Updating my wardrobe!

Last week I posted about my need to 'de-winter-ize' my closet. I'm pleased to report that I removed my winter items and replaced them with my spring/summer pieces. I did leave a few items for cool weather, but for the most part, my closet is full of bright colors, skirts, and dresses! It felt wonderful to rid my closet of all the bulky sweaters and jackets *ahhh* Besides just swapping out clothes in my closet I did some serious purging. I sold a few items this past weekend and am in the process of selling a few more. While I'm all about donating, it is nice to make a little $ on nice, unwanted items. Seriously y'all, once I got started cleaning out my closet I couldn't stop! I have two big shopping bags full of clothes and shoes. I'm loving the less cluttered feel of my closet at the moment!

In aout two months I'm going to be moving out on my own, eight whole hours from home. This was a major motivator behind my closet purge. I really do not want to clutter my new place with unwanted items; it's also really pointless to move items that I never use. Although I am getting rid of quite a few things, I'm also adding to my wardrobe. Grad school classes and working with clients 2-3times a week means that I need more work appropriate pieces. I have the occasional dress and slacks from undergrad, but they are years old and will simply not get me through the next couple years.

Over the next few months I plan on adding the following to my wardrobe:

1. Pencil Skirts- Before last week I had zero. The Limited was having a great sale so I picked up four skirts. That sounds really ridiculous when I type it out, but I figure that I will be wearing them once or twice a week. They really are the alternative to dress slacks which I know I will get sick of wearing. The weather in Knoxville will be slightly warmer than STL so I should be able to wear the pieces for a little longer into the Fall. Obviously, I'll be paring some of the skirts with tights for the winter! Oh, I just love the look of a nice pencil skirt, tights, and pretty heels!

I got this skirt in Mint, White, Black, and a Khaki color. I love the fit and the colors! I'll probably wear one of them for Easter. I'm very happy with the 4 additions, but eventually I'd like to find a stripped, polka dot, and lace skirt. The Limited did have a great stripped one (you can see a smidge hanging) but they didn't have my size! Might have to order it online....

2. Cardigans- I noticed that I have quite the collection of black and grey cardigans, a white, and a few random ones. Pretty boring if you ask me. Again, I think cardigans will be an essential piece for Grad school; there's so many ways to wear them! I would like to find a bright pink one, a blue/green one, and a few patterned cardis. I found some very pretty patterned ones at Target, but they were a little bold for my liking. Any suggestions? 

3. Dress shirts- I have the basic white button up dress shirt, quite a few colors- pink, blue, olive, purple, etc. but I am DYING for a black and white gingham dress shirt. I have been on the lookout for this kind of shirt for months. Someone, please help a sister out! 

How cute is this outfit? Complete with a gingham shirt! 

(image via pinterest)

4. Nude Heels. It seems that I have shoes in every color but nude. How? I do not know. This shoe goes with everything! Skinny jeans, skirts, dresses. Please enter my closet now! 

What else do you think is a must, work appropriate piece to add to my closet? 

Thanks for reading!

XO Andrea