling them in some different ways. For example, I like looping the scarves a bit lower on the neck or chest especially as spring gets nearer because it looks more "opened up" and less "buttoned up".

Or focus on some of your jewelry.

I also found a different vibe when I found pants that were cut a bit slimmer but still straight, not skinny. They are hard to come by even with tailoring because I need enough hip room but not so roomy as to look somewhat frumpy on me. I had to try shopping different brand to experiment with how pants could fit and made my same jackets look different.