Now that I have a whole year to figure out how to top Mom’s Day ’04, I’m back on the retail trail to figure out how to top Gabby’s Summer Wardrobe ‘03. I am totally hanging onto most of my spring basics like camis, minis and capris, but as the summer is heating up, colors are cooling down and I have to figure out how to maximize what I have already with what I have to have for the upcoming social season.

I am totally relieved that neutrals are back. All those bright colors were making me dizzy. I can keep a few bright spots from my spring wardrobe, and then use that stuff to punch up all those blushy, dusky, salmony and rosy tones. Right now I am just figuring out where I’m going to be once school is out and what I want to wear.

Since I’ll spend most of my days at work, at the pool, or on the beach, I’ve got a pretty good idea of what my summer closet is going to look like. I am totally hot for all those over-the-knee shorts. I can just see myself throwing on a pair of seersuckers with a layered t-shirt/hoodie combo – perfect for the afternoon-BBQ-to-bonfire-on-the-beach transition. Minis and heels for dressier stuff, for sure.

Of course, I still have Prom on the brain, but that’s only one night. Right now I need to focus. Summer is three months long – give or take. It takes a lot of discipline and a strict shopping schedule to prepare for it.

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