How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring

0:01Hi, everyone. It's Liv Perez, and welcome back to another episode of Let's Get Dressed. I hope you're all having an amazing start to your week. I am just getting over that whatever insane virus is going around right now. I kid you not. This was probably the sickest I've ever been. I was in bed for like 48 hours and could not move. So if you hear my breath is like labored today, don't worry. I'm fine. I'm just like mentally and physically recovering from being out for a few days. I'm so glad to be back and better. I swear the first day after being sick where you can like put on a cute outfit and like put on a lip gloss and feel like yourself again like you've never been more grateful for your closet right I like remember putting on like a pink blouse and like a pair of trousers and I was like oh my god I'm so grateful for this moment like I feel like a new human I'm back everything's okay anyways I'm really happy to be back here with you guys especially for a solo episode which I feel like we haven't done in a while.

1:00I don't think I've done one since the top of the year. And that's just because we've had so many amazing guests on the podcast. If you've missed any, there are a few I highly recommend that you have to dive into because I would say in the last two months, some of my favorite episodes we've ever done have aired. Highly recommend checking out Carla Welch's episode. We talk all about the behind the scenes politics of red carpet styling. She's also just the coolest. So I loved her episode. Same with Joseph Altuzara. I was able to attend his fall fashion show in New York City in February and interview him right after.

1:30And it was one of those episodes that was just so deeply inspiring because he's just such an honest person. And it was just so cool to get inside the mind of someone who's been in the industry designing for over 20 years. And then I also really loved last week's episode with Larissa Mills, especially since the series finale of Love Story aired last week. We had such a great conversation about Carolyn Bissette Kennedy and how there's been such a frenzy online about trying to look like her and how if you buy like this skirt, you'll get the Carolyn Bissette Kennedy look and it's so CBK coded. But really, I think what a lot of that does is like veer us away from our own personal style.

2:08And so Larissa wrote an amazing story for Marie Claire about how she lived in New York City during the CBK era and how we're getting her style all wrong. We had an amazing conversation about confidence and what dressing for yourself means and how if you really do love her style, there are other ways to get it than just buying what the internet tells you to buy. So it's been an amazing Q1 for the pod. Thank you all for tuning in. Thank you all for supporting the show. I've been having the best time and it's only going to get bigger and better from here. We have officially hit the first day of spring as of last week.

2:40And I don't know about you guys, I live in LA. So I feel like, I feel like living in LA makes it incredibly difficult to be on brand and like timely with how the rest of the world is dressing. It has literally been 90 degrees in LA for the last few weeks. I'm not complaining. Do not think I'm complaining. Like I love it. It's great to walk out of the house and like, you know, a skirt and a tee while the rest of the world is in coats. Don't get me wrong. But like, I miss, I miss layers. My style thrives in the fall and winter. I'm a layers girl. I'm a textures girl. I love all the things. I actually have a really hard time with styling myself in the summer.

3:17I feel like it's something I'm working on. Maybe I'll do a video on this, or maybe I'll have Thomas come back over and we'll do a little style out together because it's just one of those things that I struggle with. But in the meantime, it is officially spring. It's one of those times where you really start to think about your wardrobe. It's almost like a reset point. It's a great time. Number one, to clean out your closet. Highly recommend everyone do a wardrobe clean out and see what they wore. Like, did you wear all those sweaters this winter? Did all of your coats get worn? Like it's a great time to audit what you have.

3:47You guys know I have that rule. If you haven't worn it in a year, give it a new home, donate it, give it to a friend. You should really be keeping your wardrobe as updated as possible. There's a caveat to that. And that is like vintage special pieces that might not get worn all the time. Those can always stay, but for your daily wardrobe, if it's not worn within the year, give it a new home. But so I am thinking about, of course, my spring and summer wardrobe. And so today I'm bringing you guys our most popular series, the 10 things that I think you actually are going to need for this season. They might be things you already have in your closet, things that you might have not been styling and I'm going to show you how, or things that you might want to invest in.

4:26And per usual, everything we talk about is going to be on my shop mind. And then also you can easily access it in the description of this episode. I really do find that like winter to spring is the hardest time to get dressed. It's such a mind shift. So let today's episode be your toolkit. Let it be your guide to getting ready for spring dressing. Okay, starting with number one, I think that everybody needs the perfect work pant in their closet to transition them to lighter clothing. I think one of the biggest mental shifts that has helped me work through winter to spring dressing is fabrics. You're going to want to shift a lot of what you're wearing specifically when it comes down to the fabric, right?

