spring updates

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This was a long winter! I have been ready for spring since the first snowflakes hit the ground. I suppose that could be because we were expecting our third girl at the end of March. For me, I am ready to bring on all the floral and pink I can for the both of us. Here are some of my favorite updates for spring.

Stripes

Oral Prints

Can you really update to spring without adding some floral to your look? I’m not sure you can! Floral prints do not just have to be on a dress. There are so many great floral tops, pants, shoes and scarves that can add this amazing print to your look. You can buy these to wear now and also get a lot of use out of them in the summer.

dress. There are so many great flo- is such a cheerful embellishment to add to a garment. It is a classic springtime favorite. I always seem to be looking for an eyelet top or dress this time of year. Commonly, eyelet is made and purchased in white, but look for other colors as well. A cute black eyelet top can be dressed up or down so easily. If you pair it with a great pair of olive pants, it would make the perfect spring work look. Look for a top or dress with some eyelet ruffles to add some extra interest to a basic look.

I love cheery bright blue and white stripes. The color combo just seems to pop. I always like to try and find a top or a dress that can take me from spring to summer. Stripes look cheerful now, and then make a switch to looking more nautical in the summer. It is always a good idea to get some casual things for spring that you can wear with a sweater or jacket, but can be worn in the summer too.

Backpacks

Backpacks are not just for college students anymore. It may seem like a big leap to buy a backpack but I promise you’ll be on point with that purchase. For fabrics, I really like the leather or nylon. Make sure you look for one sized right for your phase of life. If you do not have young children, you should find a smaller one. Bigger is not always better when it comes to backpacks. You do not want it overpower the rest of your look.

Dresses

Buying a dress now that you can wear in the spring and into the summer is something you’ll get a lot of use out of. If you get one that you can wear with a sweater, or a field or denim jacket, you’ll be able to start wearing it now. I like getting a jersey knit dress — easy to wear with sneakers or flats during the spring but that can totally be worn with wedges or sandals in the summer.

Graphic Tees

Graphic tees with fun sayings on them seem to have made a comeback and are staying. I really like this one I found that says “sitting, waiting, wishing.” It seems like the perfect top for a girl towards the end of her pregnancy. This is not a category I would spend a lot of money on. You will wear a shirt like this just for casual outings and working out, so it’s not worth a major investment.

Jackets

My two favorite jackets for spring are a field or denim jacket. Both are such classic looks and you will get a lot of mileage out of them. The field jacket would be a great one if you want to wear it with jeans a lot or if you cannot wear denim to work. I typically think of these coats as being olive green but are really cute in navy and black as well. If you’re searching for them online you can always look for anorak or military jackets to get a very similar, if not the same, kind of coat. For denim jackets, look for something that fits really well. I think I have had the same one since college. Mine is very thick and I love how well it has held up. Do not hesitate to get white as well. Just because blue is more common does not mean it will fit best in your wardrobe.