spring wishlist 1

I have noted elsewhere that I really prefer shopping and dressing for cooler weather, AND I don’t tend to pay too much attention to trends (I like what I like, you know?). However I have been thinking lately about my spring/summer wardrobe, and that it might be time for me to make a slight shift. The problem where I live is that we get about 2 minutes of spring, and then we are in full-on summer with temps in the 80s – 90s (we hit the 100s from time to time, too) for several months, followed by 2 minutes of fall. Most of the time in the spring/summer I’m in denim shorts (or some variation thereof) or a maxi skirt, t-shirts and tanks, and sandals or booties. I don’t tend to wear dresses although I really wish I did - it would make dressing in the warmer months so much easier! I do love skirts but wear them mostly for work.

So what are additions to the wardrobe that will have the greatest likelihood of actually being worn? Ideally, anything I buy now could be worn throughout the year. And, following my new commitment to investing only in pieces that really speak to me, and a desire to get away from my standard palette of black, white, navy and gray (well, that is a tall order – maybe a few pieces can have color!)? Here are a few items, most of which are available now and are calling my name!

What are you buying this season?