5:06Like for example, those corduroy pants that you've been wearing all winter that have added that like extra warmth, you might want to start switching it to like a twill or a linen pant. I really love a work pant for this reason because they're light, they're airy. And this is something I've kind of already been wearing. As I mentioned, it's so hot in LA. So I've already been leaning into my pairs. And when I think of like a work pant, I think of something very like utility inspired, right? Like it's light. Maybe it has pockets. It could be like a pant that can take you from day to night. It's just one of those like multi-use pants, right?

5:39It's a pant that you can wear, whether you're like working at home or going into the office. I know workwear can feel really hard, especially in those transitional seasons. So you want to find a pair that's lighter. It's tailored, but still feels really polished. There's one pair that I am obsessed with that I went in and tried on in store and was like, oh my God, these are the dream pant. I went to the Me and Em store in Beverly Hills and it was actually so nice when I was in the store. I saw so many people walk in who were like, you know, I've seen this brand all over the internet. It's so nice to be able to like come in store and like touch the quality.

6:13And I can say I vouch for this brand 100%. I know it's on the pricier end, but the quality is so great. I have so many pieces from them that I have worn like season after season after season. And I think I overheard someone in the store saying that they put out new clothes every six weeks, I think it was, or maybe every month. I don't know how they're keeping up with that, but I'm grateful for it because I love everything they make. The pair of pants that I'm talking about for them is called the Clever Jean. And it's very obviously called the Clever Jean because I think it's one of those pants that like easily manipulates the eye, right?

6:46Like from afar, it looks like this really tailored trouser. But when you go up close, it's actually a lightweight denim. What I really love about these is they actually don't have a side seam. So it gives you this really clean, like slightly tapered silhouette. They also have this subtle pleat in the front near the pockets, which makes them feel so elevated and tailored. But when you have them on, they feel like a cottony, soft pair of jeans. Because they're lighter, they're perfect for those really hot spring days. But I also feel like you could wear them in the office with a great button down and a belt, and it would feel like you're in a tailored trouser.

7:21They're 325, but I really think they're worth it if you're looking for an investment pant. I also love the twill everywhere pant from Enza Costa. We've talked about this pant so many times. These are 295. These are a little bit more casual. I would say, I don't think that these can take you to the office unless you're in a bit more of a casual setting. They're a classic twill trouser. They're much lighter. I've worn these like to the beach, a bunch with a bathing suit. I've worn them on the plane. These to me are the ultimate travel pant. Like wear them with a big sweater. You will be so comfortable.

7:51They're kind of a dupe for those row pants, like the scrunchie row pants that everybody loves. I'm obsessed with them. I have them in black, I have them in white, and I would buy them in every color if I could. I also think for spring, like they're so cute with a tank or a tee, you'll instantly feel put together, but it's like one step above a legging or a sweat pant, right? But one step below a trouser. It's those transitional pants that I think really aid your wardrobe in going from winter to spring. Okay. Moving on to the jacket that I feel like has been going strong for a few years now since J.Crew really brought it back.

8:23And that is a barn jacket. I feel like, you know, the brand is strong when like every 10 things you need for spring episode of like the last three years has like these staple pieces that I bring up over and over again. But that's because I'm true to it, guys. Like I'm true to the things that I know you need. I'll sprinkle in some new things, but you're always going to get those classics. Every brand has their own version of this right now. You can literally get a barn jacket, I think, on any website. There are two, though, that I really love. One of them is the Clarice jacket from Hill House Home.

8:52And this jacket has actually been on Shop My's 10 Favorite Things for like the last few weeks. It is a top seller for them right now. Hill House Home actually has some really cute things. I did not expect that. I know that they were like an interiors brand before. Now they're doing clothes and it's so cute. The jacket is under$300, which I think is an amazing price for a jacket. They have it in a few different color ways, but I love the pink with like this maroon accent color. It's fun to bring a little bit of color into spring and a statement jacket is just kind of like the easiest way to do it.

9:24Pair it with your jeans and like a white tee. And it's also cute. I will say a little hard to find. I have to like keep checking back for my sizing, but if you can get your hands on it, it's just such a cute jacket. I think a barn jacket literally goes with everything. I think it's cute over a dress. I think it's cute with a skirt. I think it's great with jeans, great with trousers. It's one of those things that just makes anything feel like laid back and cool. I also really like the talla peplum jacket from Veronica Beard. This one's more of a splurge. It's a little bit over a thousand dollars.

9:53I'm loving a peplum right now. We saw a lot of it on the runways at the most recent fashion shows in February. A lot of peplum at the Dior show. I think we're really going to see that silhouette come back in full force. I feel like I started to see it a lot more at two seasons ago, there's a brand called Ashlyn, A-S-H-L-Y-N-N. And they showed a lot of peplums on their runway two or three seasons ago. And I remember seeing it and being like, Ooh, is the peplum coming back? And I really felt like the peplum like hasn't had its moment since like 2016, right? Like during the era, I had just moved to New York, like gossip girl was on TV.

