Spring Awakening

A seasonal edit designed to build a closet that works year-round.

Last Fall I had an a-ha moment—and it wasn’t until I was (attempting) to dress my newly postpartum body that I realized my taste had shifted. Not a full transformation, but a noticeable zhuzh. After the birth of my son at the end of the summer, I found myself gravitating toward pieces that felt more polished and refined than what I’d reached for in the past—cleaner lines, better fabrics, simpler silhouettes. Nothing trendier, just sharper.

As I continue to emerge from the postpartum bubble, that instinct feels even stronger. I’m completely hooked on editing (and filling gaps as needed, of course). I’m drawn to pieces that don’t require much styling to feel complete—items that repeat easily and make my closet feel cohesive rather than constantly rotating.

For Spring, I’m leaning into what’s already in my closet while adding pieces that offer the same versatility across occasions and seasons—items that work together naturally and make getting dressed feel less like work and more like I’ve hit my stride.

Here’s what I’m buying, eyeing, and loving this season, and beyond. A thoughtful edit designed to build a closet that works multi-seasonally.

Everyday Uniform

• Pink Collared Tank

• Suede Bucket Bag
  Bonus points for fitting your laptop.

• Waxed Cotton Raincoat

• Chanel Flats

• Tortoise Claw Clip

• Oxford Blue Button Down

• Pastel Yellow Button Down
  Alt with a little flare here.

• Go-to White Button Down (code olis15)

• Classic Black Blazer

• Moissanite Studs
  More on these here.

• Dark Tortoise Sunglasses

• Shon Jean in Classic Wash

• RL Polo White Tapered Pant

• Levi’s 501 90s in Shout Out Stone Medium Wash
  More color ways here and also mentioned on previous substack in detail here.

• Western Belt

• Vintage Inspired Leather Loafer

• Wool Vest Shirt

• Oversized Parka with Pockets (code EXTRA15)
  Alt Country Jacket

• Double Breasted Crewneck Blazer

Elevated Casual / Evening

• Single Breasted Coat

• Fragrance

• Leather Wedge Pump
  I got these in white for the season! The brown and black are great closet builders if you don’t already have something similar (I did). More sizes of white here.

• Pewter Tassel Top

• Mandarin Collar Tunic
  Great and less structured alt here.

• Gathered Neck Sleeveless Brown Blouse

• Statement Bolo Tie
  This gets endless compliments whenever I wear it.

• 501 90s in Black Rinse

• Gold Chain Belt

• Lab Grown Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring

• Bone Leather Pochette Bag

• Ruffle Lace Top

• 2mm Moissanite Tennis Bracelet

• Satin Skirt with Lace Trim

• Fringe Split Pant

• Leopard Clutch

• 3 Row Eternity Cocktail Ring

• Block Heel Square Toed Leather Boot

• Leather Gloves

• Chartreuse Drape/Funnel Neck Silk Top

• Asymmetrical Dress

The collage was getting a little crazy but honorable mention for the vision of a silk organza skirt with any of these tops/shoes/accessories— I love the look and will definitely embark on that outfit this season.

Active Wear

• Stakt Mat Pro (code oli15)
  A must have if you do most of your exercising at home. More on this here.

• Bose Headphones

• Nylon Mock Neck Jacket
  I sized up one size in this.

• Polo Hat

• Mirrored Athletic Sunglasses

• Lacoste Golf Windbreaker (with matching short)

• Jumbo Scrunchie

• Dri Fit Sports Bra

• Jersey Headband
  Workout alternative here.

• Ruti on the Loose Pant in Black (code oli15) … And again, an item I would buy 10x over.

• Green/Biege New Balance

• Technical Hooded Parka
  I have this last season from COS in biege— it sold out fast and I love this colorway.

• Nike Zenvy Legging
  I have talked about these leggings for years— phenomal quality that lasts years (looking at you, overpriced influencer activewear brands that pill after ~3 wears). I own these already in 5 colors, am thrilled to have ordered pink.

• White Workout Tank

• Gel Asics

• 2 in 1 Dri Fit Short

• Nylon Bag

• Chunky Calf Sock

Off Duty for the Weekend

• High Neck White Denim Jacket

• Initial Bracelet

• Iconically Soft White Tee (code olis15)
  More on this here.

• Suede Cognac Sneaker

• Denim Track Jacket

• Ruti on the Loose Pant in Dune (code oli15)

• Donni Stripe Track Pant

• Polo RL Hat

• High Top Converse

• Heather Grey Rugby Top

• Ray Ban Aviators

• Sezane Clyde Trench Coat

• Raffia Black Bucket Hat

• Classic Leather Strap Watch

• Linen Drawstring Mini Skirt

• Silver Chain Bracelet

• Jodie Bag in Indigo
  Limited edition colorway — 61 made in total!

• Suede Flat Mule

• Classic Kick Flare Pant

• Suede Deconstructed Ballet Flat

• Stirrup Legging