L i t t l e R i v e r M a m a : my capsule wardrobe || a modern boho spring

the other day i was eating sushi while the kids were watching the last bit of nanny mcphee. they just got home from school & i was still trying to figure out where the week went. i haven't known what day it is the whole week (common problem with me). i got a reminder phone call from the dentist saying the kids all have appointments for the next day. grrrr. all. of. them. at the same time. i mean, the convenience of getting us all in & out is great, but like, calming each one & bopping from one chair to another to another. i will also be carrying a baby around who will, in all likelihood, be tired or hungry...or both. i normally try to beg another adult to come with us; but do you ever just get tired of asking people for help. like, i should be able to handle my business, right? hi, i'm stubborn.

i've been thinking about my spring capsule & pinning away for a few weeks now & wasn't sure if i was going to do an official blog post about my final capsule decisions; but i, personally, love these types of things & decided, "what the hey, post away!"

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ON TO THE CAPSULE WARDROBE BUSINESS. this is the last (new) season left for me to capsule, then it will officially be one year & four seasons of pairing down & carefully choosing my wardrobe. {click on the "what i'm wearing" feature on the blog OR click here to see all my capsule posts or here for my HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF rhetoric.} i cannot imagine living sans-capsule ever again. spring, however, really isn't my jam. i mean, i get excited (like every other human) for the birds to return & the warm air to float into open windows, but other than that...meh. i also really hate the return of bugs & bees. jus sayin. it's also spring in ohio we're talking about here soooo the spring capsule (march, april & may) must work for those few warm days but mostly cool moorings & evenings.

how i will combat tricky transitional spring:

most of march can still be labeled sweater-weather if you ask me. but i've already packed up most of my sweaters & will be relying on layering. i'm keeping a few cozy cardigans in the mix & a knitted pullover for layering. i also have one linen short trench that i will reach for most mornings as an added layer outside. that reminds me, i need to swap out my winter scarves for my spring/summer ones. i'm also not ready to give up my ankle boots. i wear them year-round & have anxiety about the day they need replaced. i love you booties! muah.

something i find interesting:

since i have started making specific decisions regarding what i wear & purchase, a very distinctive style & color scheme have emerged. or more like, smacked my closet in the face. i drift from warm whites & stripes to merlots & mustard to olive & indigo. throughout this process i have so obviously found my niche of stores that i like to purchase from. you can see them show up over & over below. for me, they need to be a mix of affordable yet quality pieces. balance is good. i also find it incredibly interesting that i'm down to 3 or 4 pairs of shoes on rotate. this coming from the girl who was once known for her large collection of shoes (sorry, i don't miss you, heels.)

my spring capsule: THE DEETS

you may start to recognize some pieces that continually make the capsule cut. obviously my go-to's. and per the norm, stripes fo life. i believe i ended up with about 5 new purchased pieces to add to spring (how exciting!). i've been holding on to them until march (which is some of the most fun you will have with all of this). i've designated those new-for-spring purchases below with an " * ". i think i made it to 36 pieces for spring! you guys! who knew it would/could come to this. i am amazed.

there are a few pieces below that were/are on the chopping block. in the "don't-want-to-let-go-of-but-don't-really-love" pile. but considering the low number i was at after "my favorites pieces" selections, i brought a couple of pieces back in. i tried them on & i still liked them. they've just been around for a while & leave me a little uninspired. so if i don't grab for them this season, they will be gone for the next. final decision. last chance, girls! i have also included a couple dresses (mostly for church & easter) but i seriously doubt i will be in them much. alas. (do i HAVE to start shaving again??)

so here it is,

my modern boho spring capsule wardrobe

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