10:31Teen Vogue was thriving. Like the peplum was a thing. And I haven't really seen it come back until now. It's very different than it was in 2016. 2016, it felt very prep and defined and like a lot of movement. This feels a little bit more relaxed and a bit more subtle and I'm loving it. I think it's really great. And this Veronica beer jacket is super chic. So you might as well just get out there and kill two birds with one stone with the peplum barn jacket. I love it. So cute. And the contrast color. I think you can have a lot of fun with your style in those two colorways. my dream jacket is the bottega contrast color barn jacket i think it's so cute i saw someone wearing it out to dinner the other night and i was like yeah that's like a jacket that you have in your closet for the rest of your life and like pass down to your kids and then like one day they take it from your closet and you're like why are you wearing that it's one of those things definitely on the wish list today's episode is presented by depop if you know me you know i am big on a closet reset i genuinely think that when your closet feels organized your brain and life does too.

11:34So how many things are in your closet right now that you have loved when you bought them? Maybe you wore them once or twice, but now they are just sitting there. Here's something that I have realized. That random vintage blazer or dress that you bought for that birthday or dinner, someone is searching for that exact vibe right now. And that's why I love Depop. It's a resale app where you can buy and sell fashion, but what makes it feel different is how easy it is to actually list something. You literally snap a photo and their AI powered listing fills in the details. It gives you smart pricing suggestions.

12:05You can accept offers, boost listings, and it takes what feels overwhelming and makes it feel like a very low lift. Also, no seller fees. So if you're clearing out one bag, five pairs of jeans, or doing a full closet edit, what you earn is actually yours. So download the Depop app and list one thing that you're not wearing today. You might be surprised at how fast it finds a new home. Okay, quick pause from today's episode because I have to tell you guys about a few of my favorite pieces that have been on my mind this spring from one of my favorite brands, Banana Republic. Lately, I have been so intentional about what I'm adding to my wardrobe.

12:39I'm really in this phase where I care a lot more about quality, pieces that just feel worth investing in that I will actually reach for over and over again. And Banana Republic has always been my tried and true. They have always been known for their workwear, especially those iconic 90s and early 2000s campaigns, which I feel like is really trending right now. For me, getting dressed for work doesn't really look the same every day. Some days it's a 9 a.m. meeting and other days it's recordings, fittings, events. So I really need pieces that just feel put together and super easy. The archive-inspired suede jackets, like this one, feel very classic Banana Republic.

13:15It's structured but still really relaxed. And of course, the tailoring has such a great polished look, but it's genuinely comfortable for your everyday life. It's that balance of structure and ease that I'm always looking for in my wardrobe. So for all of your spring shopping needs, shop New Arrivals at Banana Republic. Okay, next up, pencil skirts. I feel like every season there's a skirt shape, right? One day it's the midi skirt. One day it's the bubble skirt. Right now, I think we're seeing a lot of pencil skirts. And let's be real, this is probably the trickle down of the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy situation with Love Story.

13:49I think she wore a lot of really great slim silhouettes. I think that really suited her frame and was just like a staple of her wardrobe. And so I think we're seeing it a lot more on social media for that reason. It was kind of perfect timing because I got this unbelievable Chanel leather camel pencil skirt from ThredUp last fall. And I'm obsessed with it. I wear it like multiple times a week with like a sweater or a tank, my flats, I love it so much. I will say pencil skirts, one, can easily make an outfit feel very polished, right? You can still style it, as I mentioned, in a very relaxed way, a tank, some flats.

14:27But I also think it's not as easy to style as any other skirt, right? It hits the leg at a very interesting point. It's not for everybody. CBK was super tall, lanky, skinny, let's be real. And so it's not the easiest style to style because of the fact that I think it hits in a weird spot, right? Like it's not a mini skirt that can elongate your legs. It's not a midi skirt that hits right mid calf and can kind of feel very chic and flowy. It's right at the knee, which I think is a weird place sometimes to cut the leg. However, I would say if you're loving it, like I am lean into that, like elongatedness and do everything you can to include every element that continues to do that pointed toe flats, as you guys know, are my personal favorite.

15:10I think they elevate and make every outfit better, right? Like that is my secret weapon in my closet. Most of my shoes are pointed toes besides the new Chanel's. I did just buy the new Chanel's, which if you follow me everywhere I've posted and love them so much, they're a square toe, which like I'm vehemently against. Like I am not a square toe girl, but these shoes have me in a chokehold. Don't know what to tell you guys. They make me feel like hot. Like my friend came over the other day and was like, those are sexy. There's something really sexy about them. And I'm not sure what it is about them.

