These warm days have made me come ALIVE! I thrive during the summer months: I’m more energetic, more creative, more ME!
You all probably recall my Preparing for Spring style post back in March. I listed several items that I wanted to add to my wardrobe this year. I anticipated these pieces would work for my Kibbe type (Soft Classic) as well as add some more options to my style repertoire. Those items are as follows:
- Pale taupe/light gray duster
- Magenta blazer
- Bright yellow a-line dress
- Pale blue/green chiffon skirt
- Oyster/champagne/ivory satin wrap (drape-y) top
I have been casually searching for these items, and I have updates (including a purchase!) on the status of my shopping list.
- Pale taupe/light gray duster
Naomie Harris at Calvin Klein (from Business of Fashion)
I’m still looking for this piece. The trick is finding it in a color that suits my neutral/cool undertones. Most of the dusters I’ve seen are dark (navy or black) or the undertones are all wrong (a little more warm than neutral). Fortunately, it’s warm enough where I don’t need a jacket anymore, but I’d love it for when the seasons change again and we’re experiencing cooler days.
- Magenta blazer
Naomie at the 2014 BAFTA Awards (from Elle)
This was the “toughest” item, meaning, I thought I’d never find it. Imagine my surprise when I found my blazer by “accident”. I was browsing JCPenney’s website and found this beauty – on sale!
The blazer is Black Label by Evan Picone. The shade and design was perfect and the quality is superb. This was a clearance item and I purchased it for $23 (originally priced $75). I’ve been wearing it weekly and I always get compliments. I generally wear it with a solid tank top and jeans: I prefer clean, uncluttered lines and designs.
- Bright yellow a-line dress
Naomie Harris at the Spectre press conference (from Vogue UK)
I am on the fence about acquiring a yellow dress for the summer, because I really do have enough dresses and I aim to keep my closet as uncluttered as possible. *If* I can manage to part with at least two of my current dresses, then I’ll supplement my wardrobe with a yellow one.
- Pale blue/green chiffon skirt
Naomie at the Mandela screening (from The Fashion Spot)
I found two great options, and I’ll be ordering one of them as soon as I “make room” by getting rid of one or two of my other skirts.
This skirt by CoutureBridal is the perfect length and fabric, but I’m unsure if I want this particular shade of blue (I was hoping for a slightly dustier hue).
This seafoam green skirt by Fancy-Bridal is great, as well. I may just flip a coin and see which skirt wins!
- Oyster/champagne/ivory satin wrap (drape-y) top
With Olivia Palermo at the launch of Maison Makarem (from Getty Images)
I haven’t seen this yet, though I’ve gotten pretty close to what I’m looking for. I have a few other websites and shops that I’m going to check out over the next few weeks. However, if my desire for this blouse fades before I find it, then I’ll simply cross it off of my “want” list.
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That’s it for my updates! Do any of you make shopping lists before the beginning of the season? Let me know what you’re searching for in the comments below!