For most of us, buying an entirely new wardrobe every time a new season rolls around just isn't a viable option. How do you stay stylish and current without a complete overhaul? It isn't necessarily about spending more money, it's about taking a new approach to shopping. Shopping with purpose means making deliberate, conscious choices about the clothing you buy. Evaluate your needs (and wants!) at the beginning of each season, set a realistic budget, and then choose the items you want to welcome home to your wardrobe. This shopping strategy is the best way to take a tired wardrobe and bring it back to life! 

To get the most bang+confidence+compliments for your buck, find items that take on a completely new look when paired differently - something that can be dressed up and dressed down. My double duty pick this season? The coloured blazer! Right on trend without being "trendy," surprisingly versatile, and a variation on office wear that is fun! What could be finer for spring?

Tobias fitted-jacket, fully lined (striped), in butter (shown) coral, fuscia and jade. $189
Designed and made in Vancouver.  Plum skirt (2 prints) stretch lining $85
Striped purse (2 colourways, red-cream & blue cream) $59, Colour blocked purse $55
Mavi Boy Friend Jeans $108

What's your go-to shopping strategy? How are you planning to put it to work this spring?

As always, I love to hear from you here, on our Facebook page, or on Twitter @PlumClothing

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If you work in an office or otherwise professional environment, chances are you have a kind of unofficial work uniform that you rely on to dictate your wardrobe choices in the early AM. Which means (if you're anything like a certain blogger who shall remain nameless) that sometimes you find yourself stuck in a dressing rut. But dressing professionally certainly doesn't mean you can't be creative - and turn a few heads at the office while you're at it!

So yes, suit up for work if the environment requires it, but this season, kick the uniform habit with a fresh new suiting option! Plum's line of Tobias suits offers silhouettes to 'suit' (had to) every personality.

Tobias Jewel Neck Jacket, $189, and Side Zip Pants, $98

I love this suiting option for two reasons. 1) The jewel neckline is a refreshing change from the lapels on your standard jacket (this jacket also looks impossibly chic over jeans), and 2) Those clean, straight lines on the pants elongate the legs - we're talking legs for days, maybe even weeks.

For an updated and professional office outfit, I'd pair this suit with a collarless blouse in a bright colour or print, like this cobalt blue floral. If you prefer the lighter colour of the suit (first picture), try a similar blouse in a coral shade instead.

Plum Scoop Neck Blouse with Cap Sleeves, $65

How are you planning on reinterpreting the traditional suit this season? I'd love to hear your ideas!

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We're welcoming a lovely new line of spring dresses to the fold! Tenki features fun patterns, floaty fabrics, and unique detailing and is already heavily represented in this blogger's spring wishlist.

Wear these flirty frocks now paired with an open cardi (I would suggest this one by Kersh) or a denim jacket and opaque tights. Equally fabulous with flats, boots, or a heeled Mary Jane. Then, as the temperatures creep up, layer down and go bare legged with wedges for a whole new look!

Spring is now officially right around the corner, which means it's time to start planning ahead for any special events you have on the horizon. If the new Tenki dresses are a smidge too casual for your upcoming weddings/bridal showers/baby showers/graduations/I could go on, try our in-house line of Simone dresses! They have all the flair and personality of these looks with more cross over formal appeal. Stand by for forthcoming blog post, or check out our newest Pinterest board for more what-on-earth-do-I-wear solutions! Wedding Guest Best Dressed

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