15:44Maybe it's the colorway. I got the maroon colorway. Love them so much, but that will be my only diversion. Like that's the only excuse I make, right? Like I actually tried on in the Chanel store when I bought them, I tried on a pair of square toe loafers and I was like, Nope, that doesn't work. But these, for some reason, and they worked. Every rule has an exception. Okay, guys? And those Chanel square toe heels are my exception. Anyways, back to pointed toe shoes. I think they do so much for an outfit. They make you look really long. So lean into those if you're trying to style a pencil skirt.

16:16And same thing on the top. I would match the proportion of the skirt to your top. I would wear something a bit more form-fitting because you want something that makes you feel longer. There are two that I'm currently loving. I love Massimo Dutti. Oh my God, guys. Like, why is it the best? It's so good. They have so many good things and it is a bit pricier than Zara. I will say it's a bit more of an investment, but I think the pieces are so, so, so good. There's a Napa leather mini skirt. That's really similar to the one I got from Chanel. It's five 90. And I think it's just so elevated. And I feel like you'll wear this every day in the spring.

16:47It'll be like the thing you pull out when you want to look really good, which is what I do with my Chanel skirt. And then there's also a faux leather skirt from J.Crew that's a hundred and honestly looks so expensive for a faux leather skirt. I like it in the brown. I feel like that's the one that looks the most elegant and elevated. I also will say because it's faux leather, it's a little bit lighter, which honestly is great and it's more wearable for spring. So I love both of those. I think we're going to see a lot more pencil skirts this spring. Look at CBK influencing us right and left, guys.

17:17I wonder if it's a micro trend and we're only talking about it now or if we're going to see it in a few months. I don't know. We'll find out. I thought we were over quiet luxury, but here we are again. Okay. Moving on to the next one. Layered tees. I like love the layered tee vibe. I feel like it's been going strong for years. I remember a few years ago, Billie Eilish wore a layered tee for one of her performances. I feel like this was in 2024. And ever since then, I think it's just been going so, so, so strong. And I love it because I feel like it adds this tiny styling element, like this little oomph to anything you're wearing.

17:53However, I don't love the idea of wearing two tees. I feel like that's really hot, especially as we get into the warmer seasons. And the other thing I'm obsessed with about this is like, you can literally wear jeans and your favorite flats and the outfit immediately looks cool. Like it, again, it adds that tiny element without having to do too much back to me and Dem. I feel like I've been loving their spring collection. They have a contrast trim slim tee and they have it in multiple colors, red, brown, gray, white. I tried it on in store too. And I thought it was super cute. The red is amazing.

18:23I would get the red and like wear that with a blazer all day, every day. It's 95. So a little bit pricier for a tee, but still I think it's one of those tees that does a little bit more than a tank. Right. And then J crew also has a Carolyn layered sweater tee. It's a little bit more of a thicker material. It's also$90, but I also think both of these are so cool and you'll get so much use out of them. I would get these in as many colors as I can, because I feel like they're just such a great wardrobe staple. Speaking of tees really quickly, I just have to shout out my new favorite tea in my wardrobe.

18:54RLT has been killing it. I have been wearing their ribbed tea for years. It's my favorite tea. I'm obsessed with them, but they just came out with a cotton cashmere tea that like, I'm so sorry to my ribbed teas. They're kind of at the bottom of my t-shirt drawer right now because I've been living in the cotton cashmere. It's so soft. It's the perfect tea. Like could not recommend more. Moving on to number five, Let's talk about textures because I feel like it goes without saying that fringe and feathers are literally everywhere, whether it's on a skirt, a dress, a scarf. I feel like in general, let's just say that movement is in right now in fashion.

19:30I think we can easily reference the recent Bottega shows, Chanel shows, Dior shows. There is so much movement and texture in every single one of those collections. Like seeing them on the runway is a very different experience than seeing them on a rack, right? Like those designers are designing clothes that are meant to be lived in real life. And I think that that's something that is really important in today's world. Like we need to be designing for the way that we move and not just for something to be hanging on a hanger or a garment rack. Right. So I'm loving this kind of influx of pieces that feel multi-dimensional and feel like things I honestly want to put on and like go dancing in.

