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Nifty 50 Fabulous

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Spring Shopping!

Hello, Darlings! Today I am going to show you my Spring Shopping! I have been very intentional with my purchases. After purging my closet, I have a list of things to shop for. My list is not too long because many of the items in my wardrobe are in good repair and fit me well.

Spring Shopping!

Spring Shopping

Spring Shopping- Updating My Luggage

I do not go on many trips and most of my luggage is in good repair, but my weekend bag was out of date and in poor condition. My old weekend duffle was a patterned Vera Bradley bag and I wanted something different. I fell in LOVE with the Oliver Thomas line of luggage.

Spring Shopping - New weekender bag from Oliver Thomas
The 24 + 7 Weekender Duffle is the perfect size for my weekend trips to the beach or the lake. This bag comes in many colors and some metallics

What is great about this line is that you can get matching cosmetics and soft train cases. I decided to go with metallic for my accessories. The cosmetics case is lined in plastic so it is easy to clean if you have a spill or leak. The train case has a top compartment for jewelry and/or makeup brushes. You could use the train case for cosmetics too, but I have both.

Spring Shopping- new train case from  Oliver Thomas in gunmetal
KST Trainwreck Case in Gunmetal
Oliver Thomas has matching cosmetic cases or go with a metallic such as gunmetal
Large Cosmetics Case

My tennis gals knew how much I LOVED this line from Oliver Thomas that they gave me as a thank you gift for hosting our tennis weekend the Tennis Backpack.

Love my new tennis bag in gunmetal from Oliver Thomas
My new Tennis Backpack is perfect to organize all my tennis stuff. This comes in 8 colors, 2 metallics, and can be customized. Mine is in Gunmetal.

Spring Shopping From Kettlewell

I really do not have a need for many clothes. My closet is in very good shape. But I got so much wear out of my Rachel Jacket that when they came out with an Electric Blue, I had to treat myself. The color is gorgeous and will go with all my Clear/Winter Seasonal Colors in my wardrobe.

Spring Shopping- My spurge is this gorgeous Rachel Jacket from Kettlewell Colour in Electric Blue
The Rachel Jacket from Kettlewell Colours is a motto-style faux suede jacket great for Petites.

Spring Shopping From Dillards

I will be honest with you, I don’t like shopping online at Dillard’s. They charge for shipping (even if you use their Dillards card unless it is over $100). They also charge for returns ( as much as $10). Not a lot of sales and I can usually get the same items cheaper at Macy’s.

But, I have been looking for a sleeveless black cowl neck top (Kettlewell doesn’t have one). So when I found one in Petites, I decided to pull the trigger and buy from Dillards. Macy’s did not have it in Petite.

Spring Shopping- On my needs list is a black cowl neck top. I purchased this one, Calvin Klein Petite Draped Neck from Dillards
This is a great basic top to have in your wardrobe. It comes in both black and white. The material is a thicker matte jersey that lays nicely.
Spring Fashion- Calvin Klein Draped Neck Top with black Boston Proper Pants and a POP of Purple, the Chloe Jacket in Pansy from Kettlewell Colours
Here is a close-up of me wearing the Calvin Klein Matte Jersey Drape/Cowl Neck top in black.

Spring Shopping From Macy’s

I like shopping from Macy’s online. Great sales and free shipping and free returns if you use your Macy’s card. I usually return Macy’s purchases to my local store for immediate credit. My local Macy’s store has very little stock and most of it is Macy’s Back Stage Line, which is their clearance/bargain merchandise.

Spring Shopping- Another on my needs list, a black camisole. This one is the Calvin Klein Petite Camisole from Macy's
Calvin Klein Petite V Neck Camisole

Another “basic” in my wardrobe is camisoles. Lightweight and great to wear under cardigans and jackets. I have specifically been looking for Petites so I do not have to have them altered. This one comes in both black and white.

