Spring Thinking

Is it time for the winter to spring "transitional" wardrobe yet? Please, can it come out to play?

Our Shopping Day was freezing at mid-morning, literally at 32 degrees. The Huz and I dressed in our customary layers to make the considerable schlep to the Big City. Scarves and sweaters, t-shirt and camisole (respectively) scarves, boots, socks and gloves. By the time we got into town, the weather had warmed at least 20 degrees. There were girls in bare legs and summer dresses, I swear to you.

More than one. I was uncomfortable and sweaty, but these young women had goosebumps on every exposed limb. However, I watched them with more than a little empathy, because in them I recognized my sister Uber-Optimists. If I had known that the temperature was going to climb, I would have dug out a dress or filmy top that I hadn't seen since late last summer, just like they did. It's a kind of magical thinking ... that if you bring out your spring wardrobe, the weather will cooperate.

Of course, we know it won't. But it's the time of year (at least here) when cold mornings turn into balmy afternoons with happily increasing frequency. By the same token, it can still get uncomfortably cold uncomfortably quickly! Our springs here last for a precious few minutes, moving directly into triple-digit heat that lasts until fall is well underway. Accordingly, our spring is highly valued.

So, since it's much closer the the Vernal Equinox than the last Winter Solstice and the first day of spring just over a month away, it's absolutely time to start pulling out the spring stuff, and plan and dream about additions. And remember a coat, of course. Transitional wardrobe time!

So, my spring planning and purchasing began with a few pieces from the Prabal Gurung-Target collaboration that hit stores last week. The Huz agreed with surprisingly good grace to make the 7:15 (A.M. !) start time, play chauffeur, and serve as cart and purse watcher.

As usual, our little old country store got far fewer goodies than larger stores, but I found what I wanted before all the late-but-better-rested ladies got there.

Besides more summery pieces, I found a pretty floral print tee that worked just right with a Cynthia Rowley silk scarf in an abstract print that I already had. I love it when that happens! With jacket and colored jeans ... Ta-da! A transitional ensemble!

Late as always, I'm linking up with the adorable hostess Patti and all the amazing presenters at Visible Monday!

Have a great spring inspired Week!

***UDATE: THE VERY NEXT DAY...***
As I write, it is 34 degrees and snowing.  So, perhaps not quite the day to banish any of my winter-wear to seasonal storage.  Clearly, wishful thinking cannot have a demonstrable effect on the weather.  But if I were a less enlightened climate observer, I would suspect that Mother Nature is telling me to cool my jets for a few more weeks.  Just saying.