20:11And sometimes I just like often have to remind myself that quiet luxury was born because we were sitting at home and not going everywhere and like life was boring. And so fashion got kind of boring. And now I feel like we're in this time where like fashion is being designed for us to really live life again. So I'm excited about it. It adds a little bit of personality. Like I'm really looking for pieces that are like fringed and feathered and have tassels and are embellished and the embellishments move. Like all of that is really fun. And especially if you're in the East coast right now and you're coming out of that insanely cold winter, I feel like this is a great way to bring some lightness and energy back into your wardrobe.

20:45One of my favorite pieces that I've gotten in the last year in my wardrobe was a Bottega Veneta skirt that I got on the RealReal. I don't know how I stole this, but I did. I think it was like a$400 skirt that was new collection that somebody must have bought for like two grand. And then the RealReal didn't realize it was new collection and sold it to me for$400. It is this like white boucle skirt with a fringe hem on the bottom. I'm obsessed with it. I wore it on the beach. I've worn it to dinners with a big blazer or a trench coat or in the summer, I've gotten so much like wear out of this piece.

21:17And one thing I want to say about all this like movement wear is like, don't think that when you buy it, it's only going to exist in the spring, summer season. Make sure that you're buying something that you can see yourself wearing year round. Like for example, this Bottega skirt, you could see it and say that feels really summery, but I loved wearing it in the winter with like a black fitted sweater and my black coat over it. I feel like it was so chic. It was very California, very West coast. So make sure when you're looking for those pieces that you feel like you can wear it year round. There are a few pieces that I'm loving right now.

21:49One of them is from Lulu de Saison. It's$290. I can't with this top. This top is so damn cute. It's sleeveless. It's like very minimal, but there's fringe all over it. And it kind of gives that like statement moment without feeling too over the top. You could definitely style this in a maximalist way with like a leather skirt or like the fringe skirt that I have, or you could just wear it with a pair of jeans. I just think it's a fun, easy piece to add a little flavor to your outfit. If you want to go a little bit more over the top, or if you know, you're going to a wedding this spring, or maybe you have a baby shower or a great event, there is a dress from Auge that I love.

22:28It is the Breeze fringed metallic knitted midi dress. It is this like beautiful blue dress with like a metallic thread throughout. It actually feels very Chanel. And it has this like fringe bottom. If you guys have been following me for a while, you might remember a similar dress from Auge that I wore on my bachelorette. It was all white and had that same fringe bottom. And it's one of my favorite dresses in my closet. It's so beautiful and so comfortable to wear, but they now have it in a baby blue. So I think it's perfect for spring, especially again, if you're heading to an event and want to wear something with a little bit of movement, don't be afraid to lean into all those textures.

23:04I know that for some of you, this might feel like such a far departure, but I think that all of this is like quite literally dressing for joy. Like again, all of this makes me feel like I want to go out and dance. So I think try it once, try it with like a low investment piece, right? Like maybe try it with like a scarf that has tassels on it, or even a belt that has tassels on it and see how you feel. I don't think you need to invest in these like big pieces first. See how you feel with a little bit of texture in your wardrobe and go from there. I really love a tassel belt. Kalmeier has a bunch of them.

23:34And I bet you, you can find a few dupes on the market too. This actually tees me up perfectly for my next spring must have, because I do have a favorite color for the spring and it's kind of unexpected. I am obsessed with a little something blue right now. I think blue is the color of the season. I saw it so much on the runways in Paris, but it was sprinkled in in ways that were really unexpected, right? Like I feel like sometimes we see color and it kind of meshes throughout the outfit. This was like a random blue bag at the Dior show on a plaid jacket with jeans. It was completely out of place.

24:07And the same goes for shoes. Like there were looks that just had like a baby blue shoe. And it really made me realize we wear denim every single day. Blue is a neutral. Just throw it in wherever you want and let it work because I think the fashion eye is trained to see blue as that, right? Like we wear blue all the time. So don't feel like it always has to match perfectly. I feel like it's a good little personality pop. I actually just got a baby blue t-shirt from Reformation that I've been having a lot of fun styling. It's the MAC slim tee. It's just like a classic t-shirt. It's$48. and I've been loving styling it with just like my dark wash blue jeans or the other day I wore it under like an olive trench coat and the color combo looked so good with like a pair of white jeans.

24:53I think it's one of those things in your closet that again, kind of like the layered tee is like a very easy investment to like spice up your wardrobe a little bit. Ref for me is like one of my favorite places to get tees and tops in general. I always go there if I need to re-up. They just do it so well. Like, honestly, I love ref. I'm such a big ref shopper. I'm, I'm there all the time. And I feel like they make like a great, not dupe because it's not cheap, but like they do really have a good eye on like what's going on in the industry and find a way to make it very like their own version, but so that you feel like you're getting the look.

