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spring has sprung

Queen Mum

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and I have nothing to wear! seriously.... when you go from 59 to 75 overnight it creates a bit of a dressing panic.
my biggest problem is that I don't have anything other than either long sleeve or sleeveless tops. Just when I was getting in the groove of feeling slightly stylish too
that's all-- just wanted to vent. Anyone else experiencing a spring dressing panic?

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Vani

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We've gone from 60 deg F 2 weeks ago to 78 deg highs last week and now we're down to 60 deg mornings followed by 75 deg afternoons. It's driving me up the walls!

Beth

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Same thing here! I'm so happy to see spring, but it always gives me fits deciding what to wear.

MNsara

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Yes - we had 64 degress yesterday, and it's 62 degrees today. or us that's seriously above average!

I started out the day in jeans, light sweater, and moto. Ended the afternoon with moto in shopping bag and feeling wilted. But I am SO happy to not be wearing layers for warmth.

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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The temp hasn't jumped that much in London, but it is a lot sunnier and there is blue sky, which brought on a mini dressing tantrum this morning when I realised that I didn't want to wear a black or grey coat or trench, but still needed that extra outer layer. Coloured trench here I come!

cciele

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heh, I can relate! I'm little bit north of you queenie, so we're only in the low 60s. But what a change from the windy and rainy weather we've been having! We have cold mornings (around 45), so that makes dressing in layers crucial.

What I am wearing today: Cotton half-sleeve dress, cami, cropped leggings. Veronica slouch boots (might change for sandals later). Denim jacket. In the morning, a boiled wool jacket over everything, and leather gloves.

I'm loving the sun!

ETA: It's in the mid-70s now! Love that 30 degree temp difference.

Misia

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Big Time!!! LOL

marianna

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I just landed in SJ and noticed an abundance of flip flips (ugh) and sandals... so crazy after seeing only boots in Chicago! I'm super excited for this weather!

chewyspaghetti

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I'm actually loving the in between weather. It's given me the chance to embrace my boyfriend blazer and denim jackets worn with the sleeves pushed up, wear dresses with leggings, and layer light items. Spring is my favorite time of year!

Tricia

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I'm going crazy too. It's going to be in the mid-60s here and I was just getting into a tights- and layers-wearing groove!

chellebrate

I'm with you. It's 6 pm and 75 degrees at my house in the shade. Last week I would've dittoed what Khris said. However, this week it is officially too hot for boyfriend blazers, denim jackets, and moto jackets. I have a few new dresses, a couple skirts, and a new pair of sandals for spring and summer, but my legs aren't ready for that (at least in my mind.)

Queen Mum

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for some reason there is a big jump for me between winter and spring stuff. I'm not ready for bare legs or sandaled feet whatsoever, so that limits my options. I will probably be in jeans for a while, but I don't have the most inspiring spring top collection yet. plus the 30 degree difference between 8 am and 3 pm makes it hard too.

shana

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Well, we are supposed to hit 62 on Wednesday so woo hoo! I'm with Khris - I love spring because I can pull out all these great jackets that don't get much use otherwise. They're too bulky for me to layer under a coat in the winter and they're too hot in the summer. I haven't pulled out my white jeans just yet but I have been wearing my white cords and have been layering "spring" tops with cardigans & my coat on cold days and with jackets on the warmer days. I'm not wearing sandals but have worn flats on the warmer days. It's really not warm enough for bare legs but dresses/tunics with leggings and flats would probably work well. I guess the key is layering!

shana

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Kim, Angie also did a great post last spring about adding "spring" accessories like a scarf, jewelry etc. You could probably stick with the tops/cardigans/denim jacket that you already have and switch out to flats instead of boots and add a spring scarf/jewelry.

Maya

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This is how I felt last week. Luckily (ha) it got cold again, but it's going to warm up later in the week. As much as I love the weather, natural beauty, and the cheeriness of spring, I *hate* it as far as getting dressed. Having to break my sensitive skin back into regular shoes is always a horrible and painful experience, and the pain doesn't really go away completely until fall. I am just really prone to blisters. Even my wonderful Brulees give the soles of my feet blisters, but at least the straps don't cut or rub my toes.

