![Eryn Brinié Eryn Brinié](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aliology_20Mar2012_outerwear_erin-brinie2.jpg)
![Pink & Tangerine Jersey Blazers by Zara Pink & Tangerine Jersey Blazers by Zara](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zarapastelblazers.jpg)
I’ve never been the biggest fan of warm weather – I mean, growing up in Texas meant brutal heat and humidity for most of my life. For me, it isn’t really “hot” until I start sweating just walking from my car into a building. However, now that I have a beach nearby, I’m getting tired of waiting for summer. One good thing can be said about this spring chill, though: whether you’re in the North, where it stays freezing into spring, or here in Southern California, where its always cold at night and in the shade, awesome spring outerwear is a must.
![Sunshine yellow vintage jacket from Moschino Vintage Sunshine yellow vintage jacket from Moschino Vintage](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/moschinovintage2.jpg)
![Ciao Bella! Ciao Bella!](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aliology_09Mar2012_outerwear11.jpg)
Lightweight fabrics, cropped jackets, short, three-quarter or bracelet sleeve coats, cardigans, lively colors and bold patterns. There’s even a whole trend about keeping those coats and jackets out of the closet a little longer: wearing outerwear open and over-the-shoulders.
![Vintage, blue wool jacket from Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage, blue wool jacket from Salvatore Ferragamo](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ferragamo.jpg)
![Shakuhachi Linen Block Party Blazer Shakuhachi Linen Block Party Blazer](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/uo.jpg)
![Ruffled cardigan by Alexander McQueen & Jacket by Eryn Brinié Ruffled cardigan by Alexander McQueen & Jacket by Eryn Brinié](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cardi-and-jacket.jpg)
It’s hard to beat a feminine and flirty ruffled cardigan for the spring – and I’m obsessed with this one by Alexander McQueen.
![Eryn Brinié Eryn Brinié](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aliology_20Mar2012_outerwear_erin-brinie1.jpg)
![Asymmetrical Jackets Asymmetrical Jackets](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/coat-highlo.jpg)
![Thick Crepe Jacket by Just In Case Thick Crepe Jacket by Just In Case](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/just-in-case.jpg)