25:26So check out that tee. I love it. And then if you want to do something a bit more accessories inspired, layered I love I don't I'm not sure I'm pronouncing it right I a day I think that I day I think that's how you say it a e y d e they have these Clara pointed toe pumps that are so cute they're like high on the arch of your foot and it's just like a classic pump in this like perfect baby blue shade that actually would look so great with the Oz dress we were talking about before that's a really cute outfit like if you're going to a baby shower that's like a little bit nicer and maybe your friend is having a boy or you're the mama to be, that is such a cute look.

26:04So definitely find that in the shop, Maya, because I feel like so many people ask me about baby shower looks. I just gave it to you guys. But also if you're not doing any of that with just like jeans and a white tee, so cute, such a great way to like add a little bit more to an outfit for your everyday. Moving on to number seven, while we're talking about bright accessories, I'm loving seeing so many bright belts out in the world right now. I think ever since Matthew Blasey's debut collection for Chanel, we've been seeing this really big resurgence of like bold colored crock embossed belts. There was one look from his show that like kind of lives rent free in my mind.

26:41And it's this Navy skirt suit that, and the skirt had like an underskirt that was sticking out and they were wearing the pumps that we all love. And then there was a green, green crock embossed belt. And that green belt to me made the whole look like the look would not have been the same. If that green belt wasn't there, it just elevated the outfit so much. And so I remember actually right after that, my mom went and bought like a ton of colored belts because she was so inspired by that. So it's a really easy way I think to make something feel really elevated. I actually have like in my cart right now, a Navy suit.

27:20I really need one. I don't have like a great Navy suit that I can wear to events. And I cannot wait to wear that with a green crock embossed belt and maybe like a white tee underneath it. I feel like that is just such a cool outfit. So I would look into colored belts. You guys know, I love Oriam. I am obsessed with Oriam. If I could just buy Oriam belts for the rest of my life, I absolutely would. I don't know why people buy anything but an Oriam belt. It's the price range is so great. Their belts are like two 25, two 50. And the quality is like buying a Tom Ford or Chanel belt. They're so great.

27:54And they have this like really great hunter green belts. It's with gold hardware. It feels so timeless, so polished, so good. I highly recommend that. But then I also saw a red one from Anderson's on net a portay that I also think is really good. Both belts, all handmade in Italy, definitely worth the investment. Our belts are going to have forever. Honestly, so much fun this spring. Like I'm loving all the colors and textures and movement. Like I am so happy that we've had such a pendulum shift in fashion. And like, I feel it every day when I'm getting dressed, I feel so excited. I feel so risk drawn to risk.

28:31Like right now I'm wearing, like I told you guys, I'd put like right after I was sick, I put on this like bright baby pink button down and these like tweed trousers. And I feel like I'm dressing so differently than I ever have. And it feels more true to who I am than ever. There's so much personality and I'm really loving that. And I really think it's because of how much we're seeing in fashion right now. Like there's just so much excitement, so much newness that I'm feeling really inspired, genuinely, not to sound cheesy, but really I'm feeling so inspired to my everyday style. And I feel like that's so emblematic of all of these things that I'm sharing.

29:06They're so exciting. They're all things that bring just a little pop to your everyday wardrobe. Okay, number eight, one of our classics that I bring up every spring, and that is lace. We love a little lace for spring. I feel like every time spring rolls around, there is like that first post that goes on Instagram where someone's wearing something in lace and we're like, okay, we're here. The seasons are changing. And for me, that post was Morgan Stewart's post when she was wearing a satin skirt with a lace trim, a bright red kind of anorak style jacket, and then the new Chanel pointed toe heels from Matthew's new collection.

29:39I think the internet was like, oh, spring is here. It was the perfect transitional styling outfit that easily you could tell was taking her from like colder to milder temps. And I feel like so many people duplicated it after that. I loved it so much. And so I will always say that like spring to me feels synonymous with lace. Like the lace always has to come out and I get it. Like we're all so excited for like any inkling of summer to bring out like our little lace shorts and lace tees. So I think it's really fun to incorporate it into spring because I actually love lace the most when it's paired with winter accessories, like Morgan's outfit.

30:19Like I love lace with like an anorak or a trench coat. I love that contrast. I actually styled it on my TikTok that way. I think in the fall when I was in New York and I got so many comments because I think contrast is so fun in fashion. Like those are the moments to me that I feel are most exciting. So now's a great time to pull out all of your lace things. There's one top that I wore in New York during New York Fashion Week, and it was from Kalmyer. It was the Zia Cowell Tank in silk and lace. This is a bit more of an investment top. It's$620. But if you're looking for something that's great to like wear to events, maybe you have a big business thing coming up.

