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Only The Essentials

Happy Monday all!

For transitional seasons like Spring, I keep my outerwear choices simple since I only have a limited window to wear them.  Honestly, a trench coat and denim jacket are pretty much all I  wear during the season.  They’re easily interchangeable and go with everything in my closet.  On a chilly morning, I layer a sweater underneath to keep me warm.  While I endorse the trench and denim jacket,  a rain coat is essential especially during  those rainy April days.  Also a good  rain coat can  be a great substitution for a trench.  This way you’re killing two birds with one stone!

What are your favorite coats/jackets for Spring?

Have a wonderful day!

1. Trench Coat:

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Trench: Talbots Woman (old)
Shirt: Old Navy (here)
Denim Skirt: Old Navy (old)
Shoes: Ivanka Trump via Nordstrom Rack (sold out)
Bag: Tory Burch (here)

 2. Denim Jacket:

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Jacket: Old Navy (old)
Jeans: Lands End (here)
Shirt: Gap (here; sizes 16-20 sold out)
Sneakers: Converse (here)

3. Rain Coat:

 

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Turning A Corner

Happy Monday all!

According to weather forecasts, the weather is slowly turning a corner and I’m here for it! Spring is only a mere 18 days away and I’m getting a jump on it by wearing this flirty skirt from IGIGI.  I’ve been looking for a polka dot skirt so I’m happy that IGIGI decided to make one! The Loretta Skirt in Downtown Dot is apart of their new Spring 2015 collection that is chock full pretty florals and fun prints.  Check out IGIGI’s Spring collection here!

Have a wonderful day!

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Jacket: ASOS Curve (sold out)
Shirt: c/o IGIGI (here)
Skirt: c/o IGIGI (here)
Shoes: BCBGeneration (old)
Bag: Saturday Kate Spade (here)