Here in the east, spring is still weeks away, but the light is slowly changing and the days are getting longer. But how do you herald spring when you’re a confirmed colour-phobe and the only pink you ever want to wear is your lip balm?
Silver adds just enough spark to grey and white to make it springlike: this Pommelato Iconic ring in silver is a bold counterpoint to all the delicate jewelry out there, silvery grey shearling Birkenstocks acknowledge that it’s still cold out, and Valmont’s Palazzo Nobile Casanova 2161 cologne is a welcome switch from heavier winter fragrances. Sisley’s new Photo Hydra-Teint Tinted Moisturizer is the perfect non-makeup makeup to bring your skin back from its winter sleep and Rodial Pink Diamond Lip & Filler is a gentle lip soother with just enough plumping. And I love the whimsy of a $10 IKEA laminated paper tote. It isn’t exactly sturdy, but it makes the process of carrying things from place to place (laundry, donations from this month’s big clean-out) a bit more fun.
And when I’m home, I’m going to hide under this blanket (Hermès but without the aggressive ‘H’ logo), drink tea and immerse myself in former Vogue Fashion Director Tonne Goodman’s photo memoir because looking at magazines on my iPad is just not the same, and I really miss print.
Photo (clockwise): Grey sweater the Row, Valmont Storie Veneziane Casanova 2161, eau de toilette, Tonne Goodman Point of View, Sisley Photo Hydra-Teint Beautifying Tinted Moisturizer,Rodial Pink Diamond Lip & Eye Filler, Hermès Avoine wool/cashmere blanket, IKEA Frekvens tote, Birkenstock Arizona in grey shearling, Gap white girlfriend jeans, Pommelato Iconica ring in white gold, Kusmi Alain Ducasse white tea w raspberry and rose, Viva Scandinavia Nicola tea cup.