current obsession: a little old & a little new for spring

because we're all about making smarter purchases in 2025

I don't know about you, but I've never quite loved my spring / summer wardrobe. Winter & fall? Now I've got those on lock. But I've always struggled with the warmer season. & Now that I've officially packed away my winter clothes, I can't help but notice the gaps in my spring wardrobe.

Now usually this is where old Stina would start doom scrolling & online shopping to see what's new & trendy & spiral into a variable time of emotional shopping. Older & wiser Stina would tell myself this is where you go wrong.

This year, I'm being more mindful, paying attention & making note of what gaps I need to fill in my wardrobe & asking myself questions like- What pieces did I wear the most last year? Does anything worn out need to be replaced?

While I admit I added a handful of some new & second-hand items to my wardrobe this month, I felt that each of these purchases were carefully thought out. In fact, I bought more items second-hand this month because I was really searching for pieces that I knew would fit with what I already own vs emotionally shopping the latest retail trends.

Here are two favorites I've been wearing on repeat, as of lately-

A LITTLE OLD

I took a page from last year's playbook of one of my most-worn items: the oversized button up. I reached so often for these tops all year around, I decided it was worth adding another option to the closet in a color I didn't already own.

My favorite place to grab an oversized button up is honestly from the Men's section. I find them to be the perfect length & oversize. Style them untucked, slightly buttoned & sleeves rolled for an easy, effortless look. All of mine have been thrifted, but I scored this one off of Poshmark for $8.

A LITTLE NEW

Again looking at some of my worn worn items, I remembered how sad I was when my favorite black slingbacks broke. I mean I did wear them to death. So when I saw these red, kitten heel slingbacks. I knew right away that they would be a smart purchase.

Madewell shoes have been delivering this year, in general. Y'all might remember the Nettie Mary Janes I wrote about last month. I've been wearing these (& my mary janes) almost everyday. I'm so glad I got them in the red color too, because they add just an extra little pop of color to my outfits. 10/10 recommend.

Shop the Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps

Letting my personal style words guide me while reflecting on some of my most worn pieces, really helped me in identifying the gaps I had in my Spring wardrobe & help me make smarter (& less emotional) purchases.

& As always, never feel pressured to buy anything I share, because I too, want smarter purchases for you in 2025.