. . . while shall always adore heavy tweeds and tartans and cosy cashmere in the wintertime — in the spring, there is nothing lovelier than to watch them fall away, away to lighter things — floaty fabrics in sheer tulle and eyelet, shoes in shades of pink & gold, elegant white gloves and fingernails and structured handbags; pale yellow mary janes and stacks of pretty pastel watches, glittery rhinestone cuffs and extravagantly lovely cocktail rings on each and every finger . . .

[megan mcnierney by andrew yee for marie claire us supplement may 2012 via visual optimism]