Flowing fabrics, clean colors, and a sense of freedom from the preceding winter months. That’s what spring means to me.
Spring is my favorite season. She’s a comforting, gentle presence that carries me in her warmth. She inspires me, provides chromotherapy when life feels dull. I want to adorn myself in the beauty of her colors.
The first kiss of the March equinox echoes in my mind as I wait with anticipation. I want to hear the birds chirping, see the trees sprouting, feel everything on my skin. I’d lay in the soft grass forever.
Until then, I will wait in my soft fabrics that catch with every whistle of the wind.
I will wear her colors proudly.
Spring fashion inspires me to add color back into my life. The maroons, browns, furs, and boots are swapped for soft pinks, cerulean blues, chiffon, linen, and sandals. The silhouettes are playful, meant to refresh rather than restrict. This is a time to embrace the beautiful weather ahead, and look beautiful doing it.
It may feel like accessorizing is difficult, especially since there were so many options to layer when the weather was colder. Scarves are an underrated accessory this season, they are not just for cold weather. Choose again, light fabrics that allow for lots of movement like silks and cottons. I love to use a scarf as a pop of color when wearing more neutral tones like creams and whites. Thrifting is a great place to find unique, up-cycled options if you wish to experiment with the look.
I love a good blow out, but as the weather starts to warm up, my think hair has a long standing battle with the increasing humidity. I think this is a beautiful time to embrace the natural textures of your hair. A good sea salt spray helps to define waves and minimize frizz.
I will continue to be inspired this new season, with clothes, new energies, and hope for what is yet to come.
-Diana Farmer