One of the benefits of living in a state where the change of season doesn’t happen in sync with the retail world’s switch from winter to spring is that I can take full advantage of the sales. I can walk right past the linen pants and silk sleeveless tops and head back to the down puffer jackets, now at 70% off. Items that would be a tough sell before (I hardly “need” another winter coat) suddenly become no-brainers when such a steal.

J Crew jacket (on sale) and sweater (old, similar here) | Anthropologie pants (on sale) | UGG Australia booties | Tory Burch handbag | Target watch | Tiffany & Co. sunglasses | kate spade necklaces

 Reality Check. I like that I’m able to take advantage of winter clearance and wear the styles now, but I’d trade that any day for a warm, early spring.