30:56I really loved this paired with a blazer. It's a bit more of a longer top, which I think is really cool if you pair it like I did with a cropped blazer, because then you've got that lace layer showing underneath. It's on my Instagram right now. If you guys want to check it out, I was wearing it during New York Fashion Week. And I think if you're going to invest in a top like this, like find numerous ways to wear it, right? Like under the blazer on its own in the summer with white pants. Like there are just so many ways to dress it up or dress it down. it's really like fun and beautiful and like kind of Carrie Bradshaw ish, but really practical too.

31:29But also if you don't want to splurge, honestly, I can't believe I'm saying ref again, but ref has so many good lace pieces. Like I have the lace shorts. I have the lace skirt. I have the lace dresses and that's because they just do it right. Right. And all of those pieces are, I think, really approachable. Their Carolina silk skirt is about$250. And it's just this like really easy feminine piece to have in your closet for spring. Again, I love it paired with like a lace top and a trench or a big sweater. I've been styling lace for a really long time. I actually featured it on the today show last September for my fall style segment.

32:00I styled her in a lace little like top and matching skirt. It was a midi skirt, by the way, and a trench coat over it. And Craig Melvin, who's a co-host of the today show, when she came out was like, wait a minute, guys, I thought lace was like boudoir, like laces for the bedroom. First of all, my soul like left my body when Craig said for the bedroom on my Today Show segment, I was like, how do I recover from this? Where do I go here? Where do I go from here? I think I just like smiled and nodded, but it was so funny. I, cause I totally understand how some people can see lace as something that feels maybe for more intimate moments, but I really like it out in the world.

32:41I think we see it styled so now more than ever shorts and like a cute graphic tee again under a trench coat. So feel free to lean into it. I think it's such a great piece for spring and summer. Number nine, every spring and summer, I feel like there's a very distinctive denim trend that comes around. Like a few years ago, it was like balloon jeans. Then it was like really baggy jeans. Then it was low rise. And one thing I'm seeing a lot of right now are crop jeans. And I love it for a few reasons. One, Larissa Mills on our episode last week talking about CBK and the very distinctive markers of her style.

33:17One thing she mentioned was that CBK actually wore a lot of cropped jeans and it was because she wanted to show off her shoes. And I didn't notice that. But once you notice it and look at her style, you're like, wow, it actually makes the world of a difference for everything that she's wearing. It really elongates her because you could see more of the shoe. Once you notice it, it's kind of hard to unsee because you're like, wow, that really does add a lot to an outfit, I feel like we're really in coming out of this era of like the long straight boot cut where you completely lost shoes in every outfit.

33:51They were nowhere to be seen. So I'm loving this like slightly cropped moment. It feels very intentional, draws your eye down so you can show off your shoes. We invest so much in our gorgeous shoes. So I love the idea that this kind of moment brings a lot of the attention there. And I actually asked Larissa how she elevates an outfit. And it's funny because I usually say a jacket. Like I think a jacket is a way to really like tie an outfit together. And she said shoes, which was super surprising because I would think that last like shoes to me are kind of an afterthought. Maybe that's me problem.

34:23Probably a me problem, but I like how all of this is kind of intertwined, right? Like for her, the shoe elevates it. And now we're in this moment where I feel like we're really showing off the shoes. There are two pairs that I love. There's one pair that I've been talking about for so long. If you've been listening to the show for a while, you'll probably know it. It's the Gavin boyfriend jean from Nina Bing. They're$250. They are perfect. Like the color is this like beautiful light wash, slightly relaxed, straight like jean, really good vintage feel. Like kind of feel like a Levi's vintage 501, but they hit right at the ankle.

34:55And I love that they're a mid-rise. We know that I'm no longer wearing high rises. I cannot wear a high rise jean anymore, guys. I want to live. I don't want to feel like I am caged in and cannot breathe. I like to eat food I don't want to feel like every time I sit down there is something digging into the bottom of my ribcage So I love these mid-rise. I love the wash. They're so cute I styled them a few years ago with like those chanel flat mary jeans and it was one of my most shared outfits Loved it so much. So feel free to have fun and wear any shoe you want with those And then I also if you're looking for a really accessible affordable pair I recently went on a trip with old Navy and got to try all of their jeans and I was blown away.

35:37They have such good jeans. You guys, I tried on a pair called the wow jean and they were literally $25 and they looked so good. They actually were comparable to so many more like designer inspired jeans in my closet. And I love them so much. They have a high-waisted OG straight ankle jean that I also tried on just like your classic straight leg with a cropped ankle fit. And you can't beat that price. They're$25 and on sale for 50 % off right now. So I highly recommend trying out those jeans. Consider old Navy co-signed on my end. I actually think they have so many great pieces. Another great piece that I can't stop wearing.

