Diane von Furstenberg S/S'10; Photo: Style.com
by: Laura Milligan
We live in Houston, where it’s been 70 nearly all week (atypical, but not unheard of). It’s almost warm enough to wear looks inspired by one of our favorite spring shows (Diane von Furstenberg, left), but not quite. Resortwear has been selling online and in the department stores since Christmastime, and places like Bergdorf Goodman are already showcasing new spring lines. So what do you do if you’ve caught spring fever but it’s still bitterly cold and snowing where you live?
Because it’s the middle of January and not yet transition weather, you’re going to have to get creative with your color choices, layering and accessorizing. Beyond layering last spring and summer’s floral and neon pieces under chunky black sweaters and over tights, rethink your neutrals. Opt for plum, steel gray, and khaki, plus metallics which will instantly add light and movement to your heavy ensembles.
Tights are also a good vehicle for adding true brights to your outfit without sacrificing warmth. We like Anthropologie’s Icy Seas Tights ($28) and the We Heart Colors collection of nylon/lycra Microfiber tights ($12.50), which come in 51 colors like turquoise and neon yellow.
Switch out your wool or cashmere scarf for a playful spring scarf, even if it’s not quite as warm. Wear an extra layer underneath your coat to accommodate if you’re still chilly.
Other easy ways to indulge your spring fever: digging out denim in lighter washes; wearing lycra trouser socks with your chunky spring sandals (which was so well done at Burberry for S/S ‘10); and taking a cue from Kate Hudson’s recent red carpet looks: frosted lips with pristine white dresses.
