Magnolias and Sunlight

1. Kate Spade Cedar Street Satchel 2. Kate Spade Saturday Sunnies 3. Sperry Topsider Carlin Sandal 4. J. Crew Chino Shorts 5. Essie Romantic Brights Set

Spring is my favorite time to shop. By the end of fall and winter I am so ready to shed the layers and pack up every sweater in my closet. With all the extra room (why do sweaters have to take up SO MUCH space?), I run to the store to buy fresh colors, tanks, shorts and of course sandals, espadrilles and everything strappy. Basically, my credit card gets a serious workout and my bank account cries, but it's so worth it to welcome the warm weather with a new spring ensemble. With festivals and beach trips on my calendar in the coming months I've picked out some favorites and basic pieces that I can't wait to add to my spring collection. 

J. Crew chino shorts are the best! I try to buy a few new colors every year, but the fit is always perfect and the length isn't too short. I'm loving gold sandals this season, and while Jack Rogers are crazy popular, there a lot of other really great options like the Sperry ones I found. And of course, a Kate Spade Cedar Street bag and a round pair of sunglasses. The bag is a splurge, but so classic and in a pastel or cream color will work with so many things in your closet. (And if not, now you have an excuse to buy an outfit to match the bag!) The round glasses are super trendy, but they look weird on my face, so I'm crushed. Find a cute pair and rock them for me! 

And don't forget to treat yourself to a pedicure. Keep your winter feet to yourself and refresh with a fun color that you can show off in all those open-toe shoes waiting on your "Shoespiration" Pinterest board.  

Go enjoy the sunlight!