36:14I think it's called the shrunken tank. I have been living in this white tank top, like wearing it so much that I'm like washing it so I can wear it the next day. It is so good. It fits like so snug. It lasts throughout the day. It doesn't like get frumpy. It's so good. I highly recommend those two pieces. Okay. Number 10, we are at the end. And my last piece for you guys is a shoe. I know we talked about a shoe earlier, but I feel like we needed like a classic shoe style for the spring. Right. And that for me is a loafer and specifically a sleek loafer. I feel like sleek loafers have really been dominating the loafer market for the last few years.

36:54We were really in that era of chunky loafers for a long time. And I'm so glad we're out of it because they're so bad for my back. I have a really bad back. And anytime these like heavy shoe styles come in fashion, I can't wear them because there's just so much weight on my feet and pull on my lower back. And it's just not good for us guys. So the lighter the shoe, the better. I love a loafer for every season, of course, but I think spring specifically really invites us to wear these like lighter, again, looser fabrics and styles. And so I'm loving this like sleeker, more paired back loafer. It feels really polished and put together.

37:31It's not the centerpiece of an outfit, but it just feels really practical and easy to wear day to day. I feel like in the last two years, we've really seen this rise of a pared back shoe. And I think all of this has trickled down, right? Like we went from like Adidas, Sambas and ballet flats being such a big thing to then the Dries Van Noten sneaker craze, right? To then the loafer shape even changing to now something really sleek and minimal. And the rolofer being the biggest thing in the world, also something that sold out and everybody wanted to get their hands on. So I'm loving it one for my back, but also for my personal style.

38:08I feel like it works a lot better. Obviously I mentioned the rollofer. Those are 1250. They're definitely an investment shoe, but my best friend wears them every day and says they are her favorite thing in her closet. I do not have them, but I feel like everyone I trust has co-signed them. So consider this a secondhand co-sign. I love how minimal there are. They come in a lot of different colors and textures. I feel like you can find anything for your wardrobe. Obviously the ultimate craftsmanship. I also love there's a brand called shop Pesh and they sell loafers for under a hundred dollars. Insanely good price, of course, for a loafer.

38:46They're also actually a vegan leather. I've tried them myself. They're really comfortable. I will say, of course, these probably aren't going to be a lifelong loafer. You might get a few wears out of them. But again, I think an easy everyday option if you are looking to try a loafer in that department. my go-tos are from Jenny Kane. They're the Dylan loafer. They're about$600, I think. And I love them so much. I wear them every day. They're incredible quality. And they're in that like mid price point where I didn't feel like I had to splurge, but I wanted something that I'd get multiple years of wear out of.

39:18It's interesting. I feel like as the fashion has gotten bigger, the shoes have gotten smaller, but you know what? We might see a big change in that. Like I do think the Chanel shoes are really fun and might be inviting in a new era of like fun maximalist shoes. I do think the crop jeans play a role in it. Like I think again, we've been seeing these like baggy bootleg pants that have kind of hidden shoes for the last few years. So now that we're seeing a bit more of a crop style come in, there might be more focus on the real estate of a shoe. So who knows in a couple of months from now, I could be talking to you guys about fur-trimmed shoes.

39:54I don't know, but I'm excited to find out. Okay, guys, those are my 10 things you need for spring. I always love doing these episodes. It's such a great way for me to kind of brain dump all the things I've been paying attention to in the industry and also keep you guys updated on what I think is great for your wardrobes. I always like to say these episodes are not meant for you guys to go and buy 10 new things. It's meant to inspire you to maybe shop your own wardrobe, see what you already have. Maybe you have a baby blue belt or sweater or scarf in your closet that you can throw in with your trench coat for a spring day.

40:28Or maybe you have a pair of shoes in your closet that's a bit more paired back. Maybe those ballet flats haven't gotten a lot of use lately. Or maybe those cropped jeans have been collecting dust because you've been trying something else for the last few seasons. So it's not meant to tell you to buy new things. You absolutely can if you want to. But I really just hope these episodes inspire you to go into your closet, refresh it, rethink it, maybe clean it out while you're at it. Because I do think doing that as often as you can is so good for one, your mental health. I think a clean closet is a clean mind, but it also is great to just inspire creativity in your everyday life.

41:03If you guys love this episode, please leave us a review. I love hearing what you guys think and what you want to hear more of on the show. And as I mentioned, if you want to shop this episode, the shop, my link is in the description. Have a great rest of your week, everybody. and I'll see you next week on the pod.