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Spring 2023 capsule wardrobe

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capsule wardrobe spring 2023

Spring 2023 capsule wardrobe from left: black tweed blazer (under $100) / lavender puff sleeve top / bar silver bracelet / station silver bracelet / ivory knit top / tan knit top / split hem jeans / black belt / straight leg jeans /

Happy spring! I normally organize my capsule wardrobe a couple weeks before the season begins, but this year, the weather has been so wintery, spring was not on my radar and my capsule wardrobe was a little slow! In order to adjust to this year’s wintery weather pattern, my spring capsule wardrobe is a bit warmer than in spring season’s past.

This spring, I am incorporating knits which I will wear a layering tee underneath. In addition, these knits can easily be topped with a blazer or jacket to stay warm. Why is it so cold this year? Ugh. . .

Thankfully, blazers are still a hot trend as menswear continues to dominate the runways and influence the streets. This blazer has been a mainstay in my wardrobe over the past three years, as it is a classic tweed blazer which plays well with any color scheme. Love that!

As I move away from skinny jeans, I have fallen in love with the jeans from Express since they offer short lengths. You can read my full review here. These two pairs in the photo above will be perfect for the spring season.

Classic jewelry is always in style, and this year it is the ultimate jewelry style to wear. I am in love with these silver pieces from Lois Hill, you can read more about the designer here.

Shop my spring 2023 capsule wardrobe online:

I still have a spring wish list which includes green, a hot color for spring, and additional spring trends such as Mary Janes shoes! You can see my whole wish list here.

Stay tuned for more spring coverage!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Lois Hill Jewelry

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Wearing: sunglasses / c/o Lois Hill star necklace (under $100, use coupon code CathyO-20 to save 20%) / black dress / c/o Lois Hill Bracelets: Alhambra Elongated Clover bracelet, Alhambra Scroll bracelet (use code CathyO-20 to save 20% off your purchase / black handbag / spring nail polish / boots /

How pretty is this jewelry by Lois Hill Designs! Love! As you know, I love investment dressing, and finding pieces I can enjoy year after year. I also love finding pieces I can eventually pass on to my daughters. When I discovered Lois Hill Designs, I realized this was the perfect jewelry designer for my love of investing!

Inspired by travel, art, and history, Lois Hill creates the most beautiful designs for her jewelry. She uses ancient and global techniques to create her jewelry. You can read all about it on her website at LoisHillStore.com. It is truly amazing!

My collection is starting with the two bracelets pictured in these photos, and this cute little star necklace; also featured in these photos. I also have a wish list which includes more necklaces, for layering, and also a couple pairs of earrings. Lois Hill Jewelry is so beautiful! Love it!

Lois Hill Jewelry Wish List:

I decided to pair my Lois Hill Jewelry with this simple black dress, handbag, and boots. I feel like it really sets off the jewelry and allows it to take center stage.

You can learn more about Lois Hill Jewelry, and view her entire collection, online at LoishillStore.com. Use coupon code CathyO-20 to save 20% off your purchase. All of Lois Hill Designs jewelry is luxurious, and a few pieces are even priced under $100! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*Sponsored by Lois Hill Designs. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pop of green on a cold day

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Wearing: sunglasses / star necklace c/o Lois Hill (under $100, use code CathyO-20 to save 20%) / black long sleeve tee / black sweater coat / spring nail polish / bracelets c/o Lois Hill (use code CathyO-20 to save 20%) / green shoulder bag / straight leg jeans (under $100) / golden boots /

We had a tiny little glimpse at spring, and then boom! The weather swung back to winter! Thankfully this sweater coat is super cozy and perfect for staying warm when the weather drops into chilly temperatures.

In order to spice up this basic black sweater coat, I added this beautiful silver jewelry and a pop of green. After all, green is predicted to be one of the top three colors of 2023! So, if you like green, this is your year! Love that!

My spring 2023 trend report is coming up very soon, and one of the topics I will discuss is jewelry. As we move towards anonymous handbags, and far away from loud logos, the trends in jewelry are returning to a more classic and investment minded look. This year, it is time to invest in timeless pieces that can be layered or worn alone. Jewelry should transcend trends, and be something you can invest in. You will want to look for pieces that can be worn for years, even decades. Jewelry you can pass down to your children is main goal. Of course, the early 2000’s bling look is currently reserved for dressier, or formal, occasions. This means for our daily jewelry pieces we want casual investment pieces, or investment pieces we can wear with both jeans and our little black dress. This is why I am in love with Lois Hill Jewelry. They have beautiful, crafted pieces you can layer, wear alone, dress up or down, and wear forever. Love that!

In addition to timeless jewelry, the color trends for 2023 are happy and bright. As you know, magenta and shades of red or pink are hot this year. In addition to magenta, red, and pink, we are looking at colors from the orange family and also the green family. I am not a big fan of the orange family, but when it comes to green, I am huge fan! I love green! Since it is still winter, my green handbag is perfect for rocking the green trend. As I shop for spring, I will be keeping my eyes open for more green; and pink. I love pink too!

Stay tuned! My complete spring 2023 trend report is coming up next on the blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy