Natty Boh + Spring Shopping

I'm not ready to give up my tights just yet, but I am ready to switch from my black tote to my more neutral taupe one. There's something about the weather that makes me want to crack open a Natty Boh (you are oviously not from the East Coast if you don't know it), crank up the O.A.R., and throw a frisbee around. This is the District of Columbia, though, not Delaware, OHIO, which although it has its perks, means that there is no frat house with dirty lounge chairs. I've subbed cornhole at FIJI for croquet at Meridian Hill park.

Most importantly, this weather makes me want to stimulate the American economy, put together my spring wish list, and SHOP. Specifically outside in Georgetown, where I can head to Urban Chic (away from the dreaded M St chain stores), and pick up a few pastries at Patisserie Poupon.

Here's the 5 Spring Items I've decided I can't live without:


1) Perfect Tweed Spring Dress - tweed is timeless, classic, and always flattering. I'm in love with this little number:

(dress: $365, Milly; available at Urban Chic, Wisconsin Ave at Q St) 

2) Raffia Clutch - essential for the AT&T National, bbqs, the memorial day weekend beach trip...

(Kate Spade Clutch, $245; Kate Spade Boutique on M St) 

3) Chambray Blazer - I'm not a huge J.Crew fan, but j'adore this blazer:

(J. Crew Blazer $158; J. Crew store on M St) 

4) Statement Necklace - one of the best trends I've seen all year, I'm ready to take it to the next level, and abandon my gold-plated feathers for snakeskin.

(Kara by Kara Ross $295; Amazon.com) 

5) Espadrilles, of course! What Spring wardrobe is complete without a new pair of espadrilles?

(Tory Burch $185; Tory Burch Boutique, Tyson's Galleria)