Spring has Sprung

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Hello all! it's warming up here in NEOhio and the warmer clothes are starting to make their appearance! I did bust out some oldies but goodies in the last week or two - namely, my favorite Sadie short trench (I finally sewed back on the 2 buttons that fell off last year). I love the bracelet sleeve length - I feel like such a '60's lady in it. Maybe one day, I'll actually wear some dainty gloves with it. I'm still got a little wear out of my butterscotch club pant before the weather heated up. I have to admit that I'm still rocking the neutrals - we'll see if that continues into later spring.

I'm also wearing JCrew's Crystal Devote necklace, which looks so well with the neutrals. It is so distinctive and I think looks better in real life than shown alone on the website, where is seems a little 'kitchen sink'-ish. It's a lovely length and the varied elements - beads, chains, ribbons and rhinestone brooch pieces - are nicely balanced. It's actually not a piece that screams "look at me" like you'd think. It adds a bit of drama to an outfit without going overboard.

A skirt that always gets attention when I wear it is this silk striped pleated number from several years ago - maybe '06 or '07. As I recall, it might have been one of the first collection items. It's a departure from my usual pencil skirts, finally! I always marvel at how well-constructed this skirt is - for being all silk, it's quite sturdy and substantial. The matching of the stripes at the seams and the pleats is impeccable.

A few words on the Cole-Haan 'Carma' pumps I'm wearing - they are from the Air Nike collaboration. These shoes are my go-toos. They are so comfortable (due to the built-in cushioning) that I can practically run in these 4" heels. On days where I'm running around downtown, they make my life easier.