I like being able to wear jackets without a coat on top, but as soon as the jacket has to come off, I feel like my outfits just fall apart. I wish I had more standalone pieces instead of just having to layer all the time.

Angie

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*chuckle*. This was fun to read.

This is how I put the Spring back into my wardrobe (50 to 60 degrees):

o Button downs (ahem...and denim shirt)
o Blazers
o Silk blouses with cardigans
o Cobalt blue three-quarter sleeve retro coat
o Cream trench coat
o Dresses sans hose with boots (chestnut, white, cream and grey boots – no black)
o White jeans
o White camisoles
o Bright cotton scarves
o Apple green cowboy boots
o Red booties
o Extremely bright knitwear
o Extremely bright handbags

You don't need to wear bright colours. Wear which ever colours tickle your fancy. I happen to love bright, saturated colours so I wear them. But I also love black and white and wear that a lot too. Hope that makes sense.

Carole

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I want Angie's spring wardrobe and boot collection!

shana

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LOL, Maya, I am the opposite when it comes to shoes. My feet feel imprisoned all winter and I can't wait to set them free in sandals!

Maya

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Your skin is probably tougher than mine Shana. I wore pumps for the first time last week and I was in agony when I got home, and as always, the back of my heels/ankles were bleeding and my last two toes felt crushed.

I actually don't mind sandals. They hurt the soles of my feet a little but it's nothing terrible. It's the in-between footwear I can't stand. Luckily I have my Pikos now though! I keep waiting for all this stupid rain to end so I can give them their first real test run, and it looks like the rain is finally letting up tomorrow.

Queen Mum

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I'll just have to borrow from Angie's closet
I think the biggest hole in my spring wardrobe is in the shoe department. I think that I hesitate buying spring friendly shoes because I know that soon enough I'll be in sandals all summer. I have one pair of Me Too silver ballet flats that would work with alot of my stuff but I have to wear a bandaide on my bunion or they hurt. (lesson learned)
I guess I should put off my summer shoe buy and invest in a spring friendly shoe in a fun color. this ought to be a fun hunt....

sigh.... I hope you guys are able to put up with me over the next few weeks as I get my spring dressing in order. honestly, I could have gone 2 more months with winter, I was really beginning to have fun!

Queen Mum

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oh, and welcome back to California Marianna!

Theresa

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Well I feel the exact same, but opposite LOL

On Sunday I woke up and felt like we were officially in Autumn!

Its nice not to be sweating at 8am and hiding in the air con at 3pm, but I'm finding my wardrobe is fairly limited in what I will actually wear in public now because its still too warm to wear jeans or l/s tops.

marianne

I am struggling with this as well. It's low 40s in the morning , and then temps get over 60s during the day. Jeans and shoes with socks feel too heavy already, and it's only March, so I don't know what's the best way to layer at this point. And then of course I don't feel like I have things sorted out for spring yet.

Louise

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When i first saw this i thought you were all mad i was still in my big coat then yesterday it was positively spring so i whipped out my patent heeled oxfords/ brouges and the turquoise jewellery. Think it might have been a one day wonder though as it's overcast today x

RoseandJoan

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A high of 44 degrees today and it feels toasty compared to the temp in February, my coral coat is definitely welcoming spring. I also wore cream jeans with my denim shirt at the weekend but they were soon covered in banana so are going back into hibernation for another year.

marianna

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LOL Julie, thanks for a chuckle.

Tricia

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I feel your pain, Julie. I'm not even going to attempt cream/white denim for at least a few years!

Louise

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I'm still not attempting white denim and i'm 29 with no kids! I'd most definately drop something down myself wearing them! x

Anonymous

I guess I'm in that narrrow gap of time in life when kids are grown, no grandkids, no "monthly visitor" and hopefully a few years yet before incontinence sets in. Time to enjoy white bottoms while I can!

yublocka

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Haha Joy your comment made me snort with laughter then!!!

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