Some wiw's and what I have learnt since last spring

Changing weather always brings new challenges for our wardrobes. Last year this time, I was just miserable about my clothing choices. Spring is very cold in eastern Ontario and being a person who is very cold generally does not help. For past couple of years, I start feeling thoroughly bored and frustrated with my wardrobe sometime around mid-February. ( reading YLF, I have now realized I am not alone in this). Winters are long and cold here and I get tired of wearing the same clothes for 4-5 months straight.
Two posts from Angie opened up my eyes to new options. http://youlookfab.com/2009/11/.....g-weather/ and http://youlookfab.com/2012/03/.....r-weather/
So this year, I knew exactly what I was looking for while shopping for spring. Warm clothes in bright springy colours with a dose of white in the outfit.
I am so happy to report that I feel satisfied and energized by my spring wardrobe so far. My shopping list is not complete. I still need a pair of light coloured booties/shooties/hi-top sneakers and a trench coat. ( I probably won't be able to buy these items anytime soon due to an unexpected dental procedure and a potential upcoming trip to Florida in summer but i am happy with where my spring wardrobe is right now and am enjoying the slow process of updating my wardrobe. Once again, big thanks to Angie and YLF. I am feeling so much more confident and happy with myself.

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13 years ago

Day Vies

Veteran

#6 is my favorite. I love that gold sweater! All of these looks are springlike but I can see that they also keep you warm. Inspiration for my late winter blues -- thank you!

Anonymous

Great job of injecting spring while dealing with winter like temps!

Aida

I hear you Mona! It stays wet and cold for a long time here in the PNW, too. You are doing a fabulous job of looking springy-but-still-warm. I like that you've got at least one springy element in each of these looks; it helps give the sense that you're moving forward seasonally, but not so far forward that it doesn't make sense for your weather. LOVE that gold sweater on you in #6, that's such a fun piece.

rachylou

It's really nice to see all the pics in a row. You see how it really is all coming together. I love #4... and it took me a couple to realize that's the same shirt in #2... unless it isn't of course. Lol. But that's success when you can use the same piece in so many different ways!

Raisin

Oh you are so right, winter here is long, boring, and it draaaags. Love your Spring-y outfits. 1 and 2 are my favorites, but they all look great!

Karie

(website)

Winter here in upstate NY also keeps going, and going, and going (and I wish it was going, going, gone!). I like that your outfits center around spring colors, yet you are still able to keep warm. Numbers 2 and 4 are my favs, love that green shirt!

merwoman

So many great looks!! I love you in stripes - that b/w striped sweater is awesome on you - particularly like it paired with the orange scarf. And the green sweater is gorgeous!! Bring on Spring!

Firecracker (Sharan)

You look gorgeous in all of these outfits. I am impressed with your injection of Spring color into styles that are still warm, and with your different mixes with some of the same items. Thanks for linking to those great posts from Angie, too--definitely worth revisiting about now!

kellygirl

All of these look so fab! I love how you are dressing for spring in winter clothes. The citron, the breton stripes, the white and gold--so fresh and pretty. I can see how this must make winter more bearable--especially when it is so long up your way. You have a great sense of style--so polished and pretty in all of these! I think that citron tipped blazers is one of my favorite pieces. SO fun!

Jules

And you look so happy and confident! Great outfits, great lessons. Some I should learn myself. It's hard for me to jump ahead into spring when it's still winter in TO but you make it look natural. I suppose I can get out my white denim jacket too!

Jaime

Love your outfits and adding more white is a great idea for a cold spring look. #6 is stunning!

TraceyLiz65

Great insights on how to keep yourself warm yet embrace the spirit of Spring!

Mona

Thank you, Day Vies, Ceit, Aida, Raisin, Karie and merwoman. rachylou, it is the same sweater in #2 and 4. I am happy that a lot of you ladies like this sweater. Firecracker, these posts from Angie are one of the most useful lesson I have learnt on YLF. Thanks, kellygirl. I really appreciate your feedback. Jules, let us see you rocking the white denim jacket. Thank you, Shevia and Tracey.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

*happy dance*

(Spring in Seattle feels like Winter too so I can empathize).

Mona, I am THRILLED you sorted this out. You have reaped the reward and look KILLER in your outfits. I have a special love for #4 and #6! Well done!

Tina.b

Mona, I so hear you, I am totally over winter! We still have several feet of snow outside, and I'm so tired of dressing in winter gear. Love how your style has evolved. All the outfits are great and I especially love #6.

pil

You are looking fabulous. I remember how you were frustrated with your closet not all that long ago. I'm so envious of the progress you have made!

Marigold

Active Member

I love #6, a perfect way to transition a summer white denim jacket! The gold sweater just adds a little pizzaz ;). I understand the frustration, am in Northern NJ and, while, it's not that cold as in Ontario, we still have snow on the ground and temps hovering around 35 degrees.. I am so ready to put the winter layers away, would love some nice spring weather to wear blazers and jackets but we usually get almost an overnight switch from winter to humid and blistering summer lol.

siniestra

love all ur outfit choices for spring!!!!!! gorgeouse from head to toe keep those pictures and print them out hang it in you closet you u don't forget or when u have in a hurry and not over think it

jayne

Great thoughts! I love your examples and see how you get spring feeling in warm clothes! Great outfits, love you hair up!

amiable

Whoa! I LOVE these! What perfect early-spring looks. I've noticed myself doing this too - it's still cold and snowy and icey, but I MUST wear something spring-like. You've done it perfectly.

Beth Ann

Amazing choices for a cold March! So glad you've found a way to feel more joyous in your clothing. You look beautiful in every frame!

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