SPRING CAPSULE 2017 — This week my husband was at a pastor’s conference in So Cal, so I had some extra time on my hands. I couldn’t resist playing dress up on the web and put together a spring capsule. I did a little research on the hot trends and colors for 2017, and pulled together pieces that were classy but wearable while also incorporating current styles. This guided my selection on what colors and design elements I wanted to incorporate, like green and blush, ruffles, the khaki/utilitarian look, and athleisure.  (More to come on hot trends for 2017 in a couple of weeks.) Basically, I wanted to translate “runway” to “every day.”
What I love about this minimalistic 20 piece capsule (shopping list included) is that you CAN pair each top with each bottom and each piece can be included with the layers (jacket, cardigan, vest)! It also proves you don’t need a TON of clothes or money to be stylish and vary your look. (Each piece is under $100!) You just need a well-selected assortment of garments and accessories that work together, with each piece being unique through color, texture, print or design, to create a cohesive whole.
Not only do you get the capsule, but I’ve put together 14 days of outfit inspiration! Not loving the bomber jacket trend? You can easily trade it for a denim or moto jacket and get the same casual, sporty gal look. Would you prefer to step it up? Try a colored blazer. Still feeling the chill of winter? Swap the mules for your tan fall/winter boots or booties & tights. Then, substitute a colorful sweater for the blush tank till the sun comes out. Lastly, wear your wrap coat or trench in lieu of the drapey sleeveless vest until it’s time to pack away your heavy layers.
Greenery, a yellow-green, is the color of the year. It’s not a flattering color on me, so I’ve opted for a mint. A mint tote and a corresponding handbag kept grabbing my attention at Target, so I decided to run with it.  This top handle satchel style kept catching my eye and is very trendy and classy! I’m also ENAMORED with the Madewell striped Tie Waist Button-Down Tunic . You can tie it in the front or back!
SPRING CAPSULE SHOPPING LIST
2ND LAYERS:
Cozy Ribbed Open Front Cardigan in Oatmeal (on sale for $49.99 at GAP)
Drapey Sleeveless Trench or Laundry By Shelli Segal
Bomber Jacket
TOPS:
Striped Tie Waist Button-Down
Pink Tank
Silk Ivory Ruffle Tank or Cotton Version, or in Airy Cotton Pique
Floral Ruffle On/Off the Shoulder Blouse
BOTTOMS:
White Jeans
Boyfriend Jeans
Khaki Jeans
Olive Cargo Skirt (on sale for $54.99 at Banana Republic)
DRESS:
Floral Dress or at LOFT
ACCESSORIES:
Floral Scarf (Other gorgeous colors available at Nordstrom)
Kendra Scott Elle Gold Earrings in Slate
Argento Vivo Disc Choker Necklace
Argento Vivo 18K Yellow Gold-Plated Disc Choker Necklace (disc charms- on sale for $30.)
Mint Tote
Phone Case: Anrealage presses flower iPhone 5S/SEÂ
SHOES:
Pink Perforated Mules
Ankle Wrap Flats
2 Week Outfit Planner
Hi Shannon, These are such beautiful color combinations! I have my eye on a couple of items! I maybe missed your reply but had asked you a couple of weeks ago if you recommend ordering from the various websites in which you post your clothing options? Some of them are overseas and I’m not always sure the companies are trustworthy. Have you actually ordered from every company you post items and do you know their sites are legitimate and secure? I see lots of cute things but am skeptical of ordering from companies I’ve never heard of. Thank you!
Hi Nancy! All of the companies linked on this post are pretty well known so I wouldn’t have any qualms about ordering from them myself. I have purchased items from most of these places or have seen their store fronts at a mall or outlet. 🙂 xx-S
Great post! Love all the combinations using the same items. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Cathy, Thank you, I had so much fun putting this post together. 🙂 xx-S
The soft pastels and overall color scheme is perfect for spring! I love it! And it’s **fabulous** to see such creative examples of outfits planned out from the base capsule wardrobe!!! Wow! Fourteen examples is SUCH a treat!!! It helps all of learn to be more improvisational with our own clothes. Thanks, Shannon!
Thank you for your kind words Sunshine! I had a great time working on these outfits. By the end, I wanted to buy this whole set for my closet. hehehe. xx-S
Shannon this is so fun and I love the pieces you chose
Thank you, Lori! I was hoping you all would have fun reading and seeing all the outfits! xx-S
Wow ! Thank you for all these great ideas!!!
I love how you have helped me simplify
my wardrobe. Just need to purchase a few of the items over the next month and get rid of extra items!
Happy Spring!
Thank you, Janet! I hope you have fun shopping and editing your closet! It’s so wonderful to have cohesive wardrobe that works together. I think having less stretches your creativity and makes getting dress so simple and saves time on laundry! 🙂 xx-S
Awww Shannon I love the items you picked for your Spring capsule. I am so much into blush tones and oluves for Spring. I cannot wait to see so many cute outfits on you. =)
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