California Dreamin'

Winter blues, be gone! Spring is somewhat around the corner, and that means time to start daydreaming about warm-weather plans and picnics with french bread and sparkling water. It's also a time for easy, carefree pieces that are still feminine and playful. A label to jump-start your spring fever? James Perse is a wonderful place to start.

Inspired by minimalist architecture and the breezy indoor-outdoor living style that only California could foster, James Perse designs for women and men who want "low maintenance high fashion" clothes that drape beautifully and fit well. Simplicity and sophistication are always in style, as is elegance paired with comfort.

Some pieces that I would love to frolic around in:



The clothes I picked are all in lovely neutral shades. I think sometimes women over think, or perhaps overlook simplicity, and don't add it into their wardrobe for fear of being "boring." You can always dress around a neutral, but it's a little trickier working around a busy pattern. These clothes don't wear you; the lines are clean, and the fit is loose.

You can find James Perse clothes online or in fine department stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Barney's New York, and Bergdorf Goodman. James Perse is also available internationally.