Basking in the Warmth of the Sun Rays

Here I was last week babbling on about how fake-cold a winter it is in the SE and we got blasted this weekend by some teeth chattering winds. So much for baring my legs - I can do 40s and even high 30s for short periods, but exposing my gams in 20-something degree weather, no thank you!

Now when winter is finally rubbing its hands together and giving me a big ole "I'll show you, lady" pretty much all across the US, I of course can't get spring out of my head. Filmy frocks in pastel-y shades, preppy pedis, bouncy ponytails, ankle-strapped sandal-y goodness.

 

I'm dreaming of picnics in the park, planting a rainbow of pretty new flowers, bouncing over big wet puddles in my rain boots, sunning myself on my patio, standing outside licking a big ole ice cream cone - sure these are all the things I've never done in real life due to a multitude of reasons mosquitoes, not having a green thumb, no enjoyment in getting wet, freckling but that sound really swell right now as I dig out my gloves and scarves.

I have to admit to already having indulged myself in a few spring-y new frocks (not to mention my bulging full spring wishlist of colorful sandals and shorts that I am sitting on my hands on because it'll be no time soon that I'd have a chance to wear those items):

Zara wedges, Wanted flats, Old Navy, Pim + Larkin, StyleMint, J.Crew via Ebay, Tulle.

What's on your spring sartorial wishlist? Have you already started making purchases for your warmer weather wardrobe? Or what existing items in your wardrobe are you anticipating to being able to bust out of your closet?

Jacket: Cartonnier by Anthropologie hello sunday (worn here - sim here, here, pricey here)

Top: Fei by Anthropologie buttondown cowlneck (worn here - sim here, simpler here, luxe here)

Skirt: Loft patch pocket scuba (worn here - sim pencil here, stretch here)

Tights: DKNY

Boots: Type Z (worn here - sim here, here, here)

Bracelet: F21 faceted cube (sim here, in gold here)
Nails: Sally Hansen rosy future