Spring Shopping- Black Ponte Knit Pants

I LOVE my cropped black Cropped Pants From Boston Proper and wanted to add another pair. Mine is still available, but I saw they had Ankle Pants with slit bottom that I decided to buy. I wear my black Ponte knit pants most of the year with a great pair of platform shoes such as my OTBTs.

Spring Shopping- Stocking UP. I needed to have another pair of my favorite black pants on hand. Instead I decided to add these Ankle Pants with slit from Boston Proper
Beyond Travel Ponte Knit Ankle Pant With Slits In Black

Spring Shopping – Black Event Dress

With Covid dwindling, many of the events that were canceled during lockdowns and restrictions are being rescheduled. I have a need for a long black event dress. This has been on my list for a couple of years and I have struggled to find the right one. It has to have great shoulder details and material that will stretch.

Spring Shopping- On my "Needs" list is a black event dress. I found this one at Macy's online. Lauren Ralph Lauren Off The Shoulder Matte Jersey Long Black Dress
Black Event/Formal Dress from Lauren Ralph Lauren

I came across this dress from Lauren Ralph Lauren, my go-to designer for dresses on Macy’s website. It is the Off The Shoulder Matte Jersey Long Black Dress. I would call it almost a portrait collar neckline with ruching details at the waist and slit. It does not come in Petite so I will have to have it hemmed. The dress also comes in navy. I did size down from my normal size, I have lost some weight but the smaller size fits better in the underarm area.

Sweatshirts From Athleta

Spring Shopping- Needs list included colorful lightweight sweatshirt. I found this one at Athleta in Santorini Blue.
Athleta’s sweatshirts are sooo soft. This color, Santorini Blue is gorgeous. I size down in Athleta’s sweatshirts. These sweatshirts come in Regular, Petite, and Tall and come in about 19 colors.

The Athleta sweatshirts are very lightweight, so soft material that I can easily slip on for loungewear all year round. It is hard to find bright and bold colors, most are soft and muted. So when I see a bright, bold color I grab it up. Just after Christmas, I was able to get a fuchsia color sweatshirt, unfortunately, it is no longer available. This Santorini Blue is still available and is 20% off.

Spring Shopping – Swimsuits From Lands End

Several of my swims suits look very faded. The saltwater in my pool at the beach seems to be pulling the color out of them after a season. So I needed to find some more as I live in swimsuits during the summer months. Lands End is my favorite shop for swimsuits. I love the quality and fit.

Needing to replace some faded out bathing suits, I found this tankini top with removable straps at Land's End
This tankini has front ruching that is flattering and helps to conceal the tummy area. The top has removable straps.
I decided to also try this Square Neck Halter Tankini Top from Land's End
This tankini has front ruching with a square neckline. Very flattering! It comes in black and a Baltic Teal. Wish it came in Navy.
Love the higher waisted bikini bottoms from Land's End
Great high-waisted bottoms.

Spring Shopping- Beach Sarong

I feel a little “exposed” walking on the beach in just a bathing suit. I do have some coverups but I have been looking for a sarong that I liked. So when I saw this on Boston Proper’s website I decided to give it a go. LOVE the zebra print and this will go so well with my black bathing suit. They also have this same print in a tankini, high-waisted bottoms, and skirted bottoms.

I feel a little "exposed" on my beach walks, so I have added this zebra print Sarong from Boston Proper
Ocean Zebra Printed Sarong From Boston Proper

Shopping With Intent!

I am very pleased with the way my wardrobe is shaping up. I continue to edit as I lose weight and get more comfortable with my personal style. When you shop, laser-focused you can easily disregard most of the items on a retailer’s website and only focus on those that meet your needs. Before you shop, make use you know the following:

  • Is it in my BEST colors
  • Does it follow my Body Type Rules
  • Does it work with my Personal Style
  • Can I list at least 3 times I will wear it and does it work with my Current Lifestyle

Shop With A Needs/Want List

Just as you do when you go to the grocery store, make a list of those items you are shopping for this season. It may be a few items that are “trends” that you want to update your spring wardrobe. Or it may be some of the “holes” that you need to fill in your wardrobe so you can easily create outfits for any occasion.

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