Spring is a long time coming this year! I kept waiting for the season to “bloom” to write this blog. Now, I’m thinking I better get this spring blog out because I think we are going to jump right onto summer. This morning I left the house in a sweater and a quilted jacket. May arrives this weekend! This weather is crazy.

Time to bring your closet forward. Here’s what to look for and what to add.

Bright, Bold colors are everywhere. Add orange, yellow, pink or green for every day. Think Kool-Aid colors. Bright prints are a great addition. Psychedelic prints are surfacing. Tie-dye prints and florals continue to be strong. Feeling retro? Go for Gingham checks. All of these colors and prints go back to crisp white. For the faint of heart, this color explosion can be achieved with accessories. Simultaneously neutrals and soft shades are around in head-to-toe dressing for a monochromatic look.

Handbags: seen in all of these bold colors and there are also a lot of prints available in handbags this season.

Shoes: there are statement embellished shoes, open back and open toe. There are styles with both open toe and open backs. Mary Jane flats are trending. Retro sneakers are all over being worn with denim or dresses.

Pants: wide leg trousers, lots with cargo pockets and pleated fronts. Denim is also shown with wide legs or flared legs. Lots of white denim in both straight leg of flared.

Dresses: lots of dresses; feminine maxi dresses, midi length dresses, an abundance of white, and lots of prints.

Details: all over lace, eyelet, sequins and shine. Blouses are loose fitting, peasant styles, asymmetric hems, beaded tassels as neck strings, puff sleeves. Ruching details are on dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets and even on shoes and handbags. Cut-outs are being done either at the shoulder, waist or back.

Must have accessories: oversized hoop earring, a bucket hat and a headband.

Here are some floor displays for early spring at Bloomingdale’s.

Next up: summer fashions