Although this past weekend was near frigid, my heart leapt when noticed little buds beginning to sprout on the trees near our house. And with temps in the 60s this week, I’ve put away my winter jackets and moved my favorite lighter-weight coats to the forefront.

One essential I’ve found for spring is this gorgeous trench I got from Estiletta. I love the way it falls with its structured silhouette. A trench is such a classic piece to own so I didn’t mind spending a little more money on this one (although you can snag it on sale now for $105!) Whenever my outfit is feeling BLEH, I add this little trench and instantly feel chic.

To keep from looking like Inspector Gadget, I added a few feminine details like soft waves and a pleated midi skirt with pumps. It was perfect for an overabundance of meetings last week and made for a great first impression.

What are some of your spring essentials?