| February 11,
2005 |
Issue
No. 39
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Spring Fever
It happens every year - there's a spike in the mercury for about 39 hours
and it seems that spring really is here. In direct relation to the rising
therm, my closet is plummeting in chicness and is immediately seen as
a place where black wool comes to die. Thus during this short-lived May
Day I visit all my favorite haunts, AKA boutiques, shoe salons, saks.com
(the mecca), Shopbop
(online shopping is a must when a portion of this fleeting weather is
after the sun sets), and, while we're at it, nail salons. I'm a sucker
for a fresh mani when shopping; makes me feel totally professional and
put together.
All that running and typing, mixed with my usual combo of lattes and M&M's,
typically will lead to a higher body temperature, occassional muscle cramps
and oftentimes flushed cheeks. (Excuse me, but the sight of Nanette's
Cherry Bomb Dress would color anyone's cheeks.) And while she
she me has her SAD deal, I have Spring Fever and I'm not getting over
it anytime soon. At least not without the proper elixir, which seems to
be a closet of full skirts and wedge heels. In an ever-diligent effort
to keep my plastic 'balance-free,' I'm holding off on my major spring
push until March (a month can make a difference). To bide my time I'm
creating my own version of a buy/keep list and posting it where a workout
diagram would normally go. (Will have to consult SSM on this as I'm new
to the whole motivational thing.)
| Need
to buy. . . |
Can
wear again. . . |
| More
full skirts. The bigger the better and ethnic
prints are a must. |
My
trusty pencil skirt in gray, white, denim and of course black. |
| Modern
Fit Pants at gap.com. Best buy ever. (Designer
Diva gave me the scoop on those babies, saying its important to mix
couture w/ mall or something to that effect.) |
White
jeans (if you want). They're part of the nautical and white-on-white
trends.
|
| Wedge
heels and/or espadrilles. |
Sassy
Flats. |
| Billowy
chiffon or silk
top. |
Colorful
polo
shirts. (Very chic with a full skirt and huaraches.) |
| Wooden
bangles. |
Filigree
earrings. |
| Something
striped
to subtly bring in the nautical trend. |
Pucci
scarves. Because for now I'll have to just pretend I 'resort.'
|
| Paige
Premium Denim. (The newest denim line that must
find its way into your closet, available at Uniquities,
919.933.4407.) |
Bermuda
shorts. Luckily I splurged on this spring staple last year. |
Wow, I feel a little
better already. Ciao darlings.
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