Happy Sunday, ladies!  We've been gone for an entire week, but we're back---and excited to be.  I spent the week on Tybee Island, totally detached from work.  It was a great opportunity to recharge and refocus.  And believe me, I am and so is the company at large.  We're focusing on the Spring-to-Summer transition this week, and we're kicking things off with how to build a summer capsule wardrobe.

I'm big on capsule wardrobes because, with a little upfront thinking, they can take a lot of the difficulty out of dressing. Also, capsule wardrobes:

• Save you time in the long run.
• Provide you with endless flexibility.
• Can save you money.

The idea beyond a capsule wardrobe is pretty simple:  a small selection of clothing that can be interchanged to create endless outfits.  Today's capsule wardrobe contains

• 26 different items that are
• primarily neutral based; and
• feature all the summer staples, including shorts, dresses, and sandals.

I've mostly drawn from Talbots, Ann Taylor, Madewell, and J.Crew. From these items, I've put together 8 different outfits.  But the possibilities are truly endless---mix and match to your heart's desire.

And in addition to the summer capsule wardrobe, I've also put together my top 10 essential summer staples at the end of the post.  So, don't forget to check them out.