J. Crew top, J. Crew Factory skirt, Old Navy cardigan, Cole Haan Heels, Motives ‘I’m Peachy’ Nail Polish

When I was about 4, I had a white skirt with yellow polka dots that I wore incessantly. My mom was constantly forced to wash it. I’ve loved skirts ever since, but if you’d asked me a couple months ago if I ever thought I’d buy another mini skirt, I would have laughed and replied with a resounding “No!” As you can see, all bets were off when I laid eyes on the abbreviated shape of this skirt in its appealing citrus hue, aptly named Retro Lemon. It’s powerful what color can do for your outlook and mood. And so with the first days of spring upon us, I say let’s toast to bright colors, new beginnings, and a renewed commitment to “never say